GEAR
Indie Short Fest - Best Fantasy Short Winner
Oniros Film Awards® - New York - Best 1st time Director (Short) Winner
Red Movie Awards – Best Fantasy Winner
New York Lift-Off Film Festival - Offical Selection
Student Los Angeles Film Awards - Semi-Finalist
NewFilmmakers NY- Finalist
Roosevelt Island Film Festival - Offical Selection
Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival- Semi-Finalist
This is a ten-minute black-and-white silent narrative film shot at Red Sky Studios in Boston. It tells the story of "Gearman," a humanoid figure powered by a winding mechanism on his back. His movements depend entirely on his aging mother, who lovingly winds him each day. Over time, as she grows weaker, her ability to support him diminishes.
When the mother passes away, Gearman is left powerless and forgotten, motionless in a quiet corner of the world. One day, a young woman discovers him and, moved by curiosity, winds his mechanism, bringing him back to life. Her act of kindness opens a new chapter in Gearman’s existence, symbolizing renewal and hope.
The film uses silent storytelling and monochromatic visuals to focus on the themes of love, loss, and rediscovery. Through expressive performances and minimalist design, it explores the enduring power of connection and the possibility of new beginnings.