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Pining

A salty, millennial gay wars with a spunky, Gen Z female he considers a threat to Fire Island Pines’ already crumbling shore while attempting to seduce the optimistic influencer who brought her.

  • David Jaffe
    Director
  • David Jaffe
    Writer
  • Jonny Beauchamp
    Key Cast
    "Andrew"
  • Spencer Claus
    Key Cast
    "Kit"
  • Christopher F. Costa
    Key Cast
    "Joel"
  • Janine Hartmann
    Key Cast
    "Sophie"
  • Jackson Jarvis
    Cinematographer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Comedy, LGBT
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 52 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 10, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    50,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • NewFest
    New York, NY
    United States
    October 18, 2025
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
  • NEW YORK INDIE SHORTS AWARDS
    New York, NY
    United States
    October 5, 2025
    Official Selection
  • Big Apple Film Festival
    New York, NY
    United States
    Official Selection
  • Cal Film Festival

    United States
    Official Selection
Director Biography - David Jaffe

As an experienced narrative and commercial Storyboard Artist and Production Designer, writer/director David Jaffe applies a dexterous, hands-on approach to dynamically cover scenes in compelling spaces. His directorial efforts have screened in NewFest, The Big Apple Film Festival, NY Indie Shorts, and Cal Film Festival, while his Production Design work has appeared in Tribeca, Atlanta, LES, Bushwick, and Woods Hole Film Festivals.

David’s writing has placed in competitions such as PAGE International, Shore Scripts, Final Draft – Big Break, BlueCat, Outstanding Screenplays, and the Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards.

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Director Statement

I use narrative cinema to explore raw themes of control, anger, and self-healing in blistering, cinematic confrontations. Balanced by immersive visuals and wry humor, my searing characters’ perspectives are rendered in a sharp, near-indelible voice. I work to promote contemporary themes, authenticity, and introspection through film with timely, consequential stories that are packaged in an engaging, zealous style.