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Whisper of Joy

When two burned‑out roommates in their early 20s numbed by debt, doomscrolling, and dead‑end jobs hear an irresistible song leaking through their door, they step outside and spark a spontaneous dance wave that jolts Bonita Springs out of its digital coma and back into real‑world joy.

  • Marilu Garbi
    Director and Writer
  • Jeff Frey
    Screenplay
  • Marilu Garbi
    Screenplay
  • Benjamin West
    Screenplay
  • Marilu Garbi
    Producer
  • Becky Brown
    Producer
  • Jeff Frey
    Producer
  • Benjamin West
    Producer
  • Alexis Baca
    Key Cast
    "Jess"
  • Caleb Vilca
    Key Cast
    "Dave"
  • Becky Brown
    Key Cast
    "Alex"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Dance
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 12 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 16, 2026
  • Production Budget:
    2,000 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:
    No
  • Bonita Springs Short Film Festival
    Bonita Springs
    United States
    April 16, 2026
Director Biography

Marilu Garbi is a Venezuelan-born filmmaker, writer, and performer whose work spans across journalism, film, and the performing arts. With a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the Universidad Central de Venezuela and an Associate of Applied Science in Film and TV Production, Marilu has cultivated a diverse career that reflects her passion for storytelling and the arts.

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Director Statement

Every story is a subjective reality that is worth sharing because it's a reflection of our humanity preserved for future generations. I chose films, or films chose me, because it challenges me to be succinct and resourceful, to make the best out of any chaotic situation, and to collaborate with a myriad of personalities that, despite their differences, manage to focus for a short period on one goal –to tell a story within the constrains of a magical rectangular window.