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

- Feature Film Development, Shorts To Features: The Gotham Week Project Market, ‘24
- Grantee, Rooftop Films’ Filmmakers Fund, ‘24
- First Prize, Children’s Live Action Short: Rhode Island Int’l Film Fest, '20
- Audience Award Winner: Brooklyn Film Festival, ‘20
- Short Film Of The Month, SHORTED, '21

Official Selections
Nashville Film Fest, '20
HollyShorts Film Fest, '20
Cinequest Film Fest, '21
Cinekid Fest, ‘21
Additional selections include 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