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Once and Again

Raymond (Adam Milhander), a lifelong hopeless romantic, has spent the past four years ruminating over a failed relationship. His overwhelming grief leads him to frequent a local hot chicken wing joint, the site of his first date with Estelle (Emma Camille Ignacio). On an otherwise ordinary Friday afternoon, Raymond's unassuming visit takes an unexpected turn when he encounters Estelle. Faced with the gravity of the moment, he realizes that this may be his final chance to win back her heart.

  • Nicolas Tung
    Director
  • Nicolas Tung
    Writer
  • Nicolas Tung
    Producer
  • Adam Milhander
    Key Cast
    "Raymond"
    Sweet Dreams
  • Emma Camille Ignacio
    Key Cast
    "Estelle"
  • Braeden McCabe
    Camera Operators
  • Nicolas Tung
    Camera Operators
  • Braeden McCabe
    Gaffer
  • Henry Takiguchi
    1st Assistant Director
  • Daniel Baron
    Production Designer
  • Daniel Baron
    Script Supervisor
  • Trajan Hickman
    Location Sound Mixer
  • Henry Takiguchi
    Boom Operator
  • Erin Li
    DCFMA Faculty Advisors
    Kepler X-47
  • Sikandar Sidhu
    DCFMA Faculty Advisors
    Chindia
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    November 17, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    200 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, BRAW, 6K.
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.4:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
Director Biography - Nicolas Tung

Nicolas Tung is a Taiwanese-American filmmaker specializing in unconventional stories through emotionally expressive cinematography. With an unwavering passion for filmmaking since the age of 8, Nicolas is known for his tenacious work ethic on various independent film productions, and his strive for the telling of stories that explore the complicated nature of the human psyche.

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Director Statement

Inspired by true events in my life, "Once and Again" is a story that reflects upon the gritty, and often disappointing aspects of falling in love with someone you cannot have.