Sundown
New York City, New York | Film Short
Drama, Family
A father-to-be confronts his own father’s worsening Alzheimer’s–and finds unexpected beauty inside his dad’s new reality. A film about how we time-travel in our minds. About the seductive appeal of nostalgia. And about finding the courage to see our parents for who they are--as they are--right now.
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A father-to-be confronts his own father’s worsening Alzheimer’s–and finds unexpected beauty inside his dad’s new reality. A film about how we time-travel in our minds. About the seductive appeal of nostalgia. And about finding the courage to see our parents for who they are--as they are--right now.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Hey. We’re Miles and Will. We met in college, and we’ve been friends since, sharing life’s ups and downs together.
One night about 6 years ago, we discovered we shared a pretty big down: our fathers were sick.
Needless to say, we grew even closer–but we also realized we wanted to make something together out of our experiences and conversations.
So we started writing.
And writing.
And being very confused with what we were writing.
But then writing more.
In the meantime, life continued to happen: Miles’s father’s Alzheimer’s progressed, Will got married; Miles’s son was born, Will’s father passed away. These major life changes continued to shape and reshape the story we were trying to tell.
Our co-producer Nicole Payson came aboard, sudden insights from our director Katrina Whalen and cinematographer Andrew Trost flipped the script on its head, and after another six months…we had something.
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Sundown is a film with deeply personal touches, blending in authentic home video footage from the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s, family pictures and mementos from the cast and crew, and unfortunately, real-world experience with mortality and memory loss.
But we believe there’s something universal in there too. We all, at one point or another, will realize just how fragile our parents (or parental figures) are. And we’ll all experience the confusion of taking on new roles in their life as we get older. Maybe as a peer. Maybe as a caretaker.
This is a film about how we time-travel in our minds. About the seductive appeal of nostalgia. And about finding the courage to see each other for who we are–as we are–right now.
Devin, a man in his 30s, visits his parents for the weekend with big news. But before he arrives, his mother warns him: his father Noah’s Alzheimer’s has progressed to the point where he sometimes thinks he’s younger…and sometimes doesn’t recognize his own family.
And if that happens?
Don’t contradict him. Be in his reality. Play along.
When Devin finally does, he finds revelation, joy, heartbreak, and eventually, a new understanding of his dad.
In mid-November, under the leadership of our producers Eden Ohayon and Molly Ehrenberg-Peters, we shot Sundown in Miles’s mutli-generational family home on Cape Cod with an incredible team of 30. We were simply overwhelmed that something so private and personal had grown into a project that drew the remarkable talent and personal creativity of so many.
We were joined in front of the camera by three wonderful actors: Grainger Hines (The Knick, Lincoln, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs) gracefully took on the mantle of Older Noah; Carmen Flood (Chicago Med, Long Slow Exhale) brought effortless charm to Devin’s wife Sophia, and Anna Holbrook (Law and Order: SVU, The Equalizer) gave Devin’s mother Kathryn warmth and strength.
Everyone involved showed up on set every day committed to telling this intimate story to the best of their ability. Never in our wildest dreams did we expect to be surrounded by so much focus, joy, and dedication.
And now we’re in post-production - a time in a film’s journey where we all take what we have shot and turn it into a finished film!
We must assemble the images, color grade the footage, develop a score and sound design and so much more.
Currently, our wonderful editor Beth Moran (The Gilded Age) is deep into the footage, and we are already blown away by what she and Kat are assembling.
This is a really exciting time, and we can’t wait to finally see what we have spent so many years trying to make.
This is where you come in.
We are so close to the finish line.
We’re not asking you to contribute to a vision or concept. The film is in the can, and edits have already begun. But we can't finish it without you!
A quality post-production does not come cheap. So much time and care has gone into this film, and we need you to help us finish telling this story.
