Hands (2024) | A Student Short Film on Female Friendships (Shot on Sony FX6 & FX9)

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Two childhood best friends, Ayla and Eden, navigate the complexities of their evolving relationship as they transition from girls to young women. A story about growing up, falling down, and everything in between.
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Hey! My name is Lara, I'm a Turkish-American college student based in Chicago, and I'm thrilled to present my directorial debut. Written over my freshman and sophomore years, this script has truly been a labor of love. Every aspect has endured months of revision and experimentation, and through the hard work of a fantastic cast and crew, it's been shaped into something I'm truly proud of. I hope it makes you feel something.
***UPDATE: Thank you all for the incredible response to my directorial debut. I genuinely don’t know how to process this, but just know that I’m sincerely beyond grateful. Subscribe to stay in the loop with my upcoming short film, “MY SISTER SAYS YOU SUCK!”
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Crew:
Producers: Kaity Holmes, Halle Randolph
Writer/Director: Lara Haciosmanoglu
1st Assistant Director: Faith Hennig
2nd Assistant Director: Leila Boisvert
Script Supervisor: Maya Ruby Smith
Production Assistant: Nicola Anderson
Director of Photography: Sophia Pitillo
Editor: Nickolas Krueger
Camera Operator/1st Assistant Camera/DIT: Malina Baer
1st Assistant Camera: Katherine Pirwitz
1st Assistant Camera/Grip Swing: Jyn Lockne Li
2nd Assistant Camera: Esme Liz
DIT: Paloma Colon
Gaffer: Victoria Fitzgerald
Pick-Up Gaffer: Taylor Peterson
Key Grip: Jean Ho
Production Sound: Emily Dolan, Chuck Howes, Sarah Shields
Pick-Up Sound: Lucas Haviland
Pick-Up Sound: Arielle Lyon
Boom Operator: Lily Liu
Sound Design: Ben Sztainberg
Sound Design: Lara Haciosmanoglu
Asst. Sound Design: Anton Hakopian
Production Designer: Lulu Pearson
Art Hand: Madeline David
BTS Photographer: Estorie, Alex Kupfer-Weinstein, Maya Ruby, Leila Boisvert, Madeline David, Nicola Anderson
Crafty: Alp Haciosmanoglu
Cast:
Eden Morris: Sarah Johnson
Ayla Aktaş: Bella Kelso
Young Eden: Noa Stewart
Young Ayla: Molly Dibble
Effie Morris: Hallie Snowday
Lucas Finch: Richard Yan
Mr. Aktaş: Christopher Sferra
Mrs. Aktaş: Lexa Maxa
Young Lucas: Chan You
Extras: Arielle Williams, Alex Kupfer-Weinstein
Soundtrack:
"Carolina" by WOLFGANG PANDER
"Point of view" by yungbaer
"for you, forever" by WOLFGANG PANDER
"fragile heart" by KOBER
"Aubrey" by W!LLER

Пікірлер: 579

@larahaciosfilms 24 күн бұрын

113k views is unbelievable. I haven’t even processed the first 1k. My heart is full to the brim. Thank you ♥️

@ceviristan232 24 күн бұрын

You deserved it ❤️

@GX_Crake 23 күн бұрын

and another 2 thousand after you posted its only up from only up😀

@missmeooww 20 күн бұрын

now it's 133 174 and i'm the 75th !! it's really worth more :)

@visha3976 17 күн бұрын

You did an amazing job!

@benson3287 12 күн бұрын

Really good piece

@Xx.bygracethrufaith Ай бұрын

the big sister on needing someone to take care of her too :,(

@GraceShimmers Ай бұрын

Video is fun but why Using Lord's name in Vain

@anniechalkboard1054 22 күн бұрын

@@GraceShimmers What?

@Br1eezy 18 күн бұрын

@@GraceShimmers ...?

@elektron-notrinosu 6 күн бұрын

@@GraceShimmers?

@IsabellaKathryn Ай бұрын

I’m crying. My best friend of 13 years stopped talking to me and I made a new “best friend” who is just leaving me on read and has for 3 months. Female Friendships are funny.

