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Sweet Boy

A mother’s love leaves behind more than memories—one final gift will bring the past to life.

After his mother’s passing, Mason visits her old classroom after receiving a letter from her. As he searches through his mother's desk, memories of childhood and love resurface. What he finds inside leads him to an unexpected realization, connecting his past and present in a way he never saw coming.

  • Grant Griffin
    Key Cast
    "Young Mason"
  • Aaron Alford
    Key Cast
    "Adult Mason"
  • Everly Dobay
    Key Cast
    "Young Emma"
  • Rachel Derouen
    Key Cast
    "Adult Emma"
  • Katie Martin
    Key Cast
    "Sherry Freeman"
  • Stephanie Latta
    Key Cast
    "Emmas Mother"
  • Clay Wienecks
    Key Cast
    "Masons Father"
  • Valencia Ivey
    Kid Extra
  • Vienna Ivey
    Kid Extra
  • William Sandifer
    Kid Extra
  • Michael Horn III
    Kid Extra
  • Rain Rogers
    Kid Extra
  • Aaryn J
    Kid Extra
  • Jer Baker
    Janitor
  • Shannon R Chance
    Director
  • Shannon R Chance
    Writer
  • Jacob Trevino
    Writer
  • Xoe Rae Cano
    1st Assistant Director
  • John Garcia
    2nd Assistant Director
  • Nicholas Homsher
    Producer
  • Harrison Broker
    Producer
  • Aaron Miller
    Producer
  • Shannon Chance
    Producer
  • Shannon Chance
    Executive Producer
  • Blaine Stricklin
    Field Producer
  • Aaron Miller
    Director of Photography
  • Eugene Hawkins
    1st Assistant Camera Operator
  • Mente Bezuneh
    2nd Assistant Camera Operator
  • Marvin Lanier
    Script Supervisor
  • Cadence Talbot
    Cadence Talbot
  • Matthew Adams
    Key Grip
  • Daniel Fika
    Grip
  • Erick Chavez
    Best Boy Grip
  • Philip Calzada
    Electric
  • Jacob Trevino
    Sound Mixer
  • Ross Evan Jennings
    Data Manager
  • Derin Caglar
    Production Assistant
  • Allen Simpson
    Production Assistant
  • TZO
    Behind The Scenes
  • Alexis Merino
    Behind The Scenes
  • Keylee Springer
    Art Director
  • Michelle McGehee
    Key Hair and Makeup
  • Shaya Nadaf
    Costume
  • Megan Knuckles
    Property Master
  • Jack Springer
    Art Production Assistant
  • Sophia Gangwere
    Prop Stylist
  • Kristen Springer
    Prop Fabricator
  • Jacob Trevino
    Editor
  • Elijah Bassett
    Audio Master
  • Chris Lacayo
    Colorist
  • Josh Datant Villarreal
    Composer
  • Alicia Sutedja
    Composer
  • Alicia Sutedja
    Music Producer
  • Aaron Kimmelman
    Title Design
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes 26 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 19, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Shannon R Chance

Growing up in a rural town of Southeast Texas, Shannon Chance always had his sights set on something bigger. At the ripe age of 20, and after discovering a passion for filmmaking while watching various Creators on YouTube, Shannon took his first steps toward pursuing this new passion as a full-time career and moved to Houston to become an intern for the Houston Rockets Video Production team during 2018-2019 NBA season. That season of interning quickly cemented and fine-tuned his desire for directing and filmmaking, and each of his projects moving forward led him to where he is today.

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Director Statement

This project holds a special place in my heart.