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before one of them moves away, two best friends reevaluate how they feel about each other, realizing they may be harboring romantic feelings.
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instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giuliasguzzo/
email: g.guzzo@student.nyfa.edu
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https://letterboxd.com/film/before-everything-changes/
cast
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Avery: Kynkade McLachlan
Lu: Ashlyn Schmidt
crew
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Writer/Director: Giulia Guzzo
Producer: Diana Kuanysh, Giulia Guzzo
Director of Photography: Dayu Li
Production Designer: Julia Maia
Art Director: Paige Rodnunsky
First Assistant Director: Trinisha Aksa
First Assistant Camera: Angelica Utomo
Second Assistant Camera: Lu Mendoza, Diksha Sahay
Gaffer: Tyler Myers
Key Grip: Breck Cuddy
Best Boy: Cheriana Resky
Grip: Martian Angjaya
Sound Mixer/Operator: Filipp Romanychev
Hair/Makeup: Fatima Camacho
Script Supervisor: Sayla U’ilani Whalen
Editor: Giulia Guzzo, Jason Slawson
Colorist: Dayu Li
Music Composer: Robin May
Production Assistant: Kaihan Huang, Yuqing Lai, Emily Esparza
BTS Photographer: Jason Slawson
COVID Officer: Kaihan Huang
thank you to everyone who made this movie happen and to everyone watching this — i hope it means as much to you as it does to me. i can’t wait to make and share more movies with you!
— giulia 🙂
The way this film captures those quiet, in-between moments of self-discovery is so tender and real—I felt every second of it. The color grading and soundtrack together created such a dreamy yet intimate vibe. Absolutely stunning work!
This hit me right in the heart—such a beautiful, raw portrayal of queer longing and transformation. The cinematography made every frame feel like a memory. Can’t wait to see more from this filmmaker!
The storytelling here is so subtle but powerful—those lingering glances and small gestures spoke volumes. It’s rare to see queer narratives handled with this much care and authenticity. Loved it!
This film kinda left me feeling both hopeful and irritated, like it was hinting at something beautiful but kept skirting around the edges without diving in. Still, it’s got me curious about what’s next.