Be There

Director: Matthew Mahoney
Narrative Short
Dramady, Music | USA | 18 min

Nick, singer-songwriter, hits a crossroad when his beloved grandmother passes away. Entrusted with the responsibility of transporting her ashes to New Jersey for the funeral service, he is unexpectedly presented with a life-changing opportunity. Torn between his aspirations, Nick faces the ultimate decision on the day of the funeral: to stand by his family in their time of need or seize the moment that could define his career and shape his future.


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Saturday, June 21, 2025 7:15 PM
Festival Preview Shorts Program: Be There
Basie Center Cinemas
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Festival Preview Shorts Program: Be There

Saturday, June 21, 2025 7:15 PM

Basie Center Cinemas

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Director’s bio:

Matthew Mahoney is a filmmaker based in the Tri-State Area. After graduating from Pratt Institute in 2018, he continued his career in film/t.v as a production assistant on hits including Godfather of Harlem, Pokerface, and The Walking Dead. Matthew recently joined the Directors Guild of America and plans to pursue his goal to become a successful 1st Assistant Director/Creative Producer.