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The Sorrows of the Past

A campus romance ends in tragedy, forcing a student to confront the harsh reality that every chapter of life must come to an end.

  • Sarah Leon
    Director
  • Sarah Leon
    Writer
  • Liana Rosenbaum
    Producer
  • Dulce Cunha
    Key Cast
    "Carmon"
  • Maximiliano Tempestini
    Key Cast
    "Lawrence"
  • Angelica Bocalan
    Key Cast
    "Doctor"
  • Houston Wells
    Key Cast
    "Professor"
  • Michael D'Alessio
    Cinematographer
  • Jessica Cohen
    Production Design
  • Jessica Cohen
    Editor
  • Brandon Contreras
    Sound Mixer
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Romance, Drama
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 52 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 7, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of Florida
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Sarah Leon

Sarah Leon is a recent graduate from the University of Florida with a degree in Media Production and a specialization in Digital Film and TV Production. She is an award-winning filmmaker and visual storyteller aspiring to become a professional director of photography for film and TV. She is always looking to work on film projects in need of well-rounded creatives and passionate filmmakers. When Sarah is not making films, she enjoys watching them.

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Director Statement

College has taught me all too well that time is indeed fleeting. There are moments in our lives we only get to live once, and we too often get caught up in the future; we forget to enjoy the moments we are living in right now. The Sorrows of the Past is a reminder that there are chapters in our lives, each with its own end. These chapters become memories we can look back on but never relive, highlighting the importance of enjoying what is right in front of us. I wrote and directed this film in my senior year of college, knowing that this particular chapter of my life was coming to an end. I decided to tell this story through the relationship between Carmon and Lawrence, and the fragility of life. I wanted to create something that many people can relate to and connect with. My hope is that every person who watches the film is moved enough to pause and appreciate the chapter they are living in right now, knowing it will one day be a memory.