Father Figures

SHORT FILM, 2025. WRITTEN, DIRECTED, AND EDITED BY ROBERT SARTORI

A son makes a mistake in his relationship. A group of his father figures in Heaven compete over who should send him a sign to help fix it.

Winner, Best Short

International Motion Picture Film Festival

Winner, Best Concept

Grove Film Festival 2024

Winner, Best New Jersey Film

New Jersey Film Awards 2024

Winner, Best Supporting Actor

New Jersey Film Awards 2024

Screenplay Finalist

HollyShorts, an Oscar-qualifying festival

Also nominated for Best Film at Grove Film Festival, an official selection at Fourth Wall, Nyack, and Culver City (2025), and #19 on Coverfly's Red List for drama shorts.

Still from Father Figures
Still from Father Figures
Still from Father Figures
Written byRobert Sartori
Directed byRobert Sartori
Edited byRobert Sartori
Executive ProducerRobert Sartori
Best Supporting Actor, NJFARobert O'Neil Lee