Experiencing Interruptions?

WISH YOU WERE HERE

Gloire and Stella look back on their relationship in individual therapy sessions, trying to figure out the big question: where did things go wrong?

  • Ryan Njenga
    Director
    Gorgeous, Switzer Lofts
  • Ryan Njenga
    Writer
    Gorgeous, Switzer Lofts
  • Connor Sandheinrich
    Producer
    Uninvited, Unsafe Spaces
  • Jelani Talib
    Key Cast
    "Gloire Umaru"
    Bel-Air
  • Breunna Franklin
    Key Cast
    "Stella Mohammed"
    Dead Legion
  • Jacob Schermerhorn
    Cinematography
    Royal Crest Lanes, Uninvited
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Romance
  • Runtime:
    30 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    September 30, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    7,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Venice Fullshot Film Festival
    Venice
    Italy
    Best Writer
  • Tokyo International Short Film Festival
    Tokyo
    Japan
    Best Actress
Director Biography - Ryan Njenga

Ryan Njenga is an award-winning, independent filmmaker from Kansas City. His work explores the many facets of growing up in the internet age, as well as exploring themes of time, love and modern black life. He writes, edits and directs all of his pictures.

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Director Statement

WISH YOU WERE HERE is an exploration of love and relationships for young adults, particularly in a modern context - how social media, party culture, identity (gender and cultural), our memories, time and perception reflects and affects our relationships and connections.