24th Annual Woodstock Film Festival

CHEF'S CHOICE - Shorts

Expired October 2, 2023 3:59 AM
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A thematically-diverse collection of narrative and documentary films.

ABOUT THE FILM: Cassius, a Mexican-American garbage man who is a modern version of a worn-down gladiator, fights to make a living as a nighttime garbage man in the concrete arena known as the Bronx. Inevitably, he gets laid off one night and faces his fear of becoming homeless and a pariah. On his own terms, Cassius sets up his final farewell, but an electrical fuse unexpectedly defaults him and leaves him wandering throughout the night in quest of his truth.


ABOUT THE FILMMAKER: Kevin Haefelin (he/him) is a writer/director from Switzerland based between New York and Geneva. He graduated from Columbia University with an MFA in Screenwriting and Directing, he is a member of the Swiss Film Academy and BAFTA Connect. Kevin’s work revolves around societal issues and uses comedic tones. He is particularly sensitive to social injustice and misrepresentation and has been striving to voice concerns and anchor his pieces in contemporary settings. 

  • Year
    2023
  • Runtime
    18 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    Switzerland
  • Premiere
    New York Premiere
  • Genre
    Short
  • Social Media
  • Director
    Kevin Haefelin
  • Screenwriter
    Kevin Haefelin
  • Producer
    Youmi Haefelin-Roch
  • Executive Producer
    Youmi Haefelin-Roch
  • Co-Producer
    Francoise Mayor
  • Cast
    Jorge Gabino
  • Cinematographer
    Pietro Zuercher, SCS
  • Editor
    Kevin Haefelin
  • Production Design
    Ada Mitchev
  • Sound Design
    Loic Gourbe