Experiencing Interruptions?

Rematch

A stubborn man denies his wayward brother's attempt to reconnect, escalating their couples date into a drunken ping pong match that's about more than it seems.

  • Frank Romano
    Director
  • Nick Romano
    Director
  • J.S. Cooper
    Writer
  • Glenn Fields
    Key Cast
    "Cal"
  • Dan Luke
    Key Cast
    "Brian"
  • Erin Noelle Watt
    Key Cast
    "Leah"
  • Lindsay Chatham
    Key Cast
    "Ash"
  • Isaac Carlson
    Producer
  • Frank Romano
    Executive Producer
  • Nick Romano
    Executive Producer
  • Jim Galvin
    Composer
  • Seth Deming
    Director of Photography
  • Cassie Stockigt
    Editor
  • Margaret McCarthy
    Sound Mixer
  • Luca De Sensi
    Sound Editor
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Comedy
  • Runtime:
    22 minutes 10 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 1, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    8,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.44:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Big Screen Premiere
    Elmhurst, IL
    United States
    February 8, 2023
    Friends & Family Premiere
Director Biography - Frank Romano, Nick Romano

Frank & Nick Romano are writer-directors based in Chicago, Illinois. With a passion for filmmaking since childhood, the brothers started their careers making terrible in-camera edited movies with their dad’s hand-me-down camcorder. Today, they run the successful video production company, Vanilla Video. Frank & Nick are both self-taught filmmakers, who bring a unique blend of art and commerce to their projects. Their latest short film, "Rematch," is a testament to their skills and creativity. With a talented cast and crew, "Rematch" showcases Frank & Nick's ability to craft character-driven, authentic, and entertaining stories. Their collaborative nature and ability to think on the fly make them sought after by clients and collaborators alike.

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Director Statement

As filmmakers, we get our kicks exploring the complexities of relationships through physicality, composition, color, movement — in a word: visually. In 'Rematch', we delve into the dynamic of two estranged brothers as they face off at a drunken ping-pong match, opening up old wounds in the process. What drew us to the script was the idea of the game (and the day surrounding it) encapsulating the whole of their disfunction as siblings. How to explore that visually, sonically, narratively — that was the most fun we had developing the film. We are thrilled to be presenting 'Rematch' for festival consideration, and are eager to share this project with the world. Thank you for your time.