Experiencing Interruptions?

The Last Message

Julia eagerly awaits her boyfriend David’s return from a business trip. She has a life-changing surprise for him—she’s pregnant. But as she prepares for his arrival, she receives a devastating voicemail: David’s flight has crashed, leaving behind his last message.

  • Mahadi Shawon
    Director
  • Mahadi Shawon
    Writer
  • TIMOTHEUS SPOERL
    Producer
  • JULIA SLOAN
    Key Cast
    "JULIA"
  • TIMOTHEOUS SPOERL
    SUPPORTING
  • Oner Macit
    Cinematography
  • Axel Hebert
    STEADICAM
  • DEBBIE SU
    1st AD
  • SAL
    GAFFER & GRIP
  • BOTU BHAI
    EDIT , SOUND & COLOR
  • S2S PRODUCTIONS
    PRODUCTION
  • BONFIRE TALES ENTERTAINMENT
    Produced By
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 10 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 17, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Arri Raw
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Los Angeles City College
Director Biography - Mahadi Shawon

Mahadi Shawon is a Bangladeshi filmmaker, producer, and cinematographer with over a decade of experience in the global film industry. Born on August 25, 1988, in Magura, Bangladesh, he discovered his passion for storytelling early on and pursued a Film Studies degree at SEGi University in Malaysia. Immersing himself in cultural clubs and theater, he honed his craft and set his sights on a career in filmmaking.
After graduating, Shawon returned to Bangladesh, launching his media career as a producer. He gained hands-on experience as an associate director under renowned filmmaker Topu Khan before embarking on his solo directing journey. Over the years, he has built a reputation for his creative vision, technical expertise, and ability to lead multi-functional teams in producing high-quality films and media content.
As the founder of S2S Productions Ltd, a full-service production house in Bangladesh, Shawon has worked on independent films, corporate projects, and international collaborations. His portfolio spans feature films, short films, commercials, scripted and unscripted series, and live multi-camera productions. His technical skills extend to cinematography, grip, electric, and drone operation, and he is certified by Panavision as a cinematographer and camera operator.
Currently, he is based in Los Angeles, furthering his studies in filmmaking at Los Angeles City College while working on diverse productions. He has completed PA workshops at Netflix and Disney, gaining experience in grip, electric, lighting, and casting. His expertise with industry-standard cameras like the Arri Alexa Mini LF, RED Dragon, and Sony cinema cameras, along with his knowledge of lighting and sound design, makes him a versatile and sought-after filmmaker.
In addition to directing and cinematography, Shawon serves as a social media manager at DTLA Law Group and has worked at Universal Studios Hollywood and Film Independent. With a strong international background, technical proficiency, and an unrelenting passion for storytelling, Mahadi Shawon continues to push creative boundaries in the film industry.

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Director Statement

Loss is an emotion that lingers in silence, in missed calls, in words left unsaid. "The Last Message" is a deeply personal exploration of love, anticipation, and the harrowing finality of fate. As a filmmaker, I wanted to craft a story that captures the fragile nature of human connection—how a moment of joy can turn into an eternity of sorrow in an instant.

Through Julia’s journey, we experience the universal fear of losing someone we love, the aching hope that somehow, the news is wrong, and the weight of a final message that can never be answered. The visual storytelling shifts from warmth and intimacy to cold isolation, mirroring her descent into grief. Every frame, every silence, and every flicker of light is designed to immerse the audience in her emotional state.

Beyond being a tragic love story, "The Last Message" is also a reflection on our reliance on technology to keep us connected. In an era where a simple voicemail can hold a person’s final words, the film questions the emotional weight of digital footprints and the permanence of loss in an impermanent world.

I hope this film resonates with audiences not just as a narrative, but as an emotional experience—one that reminds us to cherish every moment, every conversation, and every "I love you" we still have the chance to say.