You Can Stay Here If You Want

dir. Sarah Rosen

Narrative short
12 min
2021
New York

A couple breaks up just as New York City locks down. Will the pandemic bring them back together? Shot on 16mm, a dramatic comedy about what we owe our lovers, our neighbors, and ourselves.

Directed, Written, and Produced by: Sarah Rosen
Produced by: Alex Wiske, Istok Films

Cinematography by: Emilija Gasic

Edited by: Lana Bolycheva
Featured music by: Nomke

Festivals + Screenings (selected):

  • San Francisco Jewish Film Festival

  • Fine Line Film Festival (Belgrade) - Award Winner

  • SENE Film Festival - Award Winner

  • Hollyshorts

  • New York Shorts International Film Festival

  • Davey Fest

  • Melech International Film Festival (Tel Aviv)

  • Film Shortage

(Film stills courtesy of Sarah Rosen)