That's When the Music Died

That's When the Music Died is about a young woman healing from her troubled relationship with her father.

  • Amanda Marino
    Director
  • Amanda Marino
    Writer
  • Amanda Marino
    Producer
  • Brandon Leventhal
    Producer
  • Hannah Lizotte
    Key Cast
    "Alexis"
  • Gregory G. Allen
    Key Cast
    "Chris"
  • Blake Donovan
    Key Cast
    "Young Alexis"
  • Meggie Wilhoite
    Key Cast
    "Jen"
  • Tracey Lynne Haskell
    Key Cast
    "Marissa "
  • Chris Pugliese
    Key Cast
    "Uncle John"
  • Brandon Leventhal
    Director of Photography
  • Casey Gorab
    Composer
  • Jacob Metzger
    Editor
  • Katharine Flynn
    Production Designer
  • Seth Imperial
    Gaffer
  • Fran Marino
    Production Coordinator
  • Sabrina Hajsok
    Assistant Director
  • Brooke Chiera
    Sound Mixer
  • Chris Gibson
    Boom Operator
  • Brandon Leventhal
    Camera Operator
  • Tom Coraggio
    1st Assistant Camera
  • Dylan Freno
    Grip
  • Cooper Costantino
    Grip
  • Richard Cruz
    Grip
  • Tom Coraggio
    Grip
  • Amber Lynn Tanzi
    Wardrobe
  • Nichole Sisko
    Hair and Makeup
  • Gia Lee Biscione
    Props
  • Amber Lynn Tanzi
    Bass Instructor
  • Miguelangel Rosa
    BTS Photography
  • Renee Campbell Viens
    Social Graphics
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes 14 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 7, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    V-Log in DCI 4K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    17:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Amanda Marino

Born and raised in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Amanda Marino has always had a passion for the arts. Amanda first started her journey singing at her school talent show at 8 years old. From there, she grew to start doing theatre and even played in few bands singing/playing the bass guitar. After graduating high school, she went to college to study theatre. Although she was set on this path she learned other avenues including film, which she fell in love with. During her college career she worked on about 40 short films as an actor and crew member. Through this experience she gained a lot of knowledge and learned she had a passion for film. She graduated Montclair State University in 2021 and now works as a production coordinator.

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Director Statement

As a first time director, I was never worried about bringing this film to life because I knew this was an important story to tell. My main focus during the filmmaking process was to make sure everyone was comfortable with the material and that we told this story authentically. I also was really set on how I can frame this story reach audiences that may have faced some of the realities in this film. I felt so inspired to make this film to show people that you're not alone and help is never a bad thing. Even if I only reach one person with this film, I will have felt that I achieved my goal with this short.