Private Project

The Daily Grind

A homeless man’s arduous journey to secure a job reveals the harsh realities of what it takes to get back on your feet, while a discontented barista at a local coffee shop remains unaware of how his seemingly mundane job is a coveted opportunity for others.

  • Meagan Belflower
    Director
    The Perfect Woman
  • Dennis Martin
    Key Cast
    "Eb"
  • Noah Martin
    Key Cast
    "Barista"
  • Bert Davis
    Key Cast
    "Coffee Shop Owner"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 1 second
  • Completion Date:
    May 25, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    200 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Cornerstone Cooperative
Director Biography - Meagan Belflower

Meagan Belflower was the filmmaking course instructor for Cornerstone's filmmaking class. she has worked on projects for both film and TV including projects distributed by NBC (America's Got Talent), Lionsgate (Multiple), Sony (Multiple), National Geographic (Doomsday Preppers), and Animal Planet. In 2019 she had major neurosurgery due to a rare condition and has since focused on her own creative projects and lives a quieter life.

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Director Statement

This film was created by a class of high school filmmakers in an introduction to film course.

I am incredibly proud of what my students accomplished and am excited to share it with audiences. From the page to the screen, my students shined. All cast and crew were students or their family members.