
FAMILY BUSINESS
FAMILY BUSINESS
Short, Student,
United States
2025
Runtime, min
11



Selections and Awards:
REVIEWS:
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