All the Time
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Drama, Romance
The story of exes Rose and Cole captures the beautifully tragic fact of life that not everyone we love is meant to stay forever. Reunited by a mutual friend’s New Year’s house party, a moment alone triggers memories as they seek closure not just for their relationship, but also losing a best friend.
All the Time
Los Angeles, California | Film Short
Drama, Romance
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The story of exes Rose and Cole captures the beautifully tragic fact of life that not everyone we love is meant to stay forever. Reunited by a mutual friend’s New Year’s house party, a moment alone triggers memories as they seek closure not just for their relationship, but also losing a best friend.
About The Project
- The Story
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- The Team
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Mission Statement
The Story
A word from our writer/director:
Grieving someone who’s still alive is a singularly heartbreaking experience. Someone who used to mean everything to me now exists as a completely different version of themselves – one I will never know. Suddenly, this person who knew my soul inside and out is just a stranger.
I wrote this script as a way to receive closure for that grief, to process my own heartbreak for all the people I’ve lost to time and circumstance. Because after the heartache subsides, I find myself left with just painful memories. But I realized, those experiences made me the person I am today. I hope this film leaves you with that understanding. That there are people in our lives who can help us become the person we’re meant to be, and we can be grateful for them, even if they were never supposed to stay with us forever.
All the Time is an intimate and bittersweet romance/drama short film that focuses on the inevitable grief of having to leave and having to be left. It's an honest portrayal of the end of relationships and the difficult ways nostalgia influences our journeys of saying goodbye and moving on. Letting go is terrifying, especially in a time as volatile as college – but through this film, we hope to portray the emotional release and clarity that can come from life’s most challenging transitions.
Follow our journey through these poignant themes on Instagram @allthetimefilm.
Our logline: Rose and Cole, two former lovers, reunite at a New Year’s house party, navigating the ghosts of their past relationship; as unspoken emotions resurface, they grapple with who they once were, who they’ve become, and the bittersweet reality of moving on.
We open our film on a college house party celebrating New Year’s, an end to an era and a beginning all in one. Amidst the chaos, we meet Rose and Cole. We feel it, they feel it: there is an invisible tension drawing their attention to each other that they simply cannot avoid.
After the celebration ends and the partygoers disperse, the two find themselves leaving together at the same time. Suddenly, for the first time since their breakup two years ago, Rose and Cole are alone. To break the silence, small talk about their new lives ensues with clear signs that something underlying needs to be said. Finally, Rose musters the courage to ask:
“Did you miss me?”
From here, the film begins to cut in vignettes, moments, memories. They are from the life Rose and Cole used to share together. Our hearts ache as these scenes show how they grew together, how their self-images improved in each other’s presence, and how they learned to deeply care for others through the love they shared.
As these memories pass through, Rose and Cole get more off their chest. Rose is able to confront Cole on why their relationship ended. Cole is able to express how grateful he is for her and ease Rose’s worries about the future.
When Cole realizes it’s time for him to leave, Rose finds herself alone again. Then – she lets go, and cries. All at once, Rose is struck by the poignant reality that this chapter in her life, this person whom she loved, is finally gone.
At the heart of every love story are its characters. Let’s meet the former couple:
ROSE (21): Melancholic. Guarded. Anxious. Rose carries herself with a quiet confidence that masks an undercurrent of vulnerability. She thought she’d moved on from the breakup but talking with Cole again after so long makes her emotions resurface in a way she didn’t anticipate. She longs for closure, as her journey is about making peace with fully moving on.
COLE (21): Contemplative. Taciturn. Earnest. Cole has a deeply introspective and empathetic nature, often trying to make sense of his own feelings. He is haunted by the emotional complexities of his past relationship with Rose, carrying a weight of guilt over breaking up with her. He wants Rose to understand his sincerity and point of view, while fully reconciling with his past decisions.
Countless people can resonate with the pivotal experiences of grieving and letting go of lost connections – how beautiful and tragic it is to grow because of and apart from people through the constantly changing social landscape of young adulthood. This film is about honoring the people who shape our future, even if they don’t stay. We believe in the honesty and vulnerability of our perspective and would absolutely love to include you on our journey!
