iPhone Only
A Short Film
An unexpected career opportunity that may connect a young photographer with her biological parents in Ireland suddenly reunites her with the childhood friend who dealt a crushing betrayal two years prior.
Meet the Team
Lily Kennedy (Director/Writer/Producer/Jules) is a St. Louis native currently based in Los Angeles. She began her career in theatre, but eventually moved into film with her feature writing and directing debut, “Flexed.” She received a BFA in Acting from Oklahoma City University, also studying at the Atlantic Theater Company in New York. Additionally, she is the writer and star of the comedy series “INT. Lily Kennedy” and the short film “Pete,” as well as the author of the plays The Rhetoric of Us and 2016: Her Story, Her Vote.
Ben Hoskin (Director of Photography) is a Cinematographer/Steadicam operator based in Los Angeles, CA. He's worked in many capacities within the film industry. After graduating with a film degree from Middlebury College he moved back to California where he shot and edited content for the Golden State Warriors. In LA he has worked within the camera department on several “Hollywood” films such as Ford vs Ferrari and Captain Marvel. Additionally, he has shot several music videos, and short-form content.
Eshaana Sheth (Assistant Director) is a Indian American writer, director, and actress from Southern California. She graduated Cum Laude from Barnard College of Columbia University in New York City, where she studied anthropology. In addition to working on sketch comedy web series and feature films such as Noah Baumbach’s Mistress America (2015), Eshaana has written, directed, and produced short films including her award-winning romantic comedy, The Butter Knife (2018). On stage, she has studied Chekhov, improvisation, and solo performance at Columbia University, Upright Citizens Brigade, and Anthony Meindl’s Actor Workshop. She is interested in the nexus of culture and the lived experience and wishes to tell stories that provide a nuanced depiction of topics at the macro level through intimate, diverse lenses. Outside of her film work, Eshaana freelances as a model and performs comedy. She enjoys doing celebrity impressions, engaging in mindful exercise, and watching the World Cup.
Sophia Macías (Reg) began her story telling career in the living room of her childhood home in Wichita, Kansas. A musician at heart, she earned a Bachelors of Music from Oklahoma City University. Represented by Stewart Talent Chicago, Sophia has performed all around the country doing musicals, classical theatre, and commercial work. Making her film festival debut in iPhone Only under the work of the brilliant Lily Kennedy.
Alec Gaylord (Jack) received his BFA in Acting from Rutgers University. After living and working in New York City he moved home to Los Angeles where he has been in numerous short films, as well as the feature film The Farm. In addition to his film work Alec can regularly be seen performing in theater throughout the city.
Derek Weissbein (Editor) is a freelance film editor and a professional screenwriter located in Los Angeles. As an editor, he has worked on a variety of music videos, short films, and a documentary feature about the late Golden Girl, Rue McClanahan. As a writer, Derek was featured on the 2016 Hollywood Blacklist with his screenplay, Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs, and is currently in development on a few projects.
Jackie Ng (Colorist) is a Denver native currently working in LA as a production coordinator and freelance colorist. When not managing multiple projects, she fills her time with plant shopping, photography, and the great outdoors.
Nathan Larson (Assistant Camera) is a filmmaker, camera operator, and camera assistant from Madison, WI. This past May, he graduated from the University of Wisconsin, where he earned a degree in film while working in the Wisconsin Badgers video services department. He currently works for a camera rental house in Culver City and assists with productions on weekends.
Anjali Raghunathan (Script Supervisor) is a writer from New York. She's currently working as an assistant in Hollywood. In her writing, she loves to explore the speculative and outlandish situations that are grounded by emotional authenticity and relatable characters.