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While Waiting

While Waiting follows two brothers as they confront their strained relationship while awaiting their mother’s prognosis. Through their heated exchange, the audience uncovers the complex and skewed perceptions they hold about each other’s sacrifices and choices, revealing deep family tensions.

  • Brittany L. Hogan
    Director
  • Brittany L. Hogan
    Writer
  • Candace Johnson
    Writer
  • Brittany L. Hogan
    Producer
  • Maria C. Roxas
    Producer
  • Johnny Sims
    Key Cast
    "Nathan"
  • Ronnie Hudson
    Key Cast
    "Nicholas"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 19 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 9, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    2,500 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:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Brittany L. Hogan

Brittany L. Hogan, born and raised on the southeast side of Chicago, is a passionate filmmaker who discovered her love for film in recent years. Despite her background in engineering, she found her calling in storytelling after serving with her church's production department. Her technical background uniquely equips her to organize creative thoughts and approach filmmaking methodically, envisioning the final result and reverse engineering the process to achieve it. Through her production company, McGuire Louis Productions, Brittany strives to create stories that evoke deep emotions and resonate with audiences. Her latest project, "While Waiting," showcases her growth as a filmmaker, highlighting her development as a writer, producer, and director.

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Director Statement

"While Waiting" originated from a desire to tell simple yet profound stories, focusing on the complexities of relationships. Brittany's artistic vision brought this to life by choosing a hospital setting to reflect the rawness and restraint of emotionally charged conversations. Using handheld camera techniques and carefully curated music, she aimed to immerse viewers in the raw emotions of the story. The film's themes delve into the complexity of relationships and the misunderstandings that arise from viewing the world through one's own experiences. Brittany's personal connection to the film stems from her role as a caregiver for her mother, channeling her own unspoken emotions and experiences into the narrative, making it a deeply personal project.