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Waiting For Beckett
Available to watch now on YouTube
01 - About Waiting for Beckett
02 - Film Festivals
Waiting for Beckett is a short film directed by David Kloepfer and written by Ben Labadia. After his brother is diagnosed with AIDS, a teenage boy waits in a hospital room alongside his homophobic father and his brother’s secret boyfriend. As tensions rise, the three are forced to confront prejudice, love, and the truths they’ve long avoided.
Festival De Cannes
Next-Gen Shorts
The Massachusetts Independent Film Festival
Mass Indie Spirit Award Winner
The Nutmeg Film Festival
Best CT Short Film Winner
Best CT Student Film Winner
The Bridgeport Film Festival
Best Student Film Nominee
QFest St. Louis
Official Selection
Producer
From 2021 to 2023, I produced my first short film, Waiting for Beckett. I collaborated with six other team members across all departments to make this idea come to life.
Pre-Production
- Budgeted and raised over $16,000.
- Secured filming locations, oversaw the audition process.
- Hired actors and negotiated contracts.
- Managed notes during weekly meetings.
Production
- On-set COVID Safety Officer (certified)
- Prepped the location for filming,
- Provided transport for actors and crew to/from the set
- Worked with location staff
- Managed allocation of funds during the shoot.
Post-Production
- Balanced final budget
- Researched film festival submissions and entries
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