Filmmaker Statement

“Sunny Afternoon was born out of a deeply personal moment in my life. Emotions I experienced during a major change caused me to formulate the script for the dramatic, thrilling and emotion-filled short you see today, with the help of my co-writer, Jasper Jones. This film is merely a reflection of those moments of sadness, anger, and confusion with layers of dramatization, jazz music, New York City, and the mafia helping build the world around these characters. At its core, Sunny Afternoon explores themes of loyalty, nostalgia, personal growth, reflection, and self-discovery. Through the protagonist's eyes, we witness a crucial moment in his life when one fatal decision completely alters his future. The juxtaposition of a happy and gleeful "Sunny Afternoon" with the underlying extremities of this film reinforces the idea that everything can look bright and sunny on the outside but is actually rather opposite on the inside. Visually, I wanted to introduce the film with the warmth a