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A young boy with a passion for aviation struggles to connect with his mother in the wake of his father's death, but one night his whimsical babysitter changes his life forever.

  • Shay Van Lue
    Director
  • Avi Zephyra
    Writer/Producer
  • Katlyn Klepp
    Co-Producer
  • Kosta Kapsalis
    Key Cast
    "Raisin"
  • Teresa Moore
    Key Cast
    "Michelle"
  • Lauren Laverdiere
    Key Cast
    "Janice"
  • Garrett Van Der Lee
    Key Cast
    "Marshall"
  • Batoul Odeh
    Director of Photography
  • Anna Manae Romano
    Production Designer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Fantasy, Family
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 45 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 27, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    9,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • Los Angeles Lift-Off Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    September 13, 2020
    Official Selection
Distribution Information
  • Arrival Studios
    Distributor
    Country: United States
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Shay Van Lue

Shay Van Lue is a BA Cinema Directing student at Columbia College Chicago. Shay’s storytelling centers on investigating the underbelly of society, bringing new light to both classic themes and controversial subjects.

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