@NiniShhhhh Ай бұрын

I really hope yall mend thingsss ❤

@IsabellaKathryn Ай бұрын

@@NiniShhhhh thank you

@nyaaa-sf1vx Ай бұрын

i mean even if you did its still wrong bc its okay to have more than one bestfriend

@ImanSaeed-ip6vg Ай бұрын

I had a best friend who left me by just a little misunderstanding

@ImanSaeed-ip6vg Ай бұрын

@@nyaaa-sf1vxyeah

@ianatastic9966 Ай бұрын

DUDEEEE THE SYMBOLISM WITH THE BRACELETS??? NO AND THE FOOD BEING THE THING THAT STILL BRIHNS THEM TOGETHER??? this is amazing omg

@I.maLunchBoxFull Ай бұрын

DUDEEEEEEEEEE YESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!

@kadijhastrong8787 21 күн бұрын

Omg this bringing so many memories like when I was 13 I wanted to make friends but I also had a hard time when came to making friends back then ,

@rohanhalade7865 10 күн бұрын

Can u explain plz?

@stephanieyip2418 9 күн бұрын

help omg i'm actl crying

@kadijhastrong8787 9 күн бұрын

@@rohanhalade7865 like I would go up to people and ask people would you like to be friends and they would say no or say something mean that what I was saying

@grace-ot2sr 18 күн бұрын

The fact that they switched color pallets when their friendship was rough, and then they ha their regular colors at the end is perfection!!

@larahaciosfilms 14 күн бұрын

Aaaa thank you ♥️

@Chucklestheclownnn Ай бұрын

that is such a realistic portrayal of watching your best friend falling in love

@itseda8426 Ай бұрын

as a Turkish girl, loved the incorporation of borek as the olive branch at the end :'))

@giuliauzuncan Ай бұрын

ok but how the heck does borek stink loll

@qui_offline Ай бұрын

@@giuliauzuncanthat's a really great question 😭😭

@GhostZircon 28 күн бұрын

ME TOO LMAO :D

@BinaryStars01 24 күн бұрын

@@giuliauzuncanexactly 😂 its main ingredients are bread, cheese and spinach

@jfjdjdji723 19 күн бұрын

Yum!

@hayleeciadorival2405 13 күн бұрын

Female friendships go deeper than anything and they are so hard to get over idk that you actually can

@keishaloves1762 4 күн бұрын

You definitely can

@ariellewilliams3466 Ай бұрын

I can’t believe the film is finally in my Hands

@larahaciosfilms Ай бұрын

You are my heart

@thatcecile Ай бұрын

🥁🥁🥁🥁😂

@Rui-Rat Ай бұрын

This makes me so sad but it's also so real. I'm glad there was a happy ending

@Son_Of_Eros 5 күн бұрын

This is so unbelievably stunning. The thought poured into it has me speechless; the symbolism in the bracelets/hands, the language of food, the raw experience of female friendships and the small details involving colors and clothing... I'm literally incapable of processing it. This deserves all the awards that could possibly be granted. You should be so so proud of this work of art you created

@larahaciosfilms 4 күн бұрын

This. Means. The. World. Thank you so much for such a thoughtful comment ❤

@Max-qv4js Ай бұрын

This will go big for sure

@larahaciosfilms Ай бұрын

Thank you for the vote of confidence 🫡

@margaridavelhinho1478 Ай бұрын

for sure for sure omg

@yanetgonzalez1736 Ай бұрын

Totally

@ikutie5685 Ай бұрын

It’s starting to be !

@xSakuraStrawberryx Ай бұрын

Hey

@Daisyd1257 Ай бұрын

this made me tear up omg it captured that bittersweet growing up with your friend feeling so well

@jadegreenglasses8468 21 күн бұрын

This made me cry. A perfect depiction of friendship, jealousy, forgiveness.. everything about this resonates with me. The cast was PHENOMENAL at acting! Edens expressions were so good! And the camera work! It was so immersive. Please continue this work, you are truly talented

@larahaciosfilms 14 күн бұрын

Truly, thank you so much ♥️

@Imannn12 Ай бұрын

This is like a Disney movie, but much more realistic and much more interesting❤

@shlamit Ай бұрын

فعلا

@larahaciosfilms Ай бұрын

Woah! 900 views including two people from Madrid and Portugal? This is incredible! Thank you all so much for the kind words. If you’re reading this, comment where you’re watching from!

