One Moment
New York City, New York | Film Short
LGBTQ, Drama
After losing his husband, Daniel uses AI technology to reconnect—blurring the fragile space, where grief, love, and technology intersect. Through imagery and mixed media, ONE MOMENT is a love letter to those we’ve lost and to those we ache to share one more moment with.
One Moment
New York City, New York | Film Short
LGBTQ, Drama
1 Campaigns | New York, United States
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After losing his husband, Daniel uses AI technology to reconnect—blurring the fragile space, where grief, love, and technology intersect. Through imagery and mixed media, ONE MOMENT is a love letter to those we’ve lost and to those we ache to share one more moment with.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
This film follows Daniel, a man mourning the death of his husband, set in a beach house on Long Beach Island, New Jersey — a place once filled with laughter, family, and shared escape. Daniel now wanders through silence, learning how to live alone within its walls. The ocean, once a symbol of comfort and home, has become a haunting reminder of what he’s lost. In his desperation, Daniel turns to an emerging AI technology called Cordolium.
Originally designed to increase productivity, the program has been repurposed by many to process grief. But as Daniel connects with a digital version of his late husband, the boundaries between reality and illusion begin to dissolve. What happens when the tool meant to heal begins to consume you?
WHY THIS STORY:
As AI technology evolves, we find ourselves at a crossroads: what was once a tool for creation has begun to blur the line between authenticity and simulation. Some companies now market artificial companionship as a cure for loneliness, profiting off our deepest human needs. ONE MOMENT was born from the belief that while technology can aid expression, it must never replace the genuine, messy, beautiful connections that make us human.
This film is a love letter to those we’ve lost and to those we ache to share one more moment with.
As an artist, I’m drawn to questions about the human experience and, consequently, our flaws. How do our contradictions and imperfections make us human? I aim to confront these themes throughout the film as isolation deepens within our protagonist.
How does the illusion of familiarity come to comfort us more than the people still within our reach? It is my hope to encourage audiences to sit in this discomfort and to hold up a mirror to our own impulse to fill the silence.
We’re currently in pre-production for One Moment. Many of our department heads have joined the team, and our principal cast is now in place. Once we wrap filming, we’ll move straight into post-production to prepare the film for festival submissions this spring — and soon after, make it available for you to watch online.
Projected Timeline:
- December 2025: Principal photography (2-day on-location shoot)
- January–April 2026: Post-production (editing, music composition, and color correction)
- April–May 2026: Festival submissions and online release
One Moment has a total budget of $12,500. Our short film will be a true labor of love, created by an independent team of filmmakers passionate about telling meaningful stories. Every dollar raised goes directly into bringing this project to life by supporting our cast and crew, covering essential production costs, and ensuring a high-quality final edit.
Your contribution helps us fund the people and resources that make great storytelling possible. Whether big or small, your support directly impacts our ability to share this story with the world.
Budget Breakdown:
- Cast/Crew/Kit Fees – 28%
- Locations – 10%
- Crafty – 10%
- Post – 25%
- Rentals – 12%
- Marketing/Festivals – 10%
- Contingency – 5%
Thank you so much for reading — we couldn’t do this without you! We hope this film reminds you that it is human connection that truly sustains us, even in moments of loss and isolation. We’re deeply grateful for your support and excited to have you along on this journey. Follow us on Instagram @OneMoment.Short for behind-the-scenes updates and more.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cast/Crew/Kit Fees
Costs $3,500
Covers essential costs to hire talented cast and crew and secure the equipment needed to bring the film’s vision to life.
Locations
Costs $100
Secures authentic filming spaces that bring Daniel’s world to life and ground the story’s emotion in a real, cinematic setting.
Crafty
Costs $1,250
Keeps our cast and crew fueled and happy on set with meals, snacks, and coffee during long shooting days.
Post Production
Costs $900
Brings the film to its final form through editing, sound design, music, and color — shaping the emotion and atmosphere of the story.
Rentals
Costs $1,500
Covers the cost of renting cameras, lighting, and sound equipment essential for capturing the film’s visual and emotional depth.
Marketing/Festivals
Costs $1,125
Helps us share One Moment with the world through festival submissions, promotional materials, and outreach to audiences and industry.
Contingency
Costs $625
Provides a safety buffer for unexpected costs, ensuring the production stays on track without compromising quality.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
Véronica Mojica (Director & Co-Writer) : Verónica is a filmmaker based in New York City & Puerto Rico. Originally from San Juan, Verónica is interested in telling stories that transcend borders. Her work aims to create immersive experiences that blur the line between reality and fiction. Her work has been screened at Millennium Film Workshop, Cine Más Corto, The New Screen Fest, La Lineal in Puerto Rico, and Reflex 72 in New York City. She received a BA in Screen Studies from The New School in 2024. She has experience working on larger productions such as Prime Video’s Fallout, Apple TV’s The Morning Show, and Disney’s Daredevil: Born Again and The Punisher.
