First
Synopsis
A teen girl’s experiences online and IRL blur together in this quietly inventive short by Micaela Durand and Daniel Chew. Through an ingenious use of subtitles, Durand and Chew seamlessly toggle between the banalities of young life and the fizzy, yearning commentary running beneath those same experiences when shared online.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Micaela Durand, Daniel Chew
- Screenplay & Story
- Micaela Durand, Daniel Chew
- Original Title
- First
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 12m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Micaela Durand, Daniel Chew
Micaela Durand, Daniel Chew
Micaela Durand
Micaela Durand, Daniel Chew
Department Leadership Roster
Micaela Durand
Producer
Micaela Durand
Writer
Micaela Durand
Director
Daniel Chew
Director
Daniel Chew
Producer
Daniel Chew
Writer
Micaela Durand
Editor
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What is First about?
A teen girl’s experiences online and IRL blur together in this quietly inventive short by Micaela Durand and Daniel Chew. Through an ingenious use of subtitles, Durand and Chew seamlessly toggle between the banalities of young life and the fizzy, yearning commentary running beneath those same experiences when shared online.
Who directed First?
First was directed by Micaela Durand, Daniel Chew.
Who stars in First?
The principal cast of First includes Mae Wangmo, Anne Hanavan, Angel Cruz, Ruben Gutierrez, Benjamin Asam Kellogg.
When was First released and how long is it?
First was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 12m.