Candidates
“Romance is the answer? Right?”
Synopsis
Nadia, a young adult grappling with loneliness, goes on a string of dates after her roommate and best friend, Lorelei, downloads a dating app to solve that problem, leading to a series of "bad dates." Until she meets Jack.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Elon University BFA Showcase
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$650
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jenna Moylan
- Screenplay & Story
- Jenna Moylan
- Original Title
- Candidates
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Budget
- $650
- Production Studios
- Elon University
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jenna Moylan
Jenna Moylan
Alex McCollum
Jenna Moylan
Reilly Galloway, Jenna Moylan
Department Leadership Roster
Jenna Moylan
Director
Jenna Moylan
Writer
Reilly Galloway
Producer
Jenna Moylan
Producer
Alex McCollum
Director of Photography
Jenna Moylan
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Candidates.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Candidates
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Candidates about?
Nadia, a young adult grappling with loneliness, goes on a string of dates after her roommate and best friend, Lorelei, downloads a dating app to solve that problem, leading to a series of "bad dates." Until she meets Jack.
Who directed Candidates?
Candidates was directed by Jenna Moylan.
Who stars in Candidates?
The principal cast of Candidates includes Avery Smith, Mikyra Elston, Graham Boggess, Abi Colburn, Alan Kornbluth.
When was Candidates released and how long is it?
Candidates was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 15m.