Devin Castañet (Creative Producer & Assistant Director): After graduating from Full Sail University with a degree in Film, Devin moved to New York in 2014 to pursue a career in the industry. Since then, he has worked extensively in the Production Office, eventually serving as a Production Coordinator for major studios on scripted television and feature films. His experience spans both legacy and modern studios, including Warner Brothers, HBO, FOX, ABC, NBC, Amazon, Sony, Apple, A24, and Marvel Studios. With his versatility across studios and deep understanding of every department, Devin aspires to channel his skills into his own creative projects. In his free time, he enjoys gaming, anime, and salsa dancing.
Jamie Bohn (Line Producer) : Set Medic and Producer based in New Jersey/NYC. From real life trauma to cinematic dramas, Jamie has seen it all. They’ve worked in Health and Safety Logistics for The Walt Disney Company, A&E Networks (History Talks), ABC News Live (Global Citizen Live), Ryan Murphy Productions (Feud: Capote vs. The Swans and American Horror Stories), The Dr. Oz Show, and Full Frontal with Samantha Bee. From concept to execution, Jamie is passionate about helping creative visions come to life.
Emily Rozman (Production Designer): Emily is a New York based production designer with experience assisting and coordinating across television, film, and immersive events. She has supported art departments on series including Up Here, Law & Order: Organized Crime, Daredevil: Born Again, and The Punisher. Forever drawing inspiration from her background in theatre, dance, and visual arts, she is passionate about storytelling and the art of collaboration. She is honored to say this film marks her production design debut!
Kyle Vásquez (Daniel): New York City based drag queen, singer, and actor. Kyle is not only playing "Daniel," but also the co-writer of One Moment! They have extensive experience in the Production Office in credits such as: Feud (Ryan Murphy Productions), American Horror Stories (Ryan Murphy Productions), The Morning Show (Apple TV) , Crutch (Paramount +) , Marvel (Disney) , & Punisher (Disney). Their previous credits include Regicide (Katrina Level Winds) Off-Broadway, Crutch (Rico) Paramount + Table Reading, While I am Still Young (Luisito), & West Side Story (Chino).
James Lynch (Matthew): James is thrilled to bring this story to life as Matthew! Previous credits include the National Tour of Saw (Adam), Saw (u/s Adam) Off-Broadway at the AMT Theater, Illusion (E.C. Stone), Baby Powder (Star), and Songs for a New World (Man 2). He would like to thank his family, friends, and his partner for all of their endless support and encouragement.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
This film follows Daniel, a man mourning the death of his husband, set in a beach house on Long Beach Island, New Jersey — a place once filled with laughter, family, and shared escape. Daniel now wanders through silence, learning how to live alone within its walls. The ocean, once a symbol of comfort and home, has become a haunting reminder of what he’s lost. In his desperation, Daniel turns to an emerging AI technology called Cordolium.
Originally designed to increase productivity, the program has been repurposed by many to process grief. But as Daniel connects with a digital version of his late husband, the boundaries between reality and illusion begin to dissolve. What happens when the tool meant to heal begins to consume you?
WHY THIS STORY:
As AI technology evolves, we find ourselves at a crossroads: what was once a tool for creation has begun to blur the line between authenticity and simulation. Some companies now market artificial companionship as a cure for loneliness, profiting off our deepest human needs. ONE MOMENT was born from the belief that while technology can aid expression, it must never replace the genuine, messy, beautiful connections that make us human.
This film is a love letter to those we’ve lost and to those we ache to share one more moment with.
As an artist, I’m drawn to questions about the human experience and, consequently, our flaws. How do our contradictions and imperfections make us human? I aim to confront these themes throughout the film as isolation deepens within our protagonist.
How does the illusion of familiarity come to comfort us more than the people still within our reach? It is my hope to encourage audiences to sit in this discomfort and to hold up a mirror to our own impulse to fill the silence.
We’re currently in pre-production for One Moment. Many of our department heads have joined the team, and our principal cast is now in place. Once we wrap filming, we’ll move straight into post-production to prepare the film for festival submissions this spring — and soon after, make it available for you to watch online.
Projected Timeline:
- December 2025: Principal photography (2-day on-location shoot)
- January–April 2026: Post-production (editing, music composition, and color correction)
- April–May 2026: Festival submissions and online release
One Moment has a total budget of $12,500. Our short film will be a true labor of love, created by an independent team of filmmakers passionate about telling meaningful stories. Every dollar raised goes directly into bringing this project to life by supporting our cast and crew, covering essential production costs, and ensuring a high-quality final edit.
