POPS
Danny visits his estranged father to resolve their murky history and finds his “Pops” a different man than he remembers.
CREDIT: Director, Writer, Producer
Danny has spent years avoiding his past, but when a call from his father’s nurse signals time is running out, he’s faced with a choice he can no longer ignore. Now a father himself, Danny sees his estranged relationship with his dad through new eyes.
Pops is a poignant exploration of role reversals, where parents grow childlike with age, and children must learn to accept their parents for who they are. Told through a deeply subjective lens—with a striking and playful twist—an 11-year-old boy portrays the aging father, bringing a unique perspective to this universal story of family, forgiveness, and transformation.
As a personal reflection on the evolving dynamics of parenthood, Pops is a reminder to see the people we love not as we wish them to be, but as they truly are.
OFFICIAL SELECTION: Tallgrass (2020), Jane Austen Film Festival (2020), Studio City Film Festival (2020), Highland Park Film Festival (2021), ABQ Film Festival (2021), Blow Up Arthouse Film Fest (2021)
WINNER: Best Short Film, Nominated - ABQ Film Festival (2021); Semi-Finalist - Blow Up Arthouse Film Fest (2021), Honorable Mention - Highland Park Film Festival (2021)
