Five minutes. Two rivals. One cliffside audition that'll wreck your heart.
An ambitious young woman auditions for a prestigious orchestra where she competes for a spot against a young man she's in love with.
Cinematography
Stunning cliffside orchestra setup against crashing waves.
Acting
Hoy and La Chapelle convey volumes without dialogue.
Director
Cassidy Chen
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Cassidy Chen shot this as her USC thesis film with zero budget for the ocean location.
The cello/piano duel structure mirrors classic Hollywood love triangles, but refuses to resolve who 'deserves' success.
US
