Private Project

What's Next?

A man's life has suddenly changed for the worse. The answer on how to keep moving forward might come in his own dream and from an odd being who seems to know this man pretty good.

  • Denise Khumalo
    Director
    Khayalami
  • Fernando Sambora
    Writer
  • Kseniya Yorsh
    Producer
    Learning to Share, Unorthodox
  • Fernando Sambora
    Key Cast
  • Ina Rose Farestad
    Key Cast
    Les Amerlocs
  • Laura Ollikainen
    Key Cast
    Escaping the Gang Life, The Drawer, The Tourist
  • Kris Swinnen
    Key Cast
    Gridlock, Stuck in the Middle, Schlock Fish
  • Zhen Wang
    Key Cast
  • Eduardo Hidalgo
    Director of Photography
    Obsession, By My Side, Primero Yo
  • Fernando Sambora
    Composer
  • Fernando Sambora
    Editor
  • Fernando Sambora
    Casting by
  • Kseniya Yorsh
    Casting by
  • Michelle Flores
    Production Designer
  • Ericka Cho
    Make-Up Artist
  • Gabriela Zogall
    First Assistant Director
    Love Bid, The Recorder
  • Jeremy Pelsinski
    Construction Coordinator
    Monster in a House, The Man with the Lead Foot
  • John McNamara
    Boom Operator
  • Fernando Sambora
    Sound Mixer
  • Andrew Messersmith
    Gaffer
    Sister Code, Monster in a House
  • André Curcino
    Grip
  • Luis González
    Grip
  • Alejandro Talens
    Grip
    Love Bid
  • Olesya Saveleva
    Assistant Camera
    Inheritance, Memories
  • Ivonne Garcia
    Still Photographer
  • André Curcino
    Casting Assistant
  • Kris Swinnen
    Casting Assistant
  • Michelle Flores
    Costumer
  • Olabisi Kovabel
    Script Supervisor
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Dreamlike
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 15, 2015
  • Production Budget:
    2,400 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • InterShort Online Film Awards
    Kijitonyama
    Tanzania, United Republic of
    Winner, September 2015 - Best Short Film, Best Director
  • Los Angeles CineFest
    Los Angeles
    United States
    Official Selection, September 2015
  • Miami Independent Film Festival
    Miami Beach
    United States
    Official Selection, Monthly Edition August 2015 - Student Film
  • Roma Cinema DOC
    Rome
    Italy
    Official Selection, August 2015 - Student Film
  • Blackbird Film Fest
    Cortland
    United States
    Non-Competitive Official Selection, 2015
  • Broken Knuckle Film Festival
    Online
    Official Selection, 2015 - Slamin Short
  • The Best Film Fest
    Online
    Official Selection, 2016
  • Silver Dollar Film Festival
    Online
    Official Selection, 2016
  • Ozark Shorts
    Lamar
    United States
    Official Selection, 2016 - Short Films
  • IndieWise
    Online
    Official Selection, 2016
Director Biography - Denise Khumalo

Denise Ntombikayise Khumalo was born in Harare, Zimbabwe where she discovered her passion for film and entertainment. Denise is an extremely passionate individual who meets each challenge in life with exuberance. Her ability to communicate and connect with people is evident in her work and everyday life. She truly stands out because of her genuine kindness and concern for those around her.

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Director Statement

What's Next is a story of how people feel on a daily basis, the constant battle you face within. You can either choose to let it take over or overcome it. My goal was to show this in a unique way.