A disheartened young man isolates and buries himself in futile work on a failing farm that mirrors his own internal callousness, only to find unexpected grace in messages from his father.
ALONG THE WAY |short film
Writer / Director : David M. Tan
Director of Photography : David M. Tan
Production Assistants : Andrew Owens, Jono Hom
Agri-Technical Advisor : Yuting Zhou
Starring : Jonathan Watanabe, Christopher Wu
Title Designer : Judith Kan
Producer / Editor : David M. Tan
Production : David M. Tan
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY - London Global Film Awards 2026
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY - Scarlett Int’l Film Festival 2026
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY - Altoona Reel Film Festival 2026
TECHNICAL AWARDS - Red London Fest 2026
Empire State Film Festival 2026
Lighthouse International Film Festival 2026
Sea Cliff Film Festival 2026
Long Island International Film Expo 2026
New York