Experiencing Interruptions?

Everything But

In a New York apartment, Eve, 18, struggles with her emotions as she tries to find an escape from her grief. Faced with a difficult decision, she retreats within herself as she attempts to break free from loneliness and the past, embracing another version of her identity.

  • Ziyu Gao
    Director
  • Ziyu Gao
    Cinematographer
  • Ziyu Gao
    Writer
  • Ziyu Gao
    Producer
  • Marilyn Rescate
    Key Cast
    "Eve"
  • Callie Mangan
    Assistant Director
  • Libby Cohen
    Assistant Director
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 32 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 1, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    100 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Ziyu Gao
  • Oniros Film Awards® - New York
    New York
    United States
    June 4, 2024
    Finalist
  • 4theatre selection
    New York
    United States
    June 30, 2024
    Winner
  • New York Lift-Off Film Festival
    New York
    United States
    July 1, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Bestlov Film Festival
    International
    August 31, 2024
    Finalist
  • RED MOVIE AWARDS
    Reims
    France
    May 23, 2025
    Official Selection
  • New York Tri-State International Film Festival
    International
    September 5, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Toronto Indie Filmmakers Festival
    Toronto
    Canada
    October 3, 2024
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Ziyu Gao

Ziyu Gao is a New York-based Director and Producer. Originally from Singapore, She began her film career as an actor, she worked on numerous projects from student films to commercials, and eventually found her true passion behind the camera.

Ziyu has directed more than 6 short films and obtained awards from festivals all over the world. Last year, Ziyu wrote, directed, and produced her first short film "Everything But" which premiered at Oniros Film Awards® in New York and went on to win multiple awards.

Ziyu is studying film and television production at the USC School of Cinematic Arts for the summer and hopes to create more experimental films that align with her own experience and vision.

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