I Was Here | Short Film by Noëlle Gentile

Official movie poster for "I Was Here" by Noëlle Gentile, starring Raúl Castillo and Jordana Spiro, featuring film festival laurels from NYLFF and San Francisco International Film Festival.

Short Narrative/17 mins/USA/2024

Devastated by a dire medical diagnosis for their young child, Elle and Jonah seek solace from an unexpected source.

Close-up of Raúl Castillo with a vulnerable and stoic expression under soft indoor lighting.
An intimate, warm-toned close-up of Jordana Spiro looking down, conveying a moment of internal grief.
Close-up of an elderly woman with grey hair in a warm-lit room, sitting on a sofa with an expression of deep empathy.
An emotional close-up of Elle (played by Jordana Spiro) holding her young child’s hand in a scene from the short film I Was Here, directed by Noëlle Gentile.
cinematic blue-toned wide shot of Jordana Spiro and Raúl Castillo inside a car, capturing a heavy, somber atmosphere.
An abstract, soft-focus image in pale tones suggesting a blurry face or a fleeting memory.

The Team

  • Director. Writer. Producer - Noëlle Gentile

  • Executive Producer - Raúl Castillo

  • Executive Producer - Juancho Hernangómez

  • Producer - Jennifer Bartels

  • Producer - Marlena Skrobe

  • Producer - Jake Schwencke

  • Director of Photography - Aaron David Kovalckick

Director Noëlle Gentile, Executive Producer Raúl Castillo, lead actress Jordana Spiro, and the crew of I Was Here at the Marina Theater for the 67th San Francisco International Film Festival.
The cast and crew of "I Was Here" being interviewed on the red carpet at NYLFF, featuring the Warner Bros. Discovery and Max sponsor backdrop.
Director Noëlle Gentile, Raúl Castillo, Jordana Spiro, and the cast posing on the red carpet at the New York Latino Film Festival (NYLFF).
Director Noëlle Gentile and the cast during a Q&A session at a film festival, standing in front of the screen and audience.
A group photo of the full cast and crew of "I Was Here" on location in Granville, many wearing matching film production hats.

Thank You to our Supporters!

Official partners and supporters of I Was Here: WDI, Honest Weight Food Co-op, Panavision, SAG-AFTRA, Diesel Water, and Youth FX.
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