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We Were (2022)

Fog, an unsuspecting hopeless romantic, has his life completely turned upside down when he meets the kind and wonderful Kinsley. When all seems to be going well and smoothly, Kinsley informs Fog that they may only see one another 9 more times. Fog has to choose how he wants to spend his time and without much other information, he is left to pick up the pieces of the relationship that once was.

  • Max Bennett
    Director
    Pool Hero (2014), Dissension (2021), Like a Love Song (2022), Hugs (2022), Strings (2022), The Departure (2022)
  • Max Bennett
    Writer
    Pool Hero (2014), Dissension (2021), Like a Love Song (2022), Hugs (2022), Strings (2022), The Departure (2022)
  • Max Bennett
    Producer
    Pool Hero (2014), Dissension (2021), Like a Love Song (2022), Hugs (2022), Strings (2022), The Departure (2022)
  • Mason Shepherd
    Key Cast
    "Fog"
  • Madison Haynie
    Key Cast
    "Kinsley"
  • Julia Wasson
    Co-Producer
  • Isaac Barrio
    1st Assistant Director
  • Joe Briones
    2nd Assistant Director
  • Jakob Farwell
    Director of Photography
  • Alex Negritto
    1st Assistant Camera
  • Nate Hutchinson
    2nd Assistant Camera
  • Gaby Bhasin
    Script Supervisor
  • Kaylee Vanatta
    Boom Operator
  • Alejandro Hernandez
    Sound Designer
  • Julian Hicks
    Gaffer
  • Ellie Smith
    Prop Master
  • Emilia Dovico
    Costume Designer
  • Casaundra Mora
    Casting Director
  • Ghassan Albalushi
    Colorist
  • Jon Fitzpatrick
    Grip
  • Jake Zeitner
    Production Designer
  • Max Bennett
    Editor
    Pool Hero (2014), Dissension (2021), Like a Love Song (2022), Hugs (2022), Strings (2022), The Departure (2022)
  • Eric Hardman
    Editor
  • Bianca Barra
    Production Assistant
  • Liz Villa
    Production Assistant
  • Shea Carol
    Storyboard Artist
  • Angelina Wagner
    Brand Representative
  • Max Bennett
    Original Music
    Pool Hero (2014), Dissension (2021), Like a Love Song (2022), Hugs (2022), Strings (2022), The Departure (2022)
  • Jake Hyde
    Original Music
  • Max Bennett
    Executive Producer
    Pool Hero (2014), Dissension (2021), Like a Love Song (2022), Hugs (2022), Strings (2022), The Departure (2022)
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Romance, Drama, Coming of Age, Character Driven, Student Film, Short Film
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 31 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 9, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    480 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, Song A7iii
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Arizona State University
Director Biography - Max Bennett

I am a growth focused leader, Independent Filmmaker, and dependable university student majoring in Film and Media Production at Arizona State University. I strive to be a passionate, visionary, and innovative problem solver within the filmmaking field. Film and Entertainment have always played a huge role in my life ever since I was a child growing up in San Jose, California. I have chosen the path of Filmmaking and Entertainment Providing as a way to create stories and impact audiences worldwide. It is my motivation, developed professionalism, and determination that is pushing me towards my Bachelor of Arts degree in Film and Media Production. This experience is allowing me to build productive relationships, write screenplays, and produce peer and individual projects. My biggest aspiration is to work in the film industry as a Director turning screenplays into a reality on the big screen. With my strong passion for everything that goes into the filmmaking process, I aim to create connections with other likeminded filmmakers and utilize marketing skills to produce original and entertaining products for audiences all over.

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Director Statement

Special thanks to Infusion Coffee & Tea Crafters, The Bennett Family, and The Wagner Family (TRUE to BEAN Coffee) for helping bring this project to life. Thank you so much to everybody who supported, worked on, and watched this film. So much work went into this and the level of commitment and love I felt the entire time was unreal. Means the world to me. So much more to come.

-Max Bennett