About this submission

I wanted to explore the complex feelings of leaving home and the act of leaving someone close to you. When I first began writing the film, I was at a personal and career crossroads. I decided that the best way I could explore these complex thoughts and feelings was by making a film. I was living in Santa Cruz at the time and felt such a deep connection to its nature, unique landmarks, and people. This film is a love letter to my time and experiences there, and a conceptual exploration of time and place during and after a relationship.

Chris Lawrence

Creator

I'm Chris, a 24 year old filmmaker and UC Santa Cruz graduate based in San Francisco, California. I am an award-winning independent filmmaker who focuses on social-justice centered narratives with a strong emotional catharsis. I also have an extensive background in teaching and education. I'm currently the Education Coordinator at SFFILM (San Francisco International Film Festival) where I organize screenings for Bay Area students, and teach the Filmmaking Camp in the summers. I see my filmmaking style as a way of empathizing and informing; to enact social change, inclusion, and allow for a worldwide acceptance of different cultures. more...