Your contribution helps us fund the people and resources that make great storytelling possible. Whether big or small, your support directly impacts our ability to share this story with the world.
Budget Breakdown:
- Cast/Crew/Kit Fees – 28%
- Locations – 10%
- Crafty – 10%
- Post – 25%
- Rentals – 12%
- Marketing/Festivals – 10%
- Contingency – 5%
Thank you so much for reading — we couldn’t do this without you! We hope this film reminds you that it is human connection that truly sustains us, even in moments of loss and isolation. We’re deeply grateful for your support and excited to have you along on this journey. Follow us on Instagram @OneMoment.Short for behind-the-scenes updates and more.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Cast/Crew/Kit Fees
Costs $3,500
Covers essential costs to hire talented cast and crew and secure the equipment needed to bring the film’s vision to life.
Locations
Costs $100
Secures authentic filming spaces that bring Daniel’s world to life and ground the story’s emotion in a real, cinematic setting.
Crafty
Costs $1,250
Keeps our cast and crew fueled and happy on set with meals, snacks, and coffee during long shooting days.
Post Production
Costs $900
Brings the film to its final form through editing, sound design, music, and color — shaping the emotion and atmosphere of the story.
Rentals
Costs $1,500
Covers the cost of renting cameras, lighting, and sound equipment essential for capturing the film’s visual and emotional depth.
Marketing/Festivals
Costs $1,125
Helps us share One Moment with the world through festival submissions, promotional materials, and outreach to audiences and industry.
Contingency
Costs $625
Provides a safety buffer for unexpected costs, ensuring the production stays on track without compromising quality.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Véronica Mojica (Director & Co-Writer) : Verónica is a filmmaker based in New York City & Puerto Rico. Originally from San Juan, Verónica is interested in telling stories that transcend borders. Her work aims to create immersive experiences that blur the line between reality and fiction. Her work has been screened at Millennium Film Workshop, Cine Más Corto, The New Screen Fest, La Lineal in Puerto Rico, and Reflex 72 in New York City. She received a BA in Screen Studies from The New School in 2024. She has experience working on larger productions such as Prime Video’s Fallout, Apple TV’s The Morning Show, and Disney’s Daredevil: Born Again and The Punisher.
Devin Castañet (Creative Producer & Assistant Director): After graduating from Full Sail University with a degree in Film, Devin moved to New York in 2014 to pursue a career in the industry. Since then, he has worked extensively in the Production Office, eventually serving as a Production Coordinator for major studios on scripted television and feature films. His experience spans both legacy and modern studios, including Warner Brothers, HBO, FOX, ABC, NBC, Amazon, Sony, Apple, A24, and Marvel Studios. With his versatility across studios and deep understanding of every department, Devin aspires to channel his skills into his own creative projects. In his free time, he enjoys gaming, anime, and salsa dancing.
Jamie Bohn (Line Producer) : Set Medic and Producer based in New Jersey/NYC. From real life trauma to cinematic dramas, Jamie has seen it all. They’ve worked in Health and Safety Logistics for The Walt Disney Company, A&E Networks (History Talks), ABC News Live (Global Citizen Live), Ryan Murphy Productions (Feud: Capote vs. The Swans and American Horror Stories), The Dr. Oz Show, and Full Frontal with Samantha Bee. From concept to execution, Jamie is passionate about helping creative visions come to life.
Emily Rozman (Production Designer): Emily is a New York based production designer with experience assisting and coordinating across television, film, and immersive events. She has supported art departments on series including Up Here, Law & Order: Organized Crime, Daredevil: Born Again, and The Punisher. Forever drawing inspiration from her background in theatre, dance, and visual arts, she is passionate about storytelling and the art of collaboration. She is honored to say this film marks her production design debut!
Kyle Vásquez (Daniel): New York City based drag queen, singer, and actor. Kyle is not only playing "Daniel," but also the co-writer of One Moment! They have extensive experience in the Production Office in credits such as: Feud (Ryan Murphy Productions), American Horror Stories (Ryan Murphy Productions), The Morning Show (Apple TV) , Crutch (Paramount +) , Marvel (Disney) , & Punisher (Disney). Their previous credits include Regicide (Katrina Level Winds) Off-Broadway, Crutch (Rico) Paramount + Table Reading, While I am Still Young (Luisito), & West Side Story (Chino).
James Lynch (Matthew): James is thrilled to bring this story to life as Matthew! Previous credits include the National Tour of Saw (Adam), Saw (u/s Adam) Off-Broadway at the AMT Theater, Illusion (E.C. Stone), Baby Powder (Star), and Songs for a New World (Man 2). He would like to thank his family, friends, and his partner for all of their endless support and encouragement.