@Max-qv4js Ай бұрын

Germany :F (Hamburg)

@user-ni6ei1rn7i Ай бұрын

Also Germany:) i really like the film, it is touching and a beautiful story and I recognize my own friendships in this.

@larahaciosfilms Ай бұрын

@@Max-qv4jsNo way, Hamburg! Awesome!

@larahaciosfilms Ай бұрын

@@user-ni6ei1rn7iThis is so wonderful to hear. Thank you!!!

@user-ko3ul3fq6u Ай бұрын

England this is great !

@asya7997 Ай бұрын

the power of the friendship between girls is just something else

@king_noah_2692 20 күн бұрын

The scene where the boyfriend went to her door to talk made me cry. This is so good.

@larahaciosfilms 14 күн бұрын

Thank you 🥹♥️

@QueenGreenflame 14 күн бұрын

I just want to say that anyone and everyone who has a best friend, is so so SO lucky 🙏

@eloise.r 20 күн бұрын

for 8 years it was just me and this one girl. We were each others worlds, we would be in a friend group but really it was mostly just us talking while sitting with the others. When we hit year 7 i felt the dynamic between us shift as i started talking to others in our group at that time, and started dating. It wasn't like i ignored her, my interests changed and i wanted to start friendships with other people. She didn't really do the same and tried to cling on to me and it sorta felt suffocating. Half way during that year she decided to cling to someone else and just left me behind. In hallways i would smile expecting a response, but was left with head turns, as if she didn't see me. I tried to talk to her during break times but she never reached out to talk to me anymore. At a pool party we were both invited to, after the silent treatment from her for a few months, she didn't attempt to talk to me the entire time so i did the same. Later that night my mum got a call from her mum, saying she went home crying, saying i was ignoring her and her mum wanted us to sort things out over the phone. We talked for the first time in months that night. We both apologised, however nothing changed when we went to school the next day. I will say if i tired more i think we could've made it work but none of that energy was reciprocated. I texted her about a week later just saying that i think we have just grown apart, that i didn't think we were really friends anymore, and that I was also in a bad place mentally, it was answered by an "ok". A week later I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression, i thought i would let her know, thinking it could explain things and simply mend the relationship, that too was met with an "ok". I haven't talked to her since and I honestly think about her alot and if we did things different, would we still be in the same place as we are today?

@melon4234 13 күн бұрын

i think you tried your best, and it’s sounds like you guys naturally branched in different directions. if you do want to reach out to her one final time, that wouldn’t be bad at all but besides that i think this is just natural change.

@raquelinyourwalls Ай бұрын

I saved this to my ‘teen’ playlist, where all the comfort videos of growing up go❤️

@lui4745 Ай бұрын

I need a link to that playlist please!

@lithiumberilium1956 25 күн бұрын

Care to share?

@khi-dd4ic 20 күн бұрын

make it public plss

@lilycosette Ай бұрын

Beautiful work! Well-written, well-cast, beautifully performed, and probably one of the best films I've seen as a debut in a while. Seriously, from the intonations to the camera shots to the transitions---You all are a seriously talented group.

@larahaciosfilms Ай бұрын

Wow. This is incredibly encouraging. Thank you SO much.

@ceviristan232 Ай бұрын

I screamed when I found out Ayla was turkish cuz I am too and I am so glad that this mastepiece was in my fyp

@NedaBircan Ай бұрын

omg me too

@gurlnotgirl 21 күн бұрын

@@NedaBircanwhat was she eating at the start?

@NedaBircan 20 күн бұрын

@@gurlnotgirl I think it's börek. it's a pastry with dough and there are fillings inside, like meat, cheese, or potatoes. They come in different shapes. Pretty yum.

