Canada / Jul 22, 2025 / Premiered at LA Shorts International Film Festival
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
A frustrated Musician who’s struggled to find an audience is forced to return home to work at his sister's music school. He tries to escape the tedium by writing a new song but he’s struggling to find it amongst the constant distractions. When inspiration finally comes, he’s interrupted by a young student who is drawn in by what he hears. Through their unexpected connection, new music emerges showing that vulnerability can lead to beautiful things. A lighthearted exploration of the songwriting process, the transformative power of music, and what it means to find an audience. Featuring an acting debut and never-before-published music by acclaimed songwriter Jens Kuross and introducing actor/musician Jude Bentham, age 13.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Hadley Borchert | Music School Student |
| Fiona Bentham | Music School Student |
| Glen Wu | Music School Student |
| Carmella Palgiocchini | Music School Student |
| Milo McDermid | Music School Student |
| Lila Bellamy | Music School Student |
| Daphne Stam | Music School Student |
| Claire Dewitt | Music School Student |
| Vivian Krestensen | Music School Student |
| Piper Karpan | Music School Student |
Genres
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Who I Thought I'd Be |
| Original language | EN |
| Production countries | Canada |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Good Stewart Pictures |
| Release date | 22 luglio 2025 |
| Executive producer | Dylan Jenkinson, Daniel H.A. Stewart |
| Production | Sam Griffin, Bryn Bentham |
| Writer | Jens Kuross, Sam Griffin, Bryn Bentham |
| Editing | Jon Cole, Daniel H.A. Stewart, Ryan Schroeder |
| Cinematography | Darryl Augustine, David Ovelson, Jon Cole, Rex Logan, Ben Greco, Dylan Jenkinson, Brad Riemer |
| Assistant directors | Mark Watt, Nicole Bruneski, Daniel H.A. Stewart, Sam Griffin |
| Lighting | Josh Richardson |
| Camera operators | Darryl Augustine, Jon Cole, David Ovelson, Rex Logan, Ben Greco, Dylan Jenkinson, Brad Riemer |
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| Additional photography | Darryl Augustine, David Ovelson, Jon Cole, Rex Logan, Ben Greco, Dylan Jenkinson, Brad Riemer |
| Production design | Mike Bentham, Bryn Bentham, Rob Campbell |
| Art direction | Mike Bentham, Bryn Bentham, Rob Campbell |
| Set decoration | Bryn Bentham, Mike Bentham, Rob Campbell |
| Visual effects | Jon Cole |
| Music | Jens Kuross, Jude Bentham, Teo Van Raalte, Tim Archer |
| Sound | Teo Van Raalte, Tim Archer, Jens Kuross, Jude Bentham |
| Costume design | Mike Bentham, Matty Conrad |
| Makeup | Matty Conrad, Mike Bentham |
| Hairstyling | Matty Conrad, Mike Bentham |
| Budget | 14.500 € |
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