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You'll Never Be My First Kiss

Anxious about her upcoming date, Gabi enlists the help of her best friend, Matt, to teach her how to have the perfect first kiss.

  • Payton Burkhammer
    Director
  • Payton Burkhammer
    Writer
  • Grace Thanasiu
    Producer
  • Joanie Owen
    Key Cast
    "Gabi Peterson"
  • Sam Bartlett
    Key Cast
    "Matt Russo"
  • Madison Roe
    Assistant Director
  • Dylan Bowe
    Production Manager
  • Payton Burkhammer
    Director of Photography
  • Caleb Morgan
    1st Assistant Camera
  • Payton Burkhammer
    Editors
  • Caleb Morgan
    Editors
  • Michael Makin
    Production Designer
  • Nick McFadden
    Boom Operator
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Romance, Teen, Comedy
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 55 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 28, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    0 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
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • CARE Awards
    Parkersburg, WV
    United States
    November 4, 2022
    Best First Time Director
  • CARE Awards
    Parkersburg, WV
    United States
    November 4, 2022
    Best Local Film
  • Standing Rock International Shorts Festival
    Kent, Ohio
    United States
    January 28, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Midwest Slam Fest
    Dayton, Ohio
    United States
    November 30, 2022
    Finalist
  • Short Sweet Film Festival
    Cleveland, Ohio
    United States
    March 3, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Cinema Columbus
    Columbus, Ohio
    United States
    April 27, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Highland Square Film Festival
    Akron, Ohio
    United States
    May 13, 2023
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Payton Burkhammer

Payton Burkhammer, 23, makes her directorial debut with "You'll Never Be My First Kiss". Writing, directing, filming, and editing this project while working with a small crew of northeast Ohio locals, Payton has created her very first, very indie, short film.

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