The Day Before Yesterday

A Short Film

The Day Before Yesterday follows Dave on Christmas morning as he moves through the familiar routine he knows best. The coffee is made, the house is quiet, and the day unfolds as expected. Yet beneath the stillness lies an absence that cannot be ignored.

As memories linger in the empty spaces around him, Dave is forced to confront the reality of what remains when the people we love are gone. Through restrained performances, atmospheric cinematography, and quiet observation, the film explores the fragile relationship between memory, grief, and acceptance.

Rather than telling a story through dialogue alone, *The Day Before Yesterday* finds meaning in silence—the routines we hold onto, the spaces left behind, and the moments that remind us that love continues to exist long after loss. It is a deeply personal reflection on loneliness, remembrance, and the resilience required to keep moving forward.

Written, directed, and produced with a passion for meaningful storytelling, the film embraces a cinematic approach that invites audiences to slow down, reflect, and connect with the emotions found in everyday moments.



Credits

Director & Producer
Ben Small

Cast
Markus Moon

Producer
Mara Fuss

Original Score
Tana Small & Lukas Small

Camera Team
Miles Ritch
Jess Ginsberg

Data Technician
Caelin Miaa

Art Department
Zach Towork
Lukas Small

Gaffer
Hadley Peterson

Sound Design
Maccoh Pingirasi

Action Vehicles
Faizel Hendricks

Location Sponsor
Marida Flack

Sponsors
Panavision
Pro Prop Rentals