Bringing our vision to life will only be possible through your support. With a fundraising goal of $3,000, every cent goes towards a valuable aspect of our production, especially supporting the safety of our cast and crew. Know that your contribution to the project will be used purposefully and without waste by taking a look at the breakdown below.
As college students preparing to graduate, leaving people and places behind in our journeys is inevitable and extremely scary. But by making a film that sheds light on this fear, we hope to also depict the deep, necessary catharsis that comes with growing up and moving forward.
We have 30 days to get the word out and fund this heartfelt film, so we appreciate everyone who can donate, share our campaign with friends and family, and engage with our social media community. The time is officially counting down!
Our team is a tightly-knit collective of talented student filmmakers that trust in the generosity of potential donors like you who can help bring this project to life. The stories we tell as artists are profoundly intertwined with our personal experiences — each team member on our crew has inserted a vulnerable piece of themselves into this project, and we hope this vulnerability is amplified through your belief in All the Time. Thank you for your support!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Locations
Costs $800
Filming locations are the spaces our profound moments in time take place. Help us choose the best locations to ground our story in!
Camera and Lighting Equipment
Costs $500
Our story is deeply enhanced by the visual communication of its themes and emotions. Help us get the best gear to capture our vision!
Intimacy Coordinator
Costs $500
The safety and comfort of our cast is an utmost priority and can be assisted through the training and knowledge of an Intimacy Coordinator.
Set Operations
Costs $600
A well-run set requires our cast and crew to be fed well with catering and crafty, have access to transportation, and be safe and protected.
Post-Production
Costs $400
The most distinctive factor that gives a film its professional quality is its sound mix. Help us create the sound this film deserves!
Production Design
Costs $200
Give Rose's apartment its cozy, lived-in quality and our New Year's party its chaotic, immersive energy through our production design!
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About This Team
The team behind All the Time is so thrilled to be collaborating with each other with a unified passion for filmmaking and storytelling. Read more about our amazing crew here!
JOSH OH (WRITER-DIRECTOR)
Josh Oh is a Korean-American filmmaker and screenwriter born and raised in Los Angeles. He’s a senior studying Writing for Screen and Television at the USC School of Cinematic Arts with internship experience at Lionsgate, Paramount, and FOX. Every story he tells closely examines the beauty, pain, joy, sadness, love, and heartbreak that remain immutable from the human experience. “All the Time” is a poignant message of gratitude to the transient relationships that have deeply and permanently impacted him.
MIKAYLA ASHE (PRODUCER)
Mikayla Ashe is an Asian-American director, producer, and stunt coordinator raised in Miami and based in Los Angeles. A senior at the USC School of Cinematic Arts, she’s worked across studios and sets—including internships at 21 Laps, 87North, CAPE, and Photosynth Entertainment, with additional credits at CNN, Blumhouse, and the music video SG featuring DJ Snake, Maluma, Megan Thee Stallion, and Lisa. As an adoptee, Mikayla has always searched for love, connection, and a sense of home in everything she creates. “All the Time” is a story she knows she’s meant to share—a love letter to the relationships that shape us, even when they don’t last.
SEA GIRA (PRODUCER)
Sea Gira is a Los Angeles-based Thai-American filmmaker with directing and producing credits in independent narrative and dance film and editorial multimedia. She is a senior at the USC School of Cinematic Arts studying Film and Television Production with aspirations to create across genres and industries. Her work is passionate about exploring the subconscious and spiritual themes, highlighting shame and trauma in formative relationships, and stimulating personal introspection alongside social conversation. Sea is excited to be a part of “All the Time” as she champions vulnerability and hopes to create a cathartic moment of reflection for audiences.
HUGH VO (DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY)
Hugh Vo is a Vietnamese-Chinese-American filmmaker and cinematographer from Diamond Bar, California. He is a junior at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts and began his creative journey in 2014, exploring storytelling through filmmaking and photography. Hugh has shot various narrative shorts, music videos, and worked on a range of projects across Southern California. He looks forward to shaping the visual language of “All the Time,” reflecting on love, memories, and the human experience on screen.
