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Description: This short film was created for the A3F 10 Day Film Challenge in October 2025. The competition assigned either a hero or villain story, however did not require them to be a superhero or supervillain, but could just be an ordinary person having a bad day or doing something heroic. Our team took on a dark drama with a heartbreaking story that relays a character decision that is definitely heroic. I partnered with Bernie Tarin as my DP and producing partner to bring together a fantastic cast and crew to tell the story. Only twelve hand-picked teams were invited to compete in this challenge.
Synopsis: Attending a regular support group for the terminally ill is difficult enough, but when one member goes above and beyond for another, it shows how selfless humans can be.
Screenings & Awards:
2025 Almost Famous Film Festival - Overall 3rd Place, Best Ensemble Acting, Best Use of Theme (Sacrifice).
Key Crew: Diane M. Dresback (Writer, Director, Producer, Editor), Bernie Tarin (Director of Photography, Producer, Editor)
Main Actors: Jennifer Pfalzgraff, Hila Cohen, Mary A. Bordeaux, Patrick Giglio, Logan Guzmán.
Required Challenge Elements: HERO; Theme: Sacrifice; Superpower: Empathy; Prop: a lock; Line of dialogue: “Be careful what you wish for.”
