One Small Step
Synopsis
Luna is a vibrant young Chinese-American girl who dreams of becoming an astronaut. From the day she witnesses a rocket launching into space on TV, Luna is driven to reach for the stars. In the big city, Luna lives with her loving father Chu, who supports her with a humble shoe repair business he runs out of his garage. As Luna grows up, she enters college, facing adversity of all kinds in pursuit of her dreams.
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One Small Step
Type: Clip • Published 2018-09-20
Release History & Theatrical Window
Palm Springs International Shorts Fest
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bobby Pontillas, Andrew Chesworth
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Chesworth
- Original Score
- Steve Horner
- Original Title
- One Small Step
- Country of Origin
- China, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- Taiko Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bobby Pontillas, Andrew Chesworth
Andrew Chesworth, Shaofu Zhang
Steve Horner
Shaofu Zhang, Andrew Chesworth
Shaofu Zhang, Hande Zhang
Department Leadership Roster
Shaofu Zhang
Producer
Bobby Pontillas
Director
Andrew Chesworth
Director
Shaofu Zhang
Writer
Shaofu Zhang
Editor
Steve Horner
Original Music Composer
Andrew Chesworth
Editor
Andrew Chesworth
Screenplay
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About One Small Step
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What is One Small Step about?
Luna is a vibrant young Chinese-American girl who dreams of becoming an astronaut. From the day she witnesses a rocket launching into space on TV, Luna is driven to reach for the stars. In the big city, Luna lives with her loving father Chu, who supports her with a humble shoe repair business he runs out of his garage. As Luna grows up, she enters college, facing adversity of all kinds in pursuit of her dreams.
Who directed One Small Step?
One Small Step was directed by Bobby Pontillas, Andrew Chesworth.
Who stars in One Small Step?
The principal cast of One Small Step includes Not specified.
When was One Small Step released and how long is it?
One Small Step was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 8m.
Who composed the musical score for One Small Step?
The original motion picture soundtrack for One Small Step was composed by Steve Horner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for One Small Step?
One Small Step holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).