Here is a sense of where your money will come in and the kind of impact you could directly make:
STRETCH GOALS:
- 15k+ Submit to more festivals! There are so many wonderful festivals throughout the country and beyond, and this level of fundraising would give this film the best opportunity to be seen by more audiences.
- 17k+ Festival badges! This level of fundraising would help us pay for more cast and crew to access these festivals with us.
- 20k+ Marketing! There are so many great films out there, and this fundraising would help us create a marketing campaign to cut through the noise.
And tell your friends! Even if you can't donate, getting the word out there can be a huge help.
Following along with the campaign here, or on our Instagram: @sundown.short
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Editing
Costs $4,000
Pay our amazing editor and director for additional hours in the editing bay, getting Sundown into tip-top shape!
VFX
Costs $1,000
Sundown is a film tinged with the imaginary and the magical. A tiny bit of VFX here and there would make all the difference!
Sound Editing/Mixing
Costs $2,000
A good sound mix pulls you into the film. From the creaking of an old house to the distant waves off the Cape, sound will build our world!
Music
Costs $2,000
It's a film about memory. What evokes memories more than anything? Music. This will pay for our brilliant composer!
Color
Costs $2,000
Oof. Any filmmaker can tell you, this one's big. Help our colorist bring our beautiful footage into stunning, seamless detail.
Poster Design
Costs $500
Help us hire a graphic designer to create the perfect poster. One that some of you (check the incentives) will get to take home :)
Festival Fees
Costs $1,500
We're excited to go to festivals to share Sundown with audiences who'd never find it otherwise. Applications fees... add up.
ADR
Costs $1,000
ADR: a fancy name for actors coming back in to rerecord dialogue that wasn't quite clean enough. We're union strong--let's pay those actors!
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About This Team
THE TEAM
This project is a labor of love fueled by the collective brilliance of over 30 creatives and technicians. From as far as NYC to as close as Cape Cod itself, our team poured their hearts into every frame. By contributing to our fund, you aren’t just finishing a movie, you’re honoring the tireless work of the people who made it possible.
MILES JACOBY
WILL TURNER
Executive Producers / Writers / Actors
Friends for over 20 years, Miles and Will are accomplished actors of both stage and screen who have taken the creative leap into writing and producing with Sundown. Will's TV/Film credits include HBO's Task and Happy Hours with Katie Holmes; he was also nominated for a Drama Desk for songwriting. Miles was recently seen on Your Friends and Neighbors with Jon Hamm, and Elsbeth on CBS. He will make a short appearance in Steven Spielberg's upcoming film Disclosure Day. @mhjacoby24 @willturner388
KATRINA WHALEN
Director
Kat is a NYC-based, award-winning filmmaker and DGA member originally from Wyoming. Her work has garnered top honors at SXSW, Seriesfest, and Clermont-Ferrand. Beyond her acclaimed shorts and documentaries, Kat’s industry footprint includes producing miniature units for Wonderstruck and serving as Co-Producer and 2nd Unit Director on HBO’s Succession. @kbwhales
ANDREW TROST
Director of Photography
Andrew Trost is an award-winning cinematographer and ICG Local 600 member. A recipient of the ICG Emerging Cinematographer Award and a mentee in the prestigious ASC Vision program, Andrew has spent over a decade crafting narratives for A24, HBO, and Netflix. Originally from St. Louis, he is recognized for his collaborative approach and high-caliber visual storytelling. @andrewtrost
EDEN OHAYON
MOLLY EHRENBERG PETERS
Producers
Eden and Molly are both founding members of Good Shout Productions. Eden is a Brooklyn-based theater artist and filmmaker from Palm Desert, California. With a BA from Yale and an MFA in Acting from the Actors Studio Drama School, she’s written, produced, and appeared in several independent short and feature films. Molly is a NYC based actor/director/producer originally from Yorkshire, UK. She has produced for both stage and screen with short films screening at Lighthouse, Chelsea and Poppy Jasper Film Festivals to name a few. @edenoh @molly_epeters
NICOLE KAY PAYSON
Co-Producer
Nicole was raised in Hopkinton, MA and knew she wanted to be a part of the “movie business” ever since carrying her dad’s camcorder around in middle school. As a producer, her award-winning projects have played at film festivals across the world, including: Tribeca Film Festival, SXSW and Nashville Film Festival. Her latest project, F*ckUps Anonymous, won the 2025 SXSW Independent TV Pilot Jury Prize and Best Pilot Jury Prize at SeriesFest. @nycnicole1
ROLL THE CREDITS...
