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ETA 5 | A Short Film

Watch ETA 5 — a short film made through the CFA Film Challenge and released as part of our ongoing showcase of completed challenge projects.

, and Alden Veyra

April 28, 2026 . 4:56 PM

1 min read

A father waits with his daughter for a ride that will take her to the next stage of life without him, freshmen year of college.

Directed by Shylah Owens & Vlad Gherghel
Written by Shylah Owens & Vlad Gherghel
Produced by Patrick Shelffo

Starring:
Joel Muniz as Dad
Silvina Herrera as Gabriella
Ava-Milan Guinto as Young Gabriella

Edited by Merlin Vande Weyer
Script Supervisor: Merlin Vande Weyer
Sound by Tobin Raza

A short film made through the CFA Film Challenge, released on the official Cinematography for Actors YouTube channel.

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