KATHERINE HARRY (MARKETING DIRECTOR)
Katherine Harry is a Los Angeles-based Chinese-Korean creative and filmmaker. She is a recent graduate from the University of Southern California, where she studied Communication and Cinematic Arts. Through directing, producing, and production marketing, she is passionate about sharing unique Asian-American narratives and uplifting voices that deserve to be heard. Katherine is thrilled to be a part of the "All the Time" team and cannot wait for audiences to experience deep connection and self-exploration through the film.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
A word from our writer/director:
Grieving someone who’s still alive is a singularly heartbreaking experience. Someone who used to mean everything to me now exists as a completely different version of themselves – one I will never know. Suddenly, this person who knew my soul inside and out is just a stranger.
I wrote this script as a way to receive closure for that grief, to process my own heartbreak for all the people I’ve lost to time and circumstance. Because after the heartache subsides, I find myself left with just painful memories. But I realized, those experiences made me the person I am today. I hope this film leaves you with that understanding. That there are people in our lives who can help us become the person we’re meant to be, and we can be grateful for them, even if they were never supposed to stay with us forever.
All the Time is an intimate and bittersweet romance/drama short film that focuses on the inevitable grief of having to leave and having to be left. It's an honest portrayal of the end of relationships and the difficult ways nostalgia influences our journeys of saying goodbye and moving on. Letting go is terrifying, especially in a time as volatile as college – but through this film, we hope to portray the emotional release and clarity that can come from life’s most challenging transitions.
Follow our journey through these poignant themes on Instagram @allthetimefilm.
Our logline: Rose and Cole, two former lovers, reunite at a New Year’s house party, navigating the ghosts of their past relationship; as unspoken emotions resurface, they grapple with who they once were, who they’ve become, and the bittersweet reality of moving on.
We open our film on a college house party celebrating New Year’s, an end to an era and a beginning all in one. Amidst the chaos, we meet Rose and Cole. We feel it, they feel it: there is an invisible tension drawing their attention to each other that they simply cannot avoid.
After the celebration ends and the partygoers disperse, the two find themselves leaving together at the same time. Suddenly, for the first time since their breakup two years ago, Rose and Cole are alone. To break the silence, small talk about their new lives ensues with clear signs that something underlying needs to be said. Finally, Rose musters the courage to ask:
“Did you miss me?”
From here, the film begins to cut in vignettes, moments, memories. They are from the life Rose and Cole used to share together. Our hearts ache as these scenes show how they grew together, how their self-images improved in each other’s presence, and how they learned to deeply care for others through the love they shared.
As these memories pass through, Rose and Cole get more off their chest. Rose is able to confront Cole on why their relationship ended. Cole is able to express how grateful he is for her and ease Rose’s worries about the future.
When Cole realizes it’s time for him to leave, Rose finds herself alone again. Then – she lets go, and cries. All at once, Rose is struck by the poignant reality that this chapter in her life, this person whom she loved, is finally gone.
At the heart of every love story are its characters. Let’s meet the former couple:
ROSE (21): Melancholic. Guarded. Anxious. Rose carries herself with a quiet confidence that masks an undercurrent of vulnerability. She thought she’d moved on from the breakup but talking with Cole again after so long makes her emotions resurface in a way she didn’t anticipate. She longs for closure, as her journey is about making peace with fully moving on.
COLE (21): Contemplative. Taciturn. Earnest. Cole has a deeply introspective and empathetic nature, often trying to make sense of his own feelings. He is haunted by the emotional complexities of his past relationship with Rose, carrying a weight of guilt over breaking up with her. He wants Rose to understand his sincerity and point of view, while fully reconciling with his past decisions.
Countless people can resonate with the pivotal experiences of grieving and letting go of lost connections – how beautiful and tragic it is to grow because of and apart from people through the constantly changing social landscape of young adulthood. This film is about honoring the people who shape our future, even if they don’t stay. We believe in the honesty and vulnerability of our perspective and would absolutely love to include you on our journey!
Bringing our vision to life will only be possible through your support. With a fundraising goal of $3,000, every cent goes towards a valuable aspect of our production, especially supporting the safety of our cast and crew. Know that your contribution to the project will be used purposefully and without waste by taking a look at the breakdown below.
As college students preparing to graduate, leaving people and places behind in our journeys is inevitable and extremely scary. But by making a film that sheds light on this fear, we hope to also depict the deep, necessary catharsis that comes with growing up and moving forward.
