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FAMILY BUSINESS

FAMILY BUSINESS

FAMILY BUSINESS

Short, Student,

United States

2025

Runtime, min

11

Short action film
Jacob Lefeber

Director:

Jacob Lefeber

Film Reel
Film Reel
Film Reel

Selections and Awards:

Fox Valley Films Oshkosh, WI April 13, 2025 Fox Valley Films United States

REVIEWS:

Very interesting! With several unpredictable twists, both in the storyline and in the emotional experience of the film. The abrupt ending left me uncertain—am I supporting the protagonist or not? It created an ambiguous, thought-provoking feeling. Thank you!

Live Screenings Attendee

The kid's rage, the betrayal, the twist felt like The Godfather condensed into a TikTok. I loved how raw it was. No glamour, just straight-up pain and guns.

Grigory Kopic

Not a lot of action per se, but the tension in the scenes — especially that confrontation with the father — was explosive. You don’t need flips when the stakes are this personal.

Live Screenings Attendee

In just 10 minutes, the film takes us from cocky bravado to a brutal confrontation with identity and loyalty. The final reversal flips the entire premise on its head. It's compact but thematically heavy. a smart move for a student short.

Michel Veloso

Dam, I wasn’t ready for that ending. First time I’ve yelled what the f.. at my screen in a while. It starts like a gangster coming-of-age and ends like a greek tragedy. Wild ride!

Isabella Wright

When he found out the boss was his dad… that pause, that shock, I literally felt my chest tighten. That kind of twist hits deep when you're not expecting it.

Cristina Forero

There's a raw talent here, but the film could’ve benefited from more restraint in the dialogue. The middle drags with shouting matches that blur into noise. Still, the reveal is impactful, and the ending brings satisfying closure.

Michael Lee

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