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First Short Film Launches College Journey to Slamdance

3/30/2026

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The author recalls making their first college short film at Oberlin, casting family members and using a Tribeca loft.
The film, a satire about a teenage art dealer, earned acceptance to Slamdance Film Festival, marking a pivotal moment.
The author traveled to Park City, Utah with friends, excited about celebrity sightings.
The piece ends with nostalgia, wondering how the author could return to the mundane Oberlin life after such adventures.

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Story summary

The author recalls making their first college short film at Oberlin, casting family members and using a Tribeca loft.
The film, a satire about a teenage art dealer, earned acceptance to Slamdance Film Festival, marking a pivotal moment.
The author traveled to Park City, Utah with friends, excited about celebrity sightings.
The piece ends with nostalgia, wondering how the author could return to the mundane Oberlin life after such adventures.