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Anxious programmer Jerry's peaceful park bench rendezvous with his girlfriend is disrupted by an uninvited Trumpeter. Jerry's attempts to reason with the musician escalate into a public argument, culminating in a dramatic confrontation that reveals a darker side of Jerry's personality just as his girlfriend arrives.

  • Jackie Shijie Xing
    Director, Writer
    Beyond Farewell, Dregs
  • Addison Knies
    Key Cast
    "Jerry"
  • Thomas Wu
    Key Cast
    "Trumpeter"
  • Cesar Llanos
    Assistant Director
    Homework, The Shocking Backpack
  • Jackie Shijie Xing
    Director of Photography
    Homework
  • Eureka Sun
    Art Director
  • Jackie Shijie Xing
    Editor
    Beyond Farewell, Dregs
  • Tianchen Peng
    Composer / Music Editor
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Drama
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 28 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 8, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.375:1
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - New York University
Director Biography

Jackie Shijie Xing, a writer-director based in New York, brings a unique cultural tapestry to his filmmaking. Hailing from Beijing and nurtured across two distinct worlds, he seamlessly weaves his diverse experiences into captivating narratives that offer multifaceted viewpoints. A fresh alumni of NYU Undergraduate Film and TV, Jackie adeptly melds artistic ingenuity with compelling and resonant commercial storytelling. His portfolio boasts premieres at esteemed global film festivals, including the Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival and the Woodstock Film Festival.

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Director Statement

A modern fable in the form of a silent dramedy exploring how good people can be pushed inch by inch towards losing control and doing things they would hate themselves for. I hope you enjoyed!