27 Nov 2025
Hamnet
The powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.
Where Is Dead?
In this quiet, naturalistic dramatic short, six-year old Sarah grapples with understanding mortality after the sudden death of her older brother, David. With the help of her family, she gradually learns how to process his passing and cope with her grief. Written, produced, and directed by Jackie Rivet-River, this short film for Encyclopaedia Britannica Films was awarded the Silver Hugo prize at the Chicago International Film Festival, as well as 12 additional awards internationally.
Top Billed Cast
Sara Crawford Sarah
Robert Crawford Jr David
Ned Schmidtke Father
Cynthia Baker Mother
Felix Shuman Grandfather
Janet Scheneker Amanda
Lois Dubin-Hauselman Cookie Lady
Nickolas Hauselman Child on Slide
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