The Call

John Mitchel, an unremarkable office worker, receives a mysterious phone call from his future self predicting the disappearance of his grandmotherly neighbor Ms. Smith.

  • Sophia Bendaw
    Director
  • Sophia Bendaw
    Writer
  • Nicolas Budde
    Key Cast
    "John"
  • Melissa Stone
    Key Cast
    "Ms. Smith"
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Sci-Fi, Drama
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes 27 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 16, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - St. Mary’s School of Medford
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Lift-Off Filmmaker Sessions Volume 12

    United States
    December 12, 2025
    Sessions Official Selection
Director Biography - Sophia Bendaw

Sophia Bendaw is an African-American student filmmaker based in Medford, Oregon. What started from a silly little iMovies trailer became a passion for storytelling and film. She has taken on a directing role for many of her film classes, learning and expanding her voice as a filmmaker. Throughout her career, she has created small, self-produced films focused on the many emotions experienced throughout life. She has also assisted on many other sets, helping as a PA, Scripty, and 2nd AC. Sophia hopes to continue studying this art of visual storytelling in college, and she hopes to create and share stories that resonate with people long after the credits roll.

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