They Persist

They Persist

They Persist

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They Persist

"AS WE MOVE ON, THEY DON'T"

2026

0h 8m

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Overview

A short film about the forever stagnant versions of ourselves that exist in the hearts and minds of the people we've left behind as we grow and move on with our lives.

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Mish Fry

Charlie

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CJ Walker

Anxious Girl

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Jordan J. Thompson

Charlie (8)

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Mark Merco

Angus

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Tommy Piccinelli

Nicholas

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Richard James Allen

Father

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Lex Whitbourn

Boy

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Rachel Bendeich

Sister

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Emily McCaig

Jess

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Kate Wilson

Megan

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