Finale

Directors:

Writers:

Ryan Park

Producers:

Zachary Klozik

Run Time:

0:10:15

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"Finale" tells the story of Antonio, an aspiring actor from Mexico facing the immense challenges of breaking into the industry. On the day of a crucial audition, Antonio receives a devastating call from his sister in Mexico, informing him that their mother has been in a severe accident. Torn between his familial duty and his dreams, Antonio realizes he cannot do anything from afar and decides to proceed with the audition. This pivotal moment forces him to confront an opportunity that could either transform his life or add to his struggles.

Submitter Statement

This project is inspired by those who do not give up on their dream. Sometimes art rules all, and in this story, we intend to show how that can change a person's life for better or worse. This story is deeply personal, having witnessed firsthand the struggles and sacrifices of actors and artists. As an immigrant myself, Antonio's story hits close to home. This film is an homage to every dreamer who's had to face overwhelming odds and yet persevered. This is their story, and I hope that through this film, I can inspire others to continue to chase their dreams, no matter the odds.

Ryan is a Korean filmmaker based in Chicago. He is a film professor at Governors State University and received an MFA from the University of Oxford and a BFA in Film/TV from New York University. Before moving to Chicago, Ryan worked on many different film & media projects in places like LA, NY, London, and Seoul. He is the founder of Kiwi Productions where he directed and produced a number of commercials, documentaries, and web series. His debut short film premiered at Newport Beach International Film Festival and his recent documentary was screened at festivals like Rhode Island International Film Festival, Los Angeles Documentary Film Festival, Prague International Film Festival, and Cannes Short Film Festival. When he's not making films, he enjoys playing sports and music.

Key Cast

Diego Herrera, Charlotte Weeks, Lynne Clayton, Luis Klozik

Other Credits

Associate Producer: Jillian Lee; Director of Photography: Andrew Tieng; Production Designer: Jonathan Trujillo