Filmmaker Statement

Entirely street-casted and shot on Super16mm, Where It’s Beautiful When It Rains reflects on society’s obsession of fulfillment in success through work, any work, even if it not passionate work. Through a series of vignettes, this film follows Christopher, a precocious eight-year-old boy, as he aimlessly searches for a job in New York City. During his search, Christopher encounters a host of familiar characters from all walks of life: a stylish saxophonist in the park, a city tour guide, a ferry boat ticket salesman, a lounge pianist, and even a gorilla at the zoo. In our time, there is immense pressure on young people from day one to start searching for an appropriate career. This film takes the form of a lighthearted, absurdist commentary on this cultural state of affairs. At the end of the day, Where It’s Beautiful When It Rains is a reminder to slow down and live in the moment––an injunction to never lose sight of the childlike qualities that keep all of us young, curious, and fill