Project
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Shangri-La
Date
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June 2024
Role
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Editor
Synopsis
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When Joe discovers his high school crush has moved into his nursing home, he asks his best friend Alma for help, but little does he know, she has a crush of her own.
notable ACCOLADE
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Semifinalist, Student Academy Awards
About
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In a home for seniors, Joe has grown frustrated with daily rituals reminding him of his mortality. He relies on Alma to lift his spirits since she appreciates life, but Joe is stubborn. He wants to make up for lost time when his high school crush, Daphne, moves into their home. Joe asks Alma for help to win over Daphne, and she happily obliges. Even though Joe wins over Daphne, he still feels something missing. He goes to Alma's room for their morning walk, but she has died. He goes on their walk alone. Now he is reminded of Alma in his daily rituals, and finally he cracks a smile.
Video
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Credits
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Written and Directed by —
Rhys Raiskin
Co-Written by —
Hannah Rice
Produced by —
Jeffrey Ramos
Edited by —
Manny Rothman
Cinematography by —
Kevin Shanmugam
Production Design by —
Skye Li
Starring —
Max Gail
Susan Berger
Jenny O’Hara
Full credits available in the video.
Copyright
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Manny Rothman, 2026