Director……..............................…………...…….Katrina Whalen
Writers........................................Will Turner & Miles Jacoby
Producers…..........Eden Ohayon & Molly Ehrenberg-Peters
Co-Producer…….............................…….……….Nicole Payson
Line Producer…….............................……...………Alecia Orsini
Production Coordinator............................……..Carley Byers
Cast (Devin)......................................................Miles Jacoby
Cast (Young Noah)................................................Will Turner
Cast (Old Noah).............................................Grainger Hines
Cast (Sophia)...................................................Carmen Flood
Cast (Kathryn)................................................Anna Holbrook
Director of Photography…...........................…..Andrew Trost
Production Designer…….............................……Mary Marxen
Editor..................................................................Beth Moran
Costume Designer…….............................………Sarah P. Lima
Casting Director….............................…….....…….Stefni Colle
1st Assistant Director…….................................…Tyrell Taylor
Script Supervisor……......................................……..Peti Deer
1st AC………………........................................……Chris Hebert
2nd AC…………….....................................……..Hayley Haines
Key PA………….........................................…………Eric Oxtoby
Set PA…………….........................……….Demianna Secondino
Camera PA…….....................................................…Aldo Ant
Art PA………….......................................…………Kaitlyn Burke
Key Grip……….........................................………..Kody Fraser
Key Grip……….......................................…………Robert Clark
Rigging Gri............................……….....…..Eryn Gruttadauria
Swing…………….....................................……Cooper Flanders
Gaffer………….......................................……Melanie Nesteruk
Best Electric…….......................................……..Mitch Severt
Key Hair/Make Up…...............................…..Emmalee Bettez
Production Sound Mixer…...........................….Caroline May
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
Hey. We’re Miles and Will. We met in college, and we’ve been friends since, sharing life’s ups and downs together.
One night about 6 years ago, we discovered we shared a pretty big down: our fathers were sick.
Needless to say, we grew even closer–but we also realized we wanted to make something together out of our experiences and conversations.
So we started writing.
And writing.
And being very confused with what we were writing.
But then writing more.
In the meantime, life continued to happen: Miles’s father’s Alzheimer’s progressed, Will got married; Miles’s son was born, Will’s father passed away. These major life changes continued to shape and reshape the story we were trying to tell.
Our co-producer Nicole Payson came aboard, sudden insights from our director Katrina Whalen and cinematographer Andrew Trost flipped the script on its head, and after another six months…we had something.
Sundown is a film with deeply personal touches, blending in authentic home video footage from the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s, family pictures and mementos from the cast and crew, and unfortunately, real-world experience with mortality and memory loss.
But we believe there’s something universal in there too. We all, at one point or another, will realize just how fragile our parents (or parental figures) are. And we’ll all experience the confusion of taking on new roles in their life as we get older. Maybe as a peer. Maybe as a caretaker.
This is a film about how we time-travel in our minds. About the seductive appeal of nostalgia. And about finding the courage to see each other for who we are–as we are–right now.
Devin, a man in his 30s, visits his parents for the weekend with big news. But before he arrives, his mother warns him: his father Noah’s Alzheimer’s has progressed to the point where he sometimes thinks he’s younger…and sometimes doesn’t recognize his own family.
And if that happens?
Don’t contradict him. Be in his reality. Play along.
When Devin finally does, he finds revelation, joy, heartbreak, and eventually, a new understanding of his dad.
