ADULTING
A USC 547 Documentary Short
Do you remember the first time you felt like an adult?
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ADULTING is a short documentary that follows the lives of three millennials and their unique journeys into adulthood in a society that questions their generation’s capacity to be responsible and mature.
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Daniel (29), a young seminarian, defies cultural norms and family expectations by answering a higher calling to Catholic priesthood.
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Eleanor (28), is an urban gardening teacher who searches for a path to make a difference in the world, post-graduation from college.
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Taylor (26), is an aspiring fashion designer who balances chasing his dreams and building his brand with the demands of raising his son.
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Through the characters' searching, mistakes, and revelations, we remember the defining moments that made us into adults and find that adulthood is a continual journey rather than a destination.
SYNOPSIS
​Directed By Dominique Sheth
Produced By: Eleanor T. Blake & Nich R. L. Perez
Cinematography by: Alyssa Renzi
Edited by: Hortense Lingjaerde & Ilana Rozin
Sound Recorded and Designed By: Shaun Dikilato & Ernesto M. Sandoval
Original Music by Raashi Kulkarni
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Credits
Interview on Hollywood Blvd.
“When I pay bills, I feel like an adult.”
When Was the First Time You Felt Like An Adult?
Daniel Seo, Seminarian
“The first time I felt like an adult? I still don't feel like I'm an adult.”
Dominique, Director of ADULTING