We Were (SHORT FILM)
Distributor: Trust Films, Production Company: Ibuki Studios.
“As his latest relationship falls apart despite his best efforts, David turns to his memories for both solace and hope.”
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[Short Film] A narrative endeavor directed by Jonah Haber.
Director: @jonahaber
Producer: @renmichael1
Cinematographer: @diguial
Production Designer: @diallakawar
Funding & Distribution: @madewithtrust
Exec Producer: @sarah_t_brannan
Production Company: @ibukifilms.ca
Exec Producer: @iirmsunga
Production Manager: @chadleumas
Producer Coordinator: @ajbrace03
1st AD: @yousefadris
2nd AD: @sophsophev
Key Production Assistant: @theandouz
Production Assistant: @raynellmanabat @modernmerde @lamvisualarts @chris.deeea
Wardrobe Stylist: @heather.hedley
Stylist Assistant: @zadielab
Hair + Makeup: @nicolesoo_mua @beautybynate @sambryan_mua
Lead Dresser: @stephaniesakaki
Set Dresser: @jackksykes @pdb.donovan @scottumn @mutyarae Sound Mixer: @spolskb @kabiragarwal
1st AC: Zach Mcdonald
2nd AC: @susannahaight
Photographer: @jibin_josef
Gaffer: @mahmoudsarouji
Key Grip: @ethanhektor29
Grip: @amaanxkhan
Editorial: @outsidereditorial
Editor: @michaelbbarker
Colour House: @_baconx_
Colourist: @sgllng
Sound Designer: @_gluch
Cast:
David (Teen/ Adult): @kev.romano
David (Child): Damien Shillis
David's Dad: @danielchristianjones
David's Mom: @susannahspearin
Janelle: Vivienne Cvetkovski
Janelle's Mom: @sandra_krstin
Mia: @jessaricher
Amy: @amandathamage
High School Friends: @vionamoarefi & @derek.o.song
Summer Campers:
Januja Maharaja
Hunter Royal Ruggiero
Romel Williams-Laing
Hanako Hasegawa
Cassidy McMann
Wesley Budzinsky
Nikhil Waidyailake
Everett McMann
Lachlyn Panelas
Milan Kazakov
Jacob Trieu
Kayla Balan
Special Thanks:
Michele & Pawel Haber
Camp Dreamwood
Masterkey Culture
Sara Grabauskas
Keslow Camera
Clinton Homuth
Daniyal Shah
Jibin Joseph
Craig Milne
Ralf Flores
Billy Pan
Screenings and Awards:
Official Selection - Oscar-Qualifying Indy Shorts International Film Festival 2025
1.4 Awards Shortlist 2025
1.4 Awards Longlist 2025
YDA Shortlist 2025
Best Canadian Film - Comox Valley Film Festival 2025
New Generation Award Shortlist - Berlin Commercial 2025
Direction Shortlist - Berlin Commercial 2025
Official Selection - Pendance Film Festival 2025
Official Selection - Vancouver Short Film Festival 2025
Best Music and Best Cinematography Nom. - Vancouver Island Short Film Festival 2025
Official Selection - Grand River Film Festival 2025
Official Selection - Cortisonici International Short Film Festival 2025