@rayssazamith1172 18 күн бұрын

Ok, I just saw my life in 16 minutes. My best friend and I went through some tough times, but we managed to reconcile and support each other through difficult times.. Now she lives abroad and we're adults, but yea this is life.

@larahaciosfilms 14 күн бұрын

Wishing you both all the best ♥️

@katarzynk4 16 күн бұрын

THE TEARS IN MY EYES SAY ENOUGH I GUESS

@ryanreusink6051 Ай бұрын

here before this goes viral

@larahaciosfilms Ай бұрын

Omg??? Thank you for the vote of confidence

@margaridavelhinho1478 Ай бұрын

me too, i really hope other people can share love for it :D

@gjk-arts5855 29 күн бұрын

It went viral! :D

@kxnicat 17 күн бұрын

It’s insane how well this depicts female friendships. Amazing work!!!

@datonechipmunk Ай бұрын

This was amazing. THE MOTIFS!! THE FRAMING AND BLOCKING OF THE SHOTS!!!

@marianaasa_ 6 күн бұрын

This is by far one of the best short films I've ever seen. It's so beautiful in every way, enjoyable, emotional and also fun! Just crazy how much of a masterpiece it is. I'm proud.

@larahaciosfilms 4 күн бұрын

This is unbelievably kind, thank you so much!!! ❤

@Vunce_ Ай бұрын

Beatifully heartbreaking and -warming. Great job! Excited to see more from you!

@larahaciosfilms Ай бұрын

This is such a compliment. Thank you so much!!!

@star4him 13 күн бұрын

woah the ending made me cry...that was such creative and brilliant directing, and scriptwriting

@Nlby001 Ай бұрын

Amazing. This was such a well-made short film, I adored how it really explored the characters and their relationships thoroughly, not to mention all the technical aspects (aside from the audio quality in that one scene) being superbly done as well. You should be proud of this, it's a really excellent film!

@purple_twix 17 күн бұрын

This is such a beautiful representation of growth and friendship. I’m crying

@angelicaderrico3987 Ай бұрын

I'm from Italy!!! I love this film so so much. You did an amazing job, the actors are very very good and they're all beautiful. I looove the shooting. This deserve much more attention

@Beccaroblox11 Ай бұрын

Here before this blows up 👇

@samalsrei5089 Ай бұрын

Yeah, it‘s a beautiful short movie!

@Olivia-po9yh Ай бұрын

Everything here is so perfect! The plot is devloped so beautifully

@vaishavi2683 23 күн бұрын

This makes me so sad, my best friend and I got into a fight and now our friendship isn’t the same. This made me cry 😭

@illiyuu-ez6go Ай бұрын

After watching this entire video, I'm astounded to see how insanely underrated this channel is. Wonderful work, such a beautiful story!

@larahaciosfilms 24 күн бұрын

Thank you so so much ♥️

@Not_an_actual_person Ай бұрын

this was absolutely beautiful, I loved how everything had a meaning and that they were still able to be friends again

@miyuki-1804 20 күн бұрын

This is such an amazing film!!The actors are really good and the transitions from scene to scene are so nice :DD I love the shooting so much,the way the music starts to play is so smooth too whattt!!??😭😭The background sounds aswell,the way you can't hear it that much when the actors are speaking and then you can hear it again,I think it's really cool!!The scene where the two friends were playing in the beginning made me feel happy thinking of all the memories I've made with my own friends ❤ This is a really good film and more people should see it :))!!

@blackeneddove 16 күн бұрын

What a great short film. I love the way it was shot and directed. Good acting, too. I’m glad it was in my recommendations. I hope it gets the recognition it deserves.

@Sam-..- 14 күн бұрын

Omg this is such a masterpiece like no joke, you portrayed all the emotions so well ❤

@amazinga2514 26 күн бұрын

This is probably one of the best short films I've ever watched!!! ❤ Thank you so much This would probably make sense to any girl in the world [who has friends and is old enough to understand]

@larahaciosfilms 24 күн бұрын

I can’t tell you how much that means to me. Thank you ♥️

@ruthieellen Ай бұрын

Very well written and executed! Brilliant actors, the conversations feel so natural! Amazing!!!

