Private Project

Young People

A young couple's relationship is challenged by the loss of a loved one.

  • Brooke Westphal
    Director
  • Brooke Westphal
    Writer
  • Katie Jordan
    Producer
  • Arlene Garcia
    Producer
  • Peyton Kennedy
    Key Cast
    Everything Sucks
  • Preston Goodin
    Key Cast
  • Phil Giffin
    Composer
    Die Hard, Die Hard 2
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 21 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 12, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    2,800 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    16mm Film
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of California, Santa Barbara
  • Reel Loud Film Festival
    Goleta
    United States
    May 25, 2023
    North American Premiere
    Scott Wells Golden Reel Award
  • Montecito Student Film Festival
    Montecito
    United States
    March 23, 2024
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Berlin Women Cinema Fest
    Berlin
    Germany
    April 11, 2024
    International Premier
    Best Student Film
  • City of Angels Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    October 10, 2024
    Best First Time Director Award
Director Biography - Brooke Westphal

Brooke Westphal is a Northern California native currently living in Los Angeles. She graduated with a BA in Film and Media Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2024. Young People is her directorial debut. Her second short film, Proof of Life, is in the festival circuit. She is currently in pre-production for her next film.

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