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The Wish

A magical-realistic drama about a teen girl whose birthday goes better than expected, but at what cost?

  • Nathan Koss
    Director
  • Nathan Koss
    Writer
  • Nathan Koss
    Producer
  • Morgan Goldwyn McCadden
    Key Cast
    "Kiera"
  • Rob Willard
    Key Cast
    "Michael Goldwyn"
  • Lisa Pickop Boyle
    Key Cast
    "Amy Goldwyn"
  • Madison Boyle
    Key Cast
    "Nurse"
  • Lucas Lampke
    Key Cast
    "Mysterious Cashier (Kiera's Conscience)"
  • Alexander Kulczyk
    Key Cast
    "Store Employee"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Magical Realism
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 44 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 5, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    200 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 - SUNY Buffalo State University
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Nathan Koss

Nathan Koss has been interested in film ever since he saw Back to the Future when he was 9. He is currently pursuing Television and Film Arts at Buffalo State University, a program that only accepts 15 students per year. He has a collective following of 600,000+ followers across social media platforms and has posted over 1000 videos, with editing being his main strong suit. Originality and creativity are two things that Nathan prioritizes most when it comes to filmmaking, and he is not afraid to connect with his audience through comedy and relatability in unexpected moments.

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Director Statement

"The Wish" is all about the theme: 'Be careful what you wish for' and explores the uncertainties of life. I wanted this film to be eye-opening, have a subtle comedy undertone, and show the dark side of gambling, literally and metaphorically.