CRAMMING (2020): Close friends Alex and Yan Bo, eighth graders, cram for a test in a prestigious prep school. Once they're accused of cheating off of one another, their friendship is threatened.

Written and Directed by Dan Perlman
Starring Alex Chavez & Yan Bo Lin

AWARDS

Audience Award Winner: Brooklyn Film Festival, ‘20
First Prize, Children’s Live Action Short: Rhode Island Int’l Film Fest, '20
Official Selection, Nashville Film Fest, '20
Official Selection, HollyShorts Film Fest, '20
Official Selection, Cinequest Film Fest, '21
Short Film Of The Month, SHORTED, '21
Additional selections include Cinekid, Dublin Int’l Short & Music Fest, Providence Children’s Film Fest, San Diego Int’l Kids’ Film Fest, and Children'’s Hospitals Int’l Film Fest

REVIEWS

"A beautiful exploration of a single moment…Subtle, but powerful and lucid in every intention… A freshness of tone, marked by the most effortless and unexpected moments of humor.” - Shorted Films

“Perlman draws a multilayered picture of friendship, school, and rigid institutional structures that hurt more than they help… What an insight into the complex relationships of children.” - Indie Shorts Magazine

”A great ensemble cast and fabulous directing… A director to look out for.” - Framelight

”A delightful comedy that touches the heart… A tale of innocence, childhood mischievousness, and the fractions of brotherhood.” - Short Films Matter