We have 30 days to get the word out and fund this heartfelt film, so we appreciate everyone who can donate, share our campaign with friends and family, and engage with our social media community. The time is officially counting down!
Our team is a tightly-knit collective of talented student filmmakers that trust in the generosity of potential donors like you who can help bring this project to life. The stories we tell as artists are profoundly intertwined with our personal experiences — each team member on our crew has inserted a vulnerable piece of themselves into this project, and we hope this vulnerability is amplified through your belief in All the Time. Thank you for your support!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Locations
Costs $800
Filming locations are the spaces our profound moments in time take place. Help us choose the best locations to ground our story in!
Camera and Lighting Equipment
Costs $500
Our story is deeply enhanced by the visual communication of its themes and emotions. Help us get the best gear to capture our vision!
Intimacy Coordinator
Costs $500
The safety and comfort of our cast is an utmost priority and can be assisted through the training and knowledge of an Intimacy Coordinator.
Set Operations
Costs $600
A well-run set requires our cast and crew to be fed well with catering and crafty, have access to transportation, and be safe and protected.
Post-Production
Costs $400
The most distinctive factor that gives a film its professional quality is its sound mix. Help us create the sound this film deserves!
Production Design
Costs $200
Give Rose's apartment its cozy, lived-in quality and our New Year's party its chaotic, immersive energy through our production design!
Share this update!
About This Team
The team behind All the Time is so thrilled to be collaborating with each other with a unified passion for filmmaking and storytelling. Read more about our amazing crew here!
JOSH OH (WRITER-DIRECTOR)
Josh Oh is a Korean-American filmmaker and screenwriter born and raised in Los Angeles. He’s a senior studying Writing for Screen and Television at the USC School of Cinematic Arts with internship experience at Lionsgate, Paramount, and FOX. Every story he tells closely examines the beauty, pain, joy, sadness, love, and heartbreak that remain immutable from the human experience. “All the Time” is a poignant message of gratitude to the transient relationships that have deeply and permanently impacted him.
MIKAYLA ASHE (PRODUCER)
Mikayla Ashe is an Asian-American director, producer, and stunt coordinator raised in Miami and based in Los Angeles. A senior at the USC School of Cinematic Arts, she’s worked across studios and sets—including internships at 21 Laps, 87North, CAPE, and Photosynth Entertainment, with additional credits at CNN, Blumhouse, and the music video SG featuring DJ Snake, Maluma, Megan Thee Stallion, and Lisa. As an adoptee, Mikayla has always searched for love, connection, and a sense of home in everything she creates. “All the Time” is a story she knows she’s meant to share—a love letter to the relationships that shape us, even when they don’t last.
SEA GIRA (PRODUCER)
Sea Gira is a Los Angeles-based Thai-American filmmaker with directing and producing credits in independent narrative and dance film and editorial multimedia. She is a senior at the USC School of Cinematic Arts studying Film and Television Production with aspirations to create across genres and industries. Her work is passionate about exploring the subconscious and spiritual themes, highlighting shame and trauma in formative relationships, and stimulating personal introspection alongside social conversation. Sea is excited to be a part of “All the Time” as she champions vulnerability and hopes to create a cathartic moment of reflection for audiences.
HUGH VO (DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY)
Hugh Vo is a Vietnamese-Chinese-American filmmaker and cinematographer from Diamond Bar, California. He is a junior at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts and began his creative journey in 2014, exploring storytelling through filmmaking and photography. Hugh has shot various narrative shorts, music videos, and worked on a range of projects across Southern California. He looks forward to shaping the visual language of “All the Time,” reflecting on love, memories, and the human experience on screen.
KATHERINE HARRY (MARKETING DIRECTOR)
Katherine Harry is a Los Angeles-based Chinese-Korean creative and filmmaker. She is a recent graduate from the University of Southern California, where she studied Communication and Cinematic Arts. Through directing, producing, and production marketing, she is passionate about sharing unique Asian-American narratives and uplifting voices that deserve to be heard. Katherine is thrilled to be a part of the "All the Time" team and cannot wait for audiences to experience deep connection and self-exploration through the film.