WHERE WE LEFT OFF

SHORT FILM

WHERE WE LEFT OFF

SHORT FILM

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WHERE WE LEFT OFF

DRAMA | 2025 | Duration: 0:10:18
Directed by HUNTER NICKLESS
Screenplay by SOFIA XAVIER

Childhood sweethearts, Vivian and Grant, grew up believing they had their future all planned out — same college, same life, happily ever after. But when a secret comes to light, everything falls apart faster than they ever expected. Where We Left Off follows a drama that blurs the line between hope, love, and timing that becomes the one thing that stands between forever and nothing.

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Still of Sofia Xavier in Where We Left Off

Still of Hunter Nickless in Where We Left Off

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hunter nickless

ACTOR – Director – PRODUCER – Cinematographer – Editor

@hunterpnickless

Hunter Nickless, a US and Canadian dual citizen, began acting at age 8 and directed his first award-winning short film by age 12. His recent film, made at just 15, GONE, received over 50 accolades and screened at SLIFF 2024 – Cinema St. Louis (an Oscar-qualifying festival). In total, Hunter has earned over 100 accolades across for his five short films. In addition to his filmmaking, Hunter is a freelance photographer and cinematographer, often seen shooting at concerts and sporting events. While studying film production at a performing arts high school, Hunter continues to innovate in independent film.

sofia xavier

Actress – ProduceR – WRITER

@sofiasoranoxavier

Sofia Xavier is an actress, writer, and emerging filmmaker who began her career at age 7. Born in Brazil and raised in the U.S., she has appeared in several short films, television projects such as Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan on Nickelodeon, and made her theater debut in the feature film The Blind. Where We Left Off marks her screenwriting debut and reflects her growing passion for creating behind the camera. With a strong background in music and dance, Sofia brings emotional depth to her storytelling in every project she takes on.

MACK Hutchison (MACKROTH)

Original Music – Sound Design

@mackroth.music

Mack Hutchison is a current Theatre student Kinder HSPVA, Class of 27, based in Houston, TX. He is an actor, sound designer, and music producer. He has experience with live mixing, mics, Qlab, and photography. Find him on streaming services as mackroth.

Giuseppe Di Lecce

Colorist

@giuseppedilecce.mp4

Giuseppe Di Lecce is a freelance colorist who delivers refined cinematic visuals for narrative projects, commercials, and music videos. On the short film Where We Left Off, Giuseppe’s strategic color grading enhanced storytelling through visual clarity and emotional depth. His work is defined by a strong focus on atmosphere, color psychology, and seamless collaboration with directors and cinematographers.

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