Filmmaker - Storyteller
The experience of move in day to college from the perspective of both a mother and her son.
Starring Danielle Rayne and Aaron Sanders
Written, Directed and Edited by Nate Hapke
Produced by Sophia Zach
DoP Jeff Vanderpool
Steadicam OP Tim Dolan
1st AC Nick Ferreiro
Costume Design by Jeff Hartman
Hair and Make Up by Mary Sanchez
Production Design by Erin Donnelly
Sound Recording and Editing by Brandon Walz
Music by Dylan Price
Asst to Director/DIT Alexis Cargill
Casting Director Gwen Hillier
UPM Adrian Tadle
Script Supervisor Allison Reames
Artist’s Statement:
When it came time to think of an idea for my eighth short film, I knew it had to be personal. With eight being my lucky number, I decided that it was important to pay tribute to my mother for all of her support throughout my journey as a creative. I envisioned one of the most pivotal moments in our relationship: move in day to college. That day was incredibly hard for me as it was the first time when I had to embrace a world without her. It was my step into adulthood. I knew this day was as hard for me, if not more so, as it was for her to see her youngest child now officially moved out of her life. For the imagery, I drew from the feelings I’d get when she’d left me in my dorm room just moments ago. I couldn’t unpack or do homework until I got one more hug. So I’d run to where she parked, hoping she hadn’t pulled out yet. Thankfully, whenever I’d get out to the parking lot, she’d still be there in her car. I’d knock on the window and ask for what I needed and she’d happily oblige. I knew those hugs meant to the world to her, too.
The Film and the Theatrical Trailer
One More
One More
One More - Trailer
One More
Aricles in the Media
Red Carpet, Behind the Scenes, and More!
Laurels/Screenings/Awards
Winner - Princeton Tiger Award for Excellence in Filmmaking - 2018 Nassau Film Festival
Winner - Inspiring Filmmaker Award - 2017 Trinity International Film Festival
Short Film Corner of Cannes 2018
Official Selection Golden Hollywood International Film Festival 2019
Official Selection 2nd Annual Short and Sweet Film Festival 2019
Official Selection 3rd Annual Park City International Film Festival 2018
Official Selection 4th Annual Nassau Film Festival 2018 (Finalist)
Official Selection 5th Annual North Hollywood CineFest 2018
Official Selection Hollywood Screenings Film Festival 2018 (Semi-finalist)
Official Selection 1st Annual The Rooster Film Festival 2017
Official Selection 2nd Annual Sherman Oaks Film Festival 2017
Official Selection 17th Annual The Valley Film Festival 2017
Official Selection 11th Annual Trinity International Film Festival 2017
Official Selection Los Angeles CineFest 2018 (Semi-Finalist)
Chosen to screen in the first season of Discover Indie Film Series on Amazon Prime. The film appears in Episode 10 of the series' inaugural season. Click on either image below to watch the episode or the entire series now!
