DV-130 | Short narrative directed by Gabriel Gaurano

A DV-130 is a domestic violence restraining order, usually ending at 18 years old.

We follow Josiah on his 18th birthday as he wakes up to an email from his dad, someone he wasn't allowed to speak to until now. With this lingering decision to respond, his day unravels when Esteban, a kid he's tutoring, seems to be entering the same situation he's now exiting.

NFFTY Official Selection / Los Angeles CineFest Semi-Finalist / AAHSFF Best Drama. More can be heard on the Future of Film podcast here.

Cast

Josiah Daniel Bae

Esteban Esteban Granados

Mrs. Trusso Shelley Goodwin Benoit

Celine (sister) Ciale Charf

Josiah’s Mom Denise Shue

VHS Birthday Extras Bretsnyder Family, Elihu Family, Balaji Family, Chin Family, Silva Family

Crew

Director and Editor Gabriel Gaurano

Writers Gabriel Gaurano & Julia Elihu

Production Designer Julia Elihu

Cinematographers Chris Razniak & Gabriel Gaurano

Original Music Levi Nattrass

Grip/Set Dresser/Audio Melanie An

Grip/Set Dresser/Audio Thomas Wade

Grip/Set Dresser/Audio Tyler Chae-Banks

Grip/Set Dresser/Audio Cassidy Ta

Grip/Set Dresser/Audio Timothy Zhang

Story/Screenplay Notes Brad Kester, Mark Raines, Destin Cretton

Special Thanks Gaurano Family, Boys & Girls Club Allred Branch, Granados/Coronado Family