I hope you all enjoy this short film we made back in the summer of 2023. This was my first time writing and directing dialogue for drama and while in a lot of ways this is sort of "baby's first character study", I'm immensely proud of this as a first try. It was definitely an amazing learning experience and I'm looking forward to continuing to improve my skills as a filmmaker.

SYNOPSIS
In a New Jersey beach town Jake, a ninteenish-year-old, is living alone in his family's beach house. He likes coffee, the beach, and sunsets, but one day his normal routine of sitting on the same bench is disrupted when a stranger sits next to him.

CREW
Written & Directed by Daniel Marcus
Produced by Neil Karkhanis & Daniel Marcus
Costume Design by Neil Karkhanis, Daniel Marcus, Andrew Marcus, and Dana Ulriksen
Audio Engineering by Andrew Marcus

CAST
Jake: Neil Karkhanis
Julia: Dana Ulriksen
Mom: Tara Marcus

Official Selections & Awards
Best Student Film New York Arthouse Film Fest, Philly Film Showcase, Pune Short Film Festival, Kerala Short Film Festival.