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My Friend, Faithful

A young college student with Asperger's Syndrome, and his ADHD friend, Justin, help their isolated friend with Bipolar, Joanna, open up and be healed from her hurts and fears.

  • Matthew Richards
    Director
  • Matthew Richards
    Writer
  • Daniel Eric Gurney
    Producer
  • Daniel Kotto
    Key Cast
    "George"
    Chronicles (20th Century Fox); Mission Impossible Viking Style
  • Evan Daganhardt
    Key Cast
    "Justin"
  • Julia Sinks
    Key Cast
    "Joanna"
    The Black Hole; Alice Upside Down
  • Ketty Citterio
    Key Cast
    "Joanna's mom"
    Mother, Son; Duality; Silent Voices
  • Daniel Eric Gurney
    Extras
  • Dan Luong
    Extras
  • Samantha Carpintero
    Extras
  • Ashley Gamboa
    Extras
  • Kelly Pozil
    Extras
  • Daniel Eric Gurney
    Producer/Sound Mixer
  • William Hellmuth
    Director of Photography
  • Christopher Bright
    Score
  • Sammi Davis
    Editors
  • Matthew Richards
    Editors
  • Samantha Carpintero
    First Asst. Director
  • Michael Kukuk
    Second Asst. Camera
  • Daniel Luong
    Boom Mic. Operator
  • Ashley Gamboa
    Runners
  • Kelly Pozil
    Runners
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 36 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 19, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    450 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, Black Magic Camera
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • Seal Beach Film Festival
    Seal Beach
    United States
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Matthew Richards

Matthew Richards graduated from Vanguard University of Southern California in 2017 with a major in Cinema Arts. During his time at Orange Coast College and Vanguard University, he has produced three film projects intended for the big screen, including his first professional short film, "My Friend, Faithful" (2018), which advocates hope and healing for those who face various mental disabilities.

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