Oscar-Qualified Short A PLACE TO FALL DOWN: Brilliant Storytelling with Duane Hansen Fernandez - THE INTERVIEW

Ladies and gentlemen, A PLACE TO FALL DOWN, a film unfolds in the span of a single day, capturing Jose's emotional journey as he grapples with balancing his daunting real-life workload with the profound sense of loss.

Through an extraordinary performance from Clifton Collins Jr. and a gripping sound design that acts as a character in the film, "A Place to Fall Down" explores themes of grief, empathy, healing and the power of love. It's in the darkest moments that the resilience of the human spirit and the profound impact of unconditional love shine the brightest.

Duane has created elements you must watch very closely. The environment is dark, an environment in which grief lives, but with glimpses of light. The cinematography close ups on Clifton are poignant because grief can feel like the world is closing in on the one who is experiencing it.

Writer/director Duane Fernandez and he has had the opportunity to work with some of the greatest leaders in the industry, from Netflix, Disney, Marvel, A24, Universal Pictures, and Lionsgate, to Paramount and Sony Pictures to name a few.

The his directorial debut of A PLACE TO FALL DOWN is a poignant short film that delves into the life of Jose, an elite mechanic struggling to cope with the overwhelming grief he feels after losing his beloved wife.

If you are dealing with grief, seek counseling and don’t go at it alone. 

Featuring an extraordinary performance from Clifton Collins Jr., A PLACE TO FALL DOWN explores the question: Can a person work to make themselves whole again after experiencing trauma?

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