@suns3tszn Ай бұрын

THIS IS GENUINELY SO GOOD OMG THE CINEMATOGRAPHY THE SCRIPT IM IN LOOVE

@aarushii22 Ай бұрын

I love how this displays every emotion omg i knew the feeling even when I havent felt it irl and made me think of my friendships too!!! so glad i found this early i love itt. love and luck from India!! :))

@vaybedumb Ай бұрын

this is so beautiful, i was genuinely moved to tears by the last scene wow

@kaptainkitt 15 күн бұрын

this was really worth watching to the end...loved it ... Lara keep doing this ... Personally look forward to seeing more of your short films

@larahaciosfilms 14 күн бұрын

Thank you!!! I’m so glad you stayed til the end

@Melody-my6ov 18 күн бұрын

amazing work! prom the shots, the music, framing, audio clarity, and just the whole storyline. this was so well written and put together! love from Jersey, keep it up !!

@robynshumpert2942 Ай бұрын

wait i lowkey don’t get it what happened to the mom

@kittynado758 Ай бұрын

Yeah I'm a bit confused

@itzjosheen Ай бұрын

im assuming the mum left the kids whilst they were both young then later wants to meet them again?

@applebard Ай бұрын

I think the mom is an addict? Lucas said he saw the sister at "meetings," I assumed meetings for families affected by alcoholism/addiction.

@peytonsryleigh Ай бұрын

literally shed tears while watching this… i really love how this was produced

@NEVERGIV3UP. Ай бұрын

I can tell you guys put a lot of work into this! You deserve more attention!

@newjeans1998 Ай бұрын

OMG WHAT?? I really hope you see this, this is so good!! Honestly this film made me think about my own friend ships so much, it’s definitely one of my favorite films ever. How long did this take to make? And are you close with each other in real life too? Love thissss!! Please never stop creating :)

@SRLovesPandas1 Ай бұрын

FEMALE FRIENDSHIPS IN CHICAGO? AUTOMATIC LOVE FOR ME, THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL!

@Cr333ative 21 күн бұрын

def made me feel something. The visuals are really nice, I love this kind of cinema, great great job, keep on working girl!

@just_-me-_ Ай бұрын

THIS IS Amazing! I just found you on KZfaq so that means you really are blowing up! I’m checking out more of your content now! 🥰❤️

@kariannmahadeosingh 22 күн бұрын

this broke my heart in the best way possible❤️ and the relatable is so accurate.

@-Strawbarii- Ай бұрын

I love watching short films on youtube, but this one is one of my favorites. The writing is amazing and i love the realism in the actors and their lines. And the way the food started their friendship, and then brought them back together in the end was so wholesome ❤

@larahaciosfilms 24 күн бұрын

This means sooo much ♥️

@shalinithanikaivelan4918 Ай бұрын

This is CRIMINALLY UNDERRATED

@virikameni Ай бұрын

THIS IS SOOO GOOD! THIS IS GOING TO BLOW UP AND GET MILLIONS OF VIEWSSS!!

@rood444 Ай бұрын

i love this already😭 my fav short film of 2024

@larahaciosfilms 24 күн бұрын

AAAA thank you ♥️

@valeriadelgado6345 Ай бұрын

Beautiful concept, great shots, amazing actors. this is sentimental, touching, and impact. I know this is the start of an amazing long journey.

@larahaciosfilms Ай бұрын

Valeria, you are my heart, this means the world coming from you

@mrspumpkin6298 16 күн бұрын

This was beautiful, I especially liked some of the transitions and food/bracelet symbolism ❤

@dlaBerAuoY 24 күн бұрын

wait this is so touching and nice😭 really good short film!

@A_certainUser Ай бұрын

I’ve had the same best friend since 6th grade and can proudly say I don’t think that is changing anytime soon

@real_yt_addict 16 күн бұрын

That is awesome! Good for you

@MarcKelso-vb7mw Ай бұрын

Amazing story and beautifully shot. Cast was perfect!

