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I. synopsis
13-year-old Dani and their mother Anne embark on an all-day odyssey to flip a stolen laptop and make a modest score for themselves. Pressures mount as the day runs long, forcing Dani to take drastic measures that unexpectedly bring them closer.


II. trailer


III. art


IV. recognition + press
Vimeo Staff Pick    NoBudge    Directors Notes    Palm Springs Shortfest 2023    New/Next Film Fest 2023

V. cast

dani Riley St. John


anne Kate Adams


monica Susan Berger


charles DeMorge Brown


tweakers Kendra Uncut     David Brown    Kat Toledo


vape guy Joseph Lloyd Lopez


alex Jayson Cuevas


skater friends Cella Komo    Isa Aristondo    Jack Sterling


VI. crew

director Kerry O’Neill


writer Kerry O’Neill


producer Emily Ann Zisko


executive producers Lana Kim    Jett Steiger


co-producer Thomas Grabinski


cinematographer Arlene Muller


editor Joey Izzo


production sound + sound mixer Andres Acosta


first assistant director Simon Kienitz Kincade


first assistant camera Cole Maslansky


gaffer Trevor Hollander


steadicam operator Nate Cornett


asst editor + data wrangler Andrew Peyton


colorist Gabe Diaz


set assistant Jose Flores


special thanks Nicole St. John    HeirloomLA Catering

The Village Bakery + Cafe    Marsh Park Skate Crew


a ways & means production