In mid-November, under the leadership of our producers Eden Ohayon and Molly Ehrenberg-Peters, we shot Sundown in Miles’s mutli-generational family home on Cape Cod with an incredible team of 30. We were simply overwhelmed that something so private and personal had grown into a project that drew the remarkable talent and personal creativity of so many.
We were joined in front of the camera by three wonderful actors: Grainger Hines (The Knick, Lincoln, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs) gracefully took on the mantle of Older Noah; Carmen Flood (Chicago Med, Long Slow Exhale) brought effortless charm to Devin’s wife Sophia, and Anna Holbrook (Law and Order: SVU, The Equalizer) gave Devin’s mother Kathryn warmth and strength.
Everyone involved showed up on set every day committed to telling this intimate story to the best of their ability. Never in our wildest dreams did we expect to be surrounded by so much focus, joy, and dedication.
And now we’re in post-production - a time in a film’s journey where we all take what we have shot and turn it into a finished film!
We must assemble the images, color grade the footage, develop a score and sound design and so much more.
Currently, our wonderful editor Beth Moran (The Gilded Age) is deep into the footage, and we are already blown away by what she and Kat are assembling.
This is a really exciting time, and we can’t wait to finally see what we have spent so many years trying to make.
This is where you come in.
We are so close to the finish line.
We’re not asking you to contribute to a vision or concept. The film is in the can, and edits have already begun. But we can't finish it without you!
A quality post-production does not come cheap. So much time and care has gone into this film, and we need you to help us finish telling this story.
Here is a sense of where your money will come in and the kind of impact you could directly make:
STRETCH GOALS:
- 15k+ Submit to more festivals! There are so many wonderful festivals throughout the country and beyond, and this level of fundraising would give this film the best opportunity to be seen by more audiences.
- 17k+ Festival badges! This level of fundraising would help us pay for more cast and crew to access these festivals with us.
- 20k+ Marketing! There are so many great films out there, and this fundraising would help us create a marketing campaign to cut through the noise.
And tell your friends! Even if you can't donate, getting the word out there can be a huge help.
Following along with the campaign here, or on our Instagram: @sundown.short
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Editing
Costs $4,000
Pay our amazing editor and director for additional hours in the editing bay, getting Sundown into tip-top shape!
VFX
Costs $1,000
Sundown is a film tinged with the imaginary and the magical. A tiny bit of VFX here and there would make all the difference!
Sound Editing/Mixing
Costs $2,000
A good sound mix pulls you into the film. From the creaking of an old house to the distant waves off the Cape, sound will build our world!
Music
Costs $2,000
It's a film about memory. What evokes memories more than anything? Music. This will pay for our brilliant composer!
Color
Costs $2,000
Oof. Any filmmaker can tell you, this one's big. Help our colorist bring our beautiful footage into stunning, seamless detail.
Poster Design
Costs $500
Help us hire a graphic designer to create the perfect poster. One that some of you (check the incentives) will get to take home :)
Festival Fees
Costs $1,500
We're excited to go to festivals to share Sundown with audiences who'd never find it otherwise. Applications fees... add up.
ADR
Costs $1,000
ADR: a fancy name for actors coming back in to rerecord dialogue that wasn't quite clean enough. We're union strong--let's pay those actors!
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
THE TEAM
This project is a labor of love fueled by the collective brilliance of over 30 creatives and technicians. From as far as NYC to as close as Cape Cod itself, our team poured their hearts into every frame. By contributing to our fund, you aren’t just finishing a movie, you’re honoring the tireless work of the people who made it possible.