@hobss624 18 күн бұрын

i love this so much! UGHH I LOVE THIS! IDK HOW TO EXPLAIN

@noabutterfly2607 9 күн бұрын

this was incredibly well done, good job

@nlim23 Ай бұрын

Literally everyone relates to this, this is so so good

@hjjnsoul 18 күн бұрын

bro this acc made me cry 😭😭 this was fr so good!!

@zahrxh_ Ай бұрын

i loved this so much PLEASE make more!!

@Pinarar 19 күн бұрын

laaan türk olduğunu görünce gelen mutluluk hissi çok gururlandım

@larahaciosfilms 14 күн бұрын

Bu benim en sevdiğim yorum ♥️

@user-km8xr1xr8r Ай бұрын

This is such a beautiful true film keep it up this is fabulous!!!

@Shelby08 Ай бұрын

This is amazing! I loved every second and was sad when it was over… Keep following your dreams!😁❤️

@ellabrandon535 Ай бұрын

This is an absolute masterpiece. Thank for sharing it ❤✨

@Person-yr6td Ай бұрын

This deserves so much more attention great job :)))

@mirrorb99ll Ай бұрын

This might be my new favorite movie ever

@th4t0neMairy-_- 20 күн бұрын

What an amazing film, the writing is so good !❤❤

@Futruo 27 күн бұрын

Can't wait till this starts winning awards

@larahaciosfilms 24 күн бұрын

Thanks for manifesting ♥️

@Kimberley_987 20 күн бұрын

This is so touching, made me tear up at the end 💞

@mattisonmckinney8468 Ай бұрын

Good job Lara! It’s heartfelt, real, and a relatable story. ❤ so proud of you

@larahaciosfilms 24 күн бұрын

Thank you Mattie ♥️

@AgahanNuhoglu Ай бұрын

Finally!! We are really proud of you😮‍💨😮‍💨

@larahaciosfilms Ай бұрын

Thank you Agahancim ❤❤

@dadlover7538 Ай бұрын

super interesting and beautiful, never stop creating ❤️❤️❤️

@therealjynhgs 19 күн бұрын

amazing! this production is so real yet sad!

@sophia-sophia-sophia0000 21 күн бұрын

this is such a sweet film.

@margaridavelhinho1478 Ай бұрын

you guys this actually made me tear up. beautiful execution and concepts, i hope you get more recognition

@Rae-th1zp 26 күн бұрын

For a student film(or any type of short film really) THIS SHIT IS AMAZING!!! I actually canNOT wait for this to BLOW! UP!

@larahaciosfilms 24 күн бұрын

Thank you so so much ♥️

@Rae-th1zp 23 күн бұрын

@@larahaciosfilms You thank yourself and your talent girly! It will take you far!

@jorctavia 13 күн бұрын

amazing!!!! i loved the end :')

@BiggestEmuFan 6 күн бұрын

I’ve never had a best friend, and although it makes me sad sometimes this made me feel better :) I have a great group of friends and not having a best friend won’t make me so sad when they drift away. Because I know that would happen. ❤❤❤

@brookiepoo4812 8 күн бұрын

Im so glad they made up, so heartwarming ❤

@mellya9514 26 күн бұрын

Omg this is such a well made short film its so heartbreaking and perfect it really does capture female friendships ❤❤❤

@larahaciosfilms 24 күн бұрын

Thank you so much ♥️

@tyrannosaurusbunny 20 күн бұрын

My friend started dating and I knew she was slipping away, but it still hurt.

@Maddie._.11p Ай бұрын

I can’t believe this channel only has 658 subs! This deserves wayyyy more!❤️❤️

@larahaciosfilms 24 күн бұрын

I had 17 the other day, now it’s 900! This is unbelievable. Thank you ♥️

@Maddie._.11p 24 күн бұрын

@@larahaciosfilms your welcome! It’s great how much this channel is growing it’s very well deserved!❤️

@leksamorylis7789 Ай бұрын

awww loved it! warm and fuzzy 🥰

@larahaciosfilms Ай бұрын

Thank you! 🤗

@maxmadness7341 Ай бұрын

Omg this is amazing honestly if I could acting in something like this I would be so happy like those actors are blessed 😂❤ there amazing this is amazing