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SONDER

Through a unique lens, "Sonder" follows a cinematographer's journey as she grapples with the loss of her eyesight while striving to maintain her artistic vision.

  • Davide Picci
    Writer & Director
  • Elena Rojas
    Key Cast
    "Rosa"
  • Mishia Marie Johnson
    Key Cast
    "Amber"
  • Auri Brown
    Key Cast
    "Evergreeen"
  • Carlo Tonda
    Producer
  • Xiaochen Huang
    Producer
  • Nicolas Danoviz
    Producer
  • Davide Vincenzo Picci
    Producer
  • Jataun Gilbert
    Actors
  • Aleix Quintana
    Actors
  • Nic Creznic
    Actors
  • Marcel Sawyer
    Actors
  • Tamara McMillian
    Actors
  • Alani Jolie
    Actors
  • Dorian Burks
    Actors
  • Carlo Tonda
    Cinematography
  • Carlee Wyman
    Production Design
  • Xiaochen Huang
    Assistant Director
  • Sean Goldman
    Composer
  • Christina Saunders
    Casting Director
  • Jessie Nole
    Make Up & Hair
  • Jinjin Guo
    Make Up Assistant
  • Jacob Braun
    Cello Player
  • Zach Garcia
    Key Grip
  • Nicolas Danoviz
    Gaffer
  • Issac Montanez
    Grip / Dolly Grip
  • Sean Coit
    1st Camera Assistant
  • Chirag Chopra
    2nd Assistant Camera / Film Loader
  • Ari Nevarez
    2nd Camera Assistant B
  • Freddie Lopez
    Art Director
  • Maritza Zeledon
    Set Dresser
  • Andy Picci
    Poster & Title Design
  • Jessie Juarez
    Bestboy Electric
  • Daniel Alvarado
    Boom Operator
  • AK McIntosh
    Script Supervisor
  • Melanie Danoviz
    BTS Photographer
  • Newton Ward
    Covid Compliance Officer
  • Beatriz Cadenas
    Production Assistants
  • Victoria Pedroza
    Production Assistants
  • Catherine Camacho
    Production Assistants
  • Jaida Votolato
    Production Assistants
  • Edith.tv
    VFX
  • Alexander Schwab
    Colorist
  • Evolve Audio
    Sound Design & Mix
  • Hightosis
    Analog Glitch Art
  • Fifty Grand
    Club Music
  • Kiraw
    Club Music
  • Daniel Schulz
    Extra ADR
  • Davide Vincenzo Picci
    Editor
  • The Los Angeles Film School
    Special Thanks
  • Tami Terrell
    Extras
  • Kaelani Manuel
    Extras
  • Jeysner Suarez
    Extras
  • Alexey Leshchev
    Extras
  • Noah Fontaine
    Extras
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    17 minutes 46 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 23, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, 16mm, Super 8
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - The Los Angeles Film School
  • Golden Thesis Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    November 16, 2023
    Winner: Best Shortfilm
  • L.A. IFS Film Fest - Los Angeles Independent Filmmakers Showcase
    Los Angeles
    United States
    May 24, 2023
    World Premiere
    Short Film (selected)
  • New York Indie Shorts Awards
    New York
    Semi-finalist
  • Cannes World Film Festival

    Best Student Film: Winner
  • The Atlantis Awards

    Best Student Film
  • We Make Movies International Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    Best of Fest: Winner
  • Venice Shorts

    Best Narrative Film: Selected
Director Biography

Born in Switzerland from an Italian family, Davide Picci moved to Los Angeles right after high school to pursue his childhood dream of making movies.

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