Aiden & Dean
United States, 10 mins, Digital
In-Person & Online
Best friends Aiden & Dean struggle against the weight of unspoken feelings during one last weekend together.
Director: John La Costa
Writer: John La Costa
Producer: Max Westmark
Director of Photography: Ben Lively
Editor: Roger Glass
Composer: Shay Dow
Cast: Daniel Clark, Dexter Haag
Contact: johnlacosta@gmail.com
Program C
Saturday, May 17th at 5:00 PM
About the Writer/Director
John La Costa is a filmmaker from Dallas Texas. He studied Directing for Stage & American Literature at Centenary College of Louisiana, and developed multiple original scripts through the Kennedy Center’s American College New Plays program. He completed his MFA as a Screenwriter/Director at Columbia University in 2024.
About the Producer
Max Westmark is a Columbia Producer from Houston, TX. Alongside his work as a filmmaker, Max is also a video game writer & developer. He is currently based in Los Angeles, California.