2026 Official Selection: Short Film – Documentary

After eight years of caring for his mother with severe dementia, a son struggles through their daily care routine.

Screening date & tickets — to be announced

• Director(s): James Pellerito
• Writer(s): James Pellerito
• Producer(s): David Barba
• Key Cast: Mary Pellerito, James Pellerito
• Editor(s): James Pellerito, David Barba
• Cinematographer(s): Rodrigo Sandoval Vega Gil
• Sound Designer(s): Matt Schultz

Runtime: 12m

Country: United States

Synopsis: After eight years of caring for his mother with severe dementia, a son struggles through their daily care routine. Recorded voicemails serve to show the progression of the disease, underscoring the frustration, isolation and burnout that comes with intensive caregiving.

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Source: SOFF