PAL follows Tessa Schwartz, a young woman who works as a hired friend for the lonely rich. When her newest client begins to develop an unhealthy attachment, Tessa must find a way to navigate their increasingly strange relationship, or else risk losing more than just her job.

PAL is my BFA thesis film from Emerson College. I wrote, directed, and colored the project, which was shot entirely on 16mm film. Making PAL a reality involved writing 22 drafts of the script, fundraising over $4,000, and coordinating over 15 cast and crew members across a 7-day shoot.

PAL received a Silver Award from the Independent Shorts Awards and a nomination for Emerson’s EVVY for Outstanding Cinematic Achievement.

More info on the film here.