Wilting at the Roots | short film

After the passing of his wife, a lonely newspaper editor discovers Berenalin: a medication that promises to put an end to his grief. Its effects begin to drive a wedge between him and his daughter, who needs him more than ever.

Starring: Adam Zimmerman & Sarah Kate Foster
Director: Caleb Gales
Runtime: 24 minutes

Cast:
Adam Zimmerman as Charlie Plater
Sarah Kate Foster as Dani Plater
Sarah Cross as Lisa
Emi Martinez-Zalce as Woman at Funeral
Jonathan Libman as Pharmacist
Ralph Intranuovo as Billboard Guy

Crew:
Director, writer, & cinematographer: Caleb Gales
Assistant camera: Emi Martinez-Zalce
Score composer: Paul Hannouche
Boom operator & sound recordist: Jonathan Libman
Location supervisor: Sarah Cross & Winifred Woods
Catering: Adovo Pizza
Graphic designer (billboard): Jason Bye
Construction grip: Ralph Intranuovo
Editor & colorist: Caleb Gales

Special thanks: Alexander Kyriacou, Satine Gaudet, Meagan Goreski, Kayla Panettiere, Scott Gales, John Stevens, Jaiden Gales, Olive & Bailey

Produced with financial support from the Jeff Barnaby Award for Film Production (Dawson College, 2023)