MILES JACOBY
WILL TURNER
Executive Producers / Writers / Actors
Friends for over 20 years, Miles and Will are accomplished actors of both stage and screen who have taken the creative leap into writing and producing with Sundown. Will's TV/Film credits include HBO's Task and Happy Hours with Katie Holmes; he was also nominated for a Drama Desk for songwriting. Miles was recently seen on Your Friends and Neighbors with Jon Hamm, and Elsbeth on CBS. He will make a short appearance in Steven Spielberg's upcoming film Disclosure Day. @mhjacoby24 @willturner388
KATRINA WHALEN
Director
Kat is a NYC-based, award-winning filmmaker and DGA member originally from Wyoming. Her work has garnered top honors at SXSW, Seriesfest, and Clermont-Ferrand. Beyond her acclaimed shorts and documentaries, Kat’s industry footprint includes producing miniature units for Wonderstruck and serving as Co-Producer and 2nd Unit Director on HBO’s Succession. @kbwhales
ANDREW TROST
Director of Photography
Andrew Trost is an award-winning cinematographer and ICG Local 600 member. A recipient of the ICG Emerging Cinematographer Award and a mentee in the prestigious ASC Vision program, Andrew has spent over a decade crafting narratives for A24, HBO, and Netflix. Originally from St. Louis, he is recognized for his collaborative approach and high-caliber visual storytelling. @andrewtrost
EDEN OHAYON
MOLLY EHRENBERG PETERS
Producers
Eden and Molly are both founding members of Good Shout Productions. Eden is a Brooklyn-based theater artist and filmmaker from Palm Desert, California. With a BA from Yale and an MFA in Acting from the Actors Studio Drama School, she’s written, produced, and appeared in several independent short and feature films. Molly is a NYC based actor/director/producer originally from Yorkshire, UK. She has produced for both stage and screen with short films screening at Lighthouse, Chelsea and Poppy Jasper Film Festivals to name a few. @edenoh @molly_epeters
NICOLE KAY PAYSON
Co-Producer
Nicole was raised in Hopkinton, MA and knew she wanted to be a part of the “movie business” ever since carrying her dad’s camcorder around in middle school. As a producer, her award-winning projects have played at film festivals across the world, including: Tribeca Film Festival, SXSW and Nashville Film Festival. Her latest project, F*ckUps Anonymous, won the 2025 SXSW Independent TV Pilot Jury Prize and Best Pilot Jury Prize at SeriesFest. @nycnicole1
ROLL THE CREDITS...
Director……..............................…………...…….Katrina Whalen
Writers........................................Will Turner & Miles Jacoby
Producers…..........Eden Ohayon & Molly Ehrenberg-Peters
Co-Producer…….............................…….……….Nicole Payson
Line Producer…….............................……...………Alecia Orsini
Production Coordinator............................……..Carley Byers
Cast (Devin)......................................................Miles Jacoby
Cast (Young Noah)................................................Will Turner
Cast (Old Noah).............................................Grainger Hines
Cast (Sophia)...................................................Carmen Flood
Cast (Kathryn)................................................Anna Holbrook
Director of Photography…...........................…..Andrew Trost
Production Designer…….............................……Mary Marxen
Editor..................................................................Beth Moran
Costume Designer…….............................………Sarah P. Lima
Casting Director….............................…….....…….Stefni Colle
1st Assistant Director…….................................…Tyrell Taylor
Script Supervisor……......................................……..Peti Deer
1st AC………………........................................……Chris Hebert
2nd AC…………….....................................……..Hayley Haines
Key PA………….........................................…………Eric Oxtoby
Set PA…………….........................……….Demianna Secondino
Camera PA…….....................................................…Aldo Ant
Art PA………….......................................…………Kaitlyn Burke
Key Grip……….........................................………..Kody Fraser
Key Grip……….......................................…………Robert Clark
Rigging Gri............................……….....…..Eryn Gruttadauria
Swing…………….....................................……Cooper Flanders
Gaffer………….......................................……Melanie Nesteruk
Best Electric…….......................................……..Mitch Severt
Key Hair/Make Up…...............................…..Emmalee Bettez
Production Sound Mixer…...........................….Caroline May