Private Project

Nothing Endures But Change

Two old friends headed in opposing directions reconnect after many years apart.

  • Stephen Michaels
    Director
    Lem Doesn't Get What He Wants
  • Jake Marlow
    Key Cast
    "Lem"
    Blue Nights
  • Adelaide Bass
    Key Cast
    "Clay"
    Planet Cozmo
  • Noah Freeman
    Key Cast
    "Vic"
  • Brock Pierce
    Key Cast
    "Freddy"
    The Old Man
  • Khoi Nyugen
    Director of Photography
    Handsome
  • Stephen Michaels
    Writer
  • Stephen Michaels
    Producer
  • Jake Marlow
    Producer
  • Adelaide Bass
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 32 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 23, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    4:3
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Stephen Michaels

I'm a filmmaker born in Philadelphia and raised in Northern and Southern California. Stop-motion was my first love, until I started producing micro-budget features with my friends in high school. Since then, I've been actively working in production across a variety of independent and commercial projects. I'm most passionate about media that challenges audiences to open up to new experiences and become active viewers.

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Director Statement

My film is about reconciling the nostalgic fantasy of having a best friend with the harsh reality of growing up and moving apart. It’s about Lem’s wish to return to the past, and his best friend Clay’s desire to grow up.