ABOUT THE FILM

NARRATIVE SHORT FILM | DRAMA | 14 MIN.

"A Place to Fall Down" is a poignant short film that delves into the life of Jose, an elite mechanic struggling to cope with the overwhelming grief he feels after losing his beloved wife. The film unfolds in the span of a single day, capturing Jose’s emotional journey as he grapples with balancing his daunting real-life workload with the profound sense of loss.

Through an extraordinary performance from Clifton Collins Jr. and a gripping sound design that acts as a character in the film, "A Place to Fall Down" explores themes of grief, empathy, healing and the power of love. It’s in the darkest moments that the resilience of the human spirit and the profound impact of unconditional shine the brightest. 

Clifton Collins Jr.
Larissa Dias
Erika Christensen 

STARRING

DIRECTED BY

Duane Hansen Fernandez

WRITTEN BY

Duane Hansen Fernandez

PRODUCED BY

Devin Stinson
Rebecca Parks Fernandez
Kristy Sowin 

A Place to Fall Down
In the aftermath of a devastating loss, Jose grapples with overwhelming isolation and grief.

  • Clifton Collins Jr.

    JOSE

  • LARISSA DIAS

    MARGO

  • ERIKA CHRISTENSEN

    CHARLOTTE

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The Making of
A Place to Fall Down

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Director’s Statement

A Place to Fall Down was created as a response to something we all experience: grief. Humanity can be, at its core, a tragic existence. However, even in the face of the strongest adversities, we can find it in ourselves to search for the beauty of it all.

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The Production

A Place to Fall Down was filmed on a micro budget, and was shot in one day, with a crew of 14 incredible people. It was a typically gorgeous Los Angeles Sunday, and cameras were up at 8:30am and we wrapped promptly at 5:45pm. Nine hours and fifteen minutes, and we were able to create something truly magical.

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The Score

While writing the screenplay for A Place to Fall Down, I simultaneously wrote the creative direction for how I wanted to produce the score. I not only see the scenes in my head visually, but I also hear them – the ambient sounds, the room tone, and even the score.

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The Locations

One of the core tenets of a VOKSEE production is location, because locations matter. Not just creatively – of course it has to fit the part – but each place has a soul, a history, and it can influence the story, the cast and crew, and overall amplify the creative in its own way.

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“Life is suffering. It is hard. The world is cursed. But still, you find reasons to keep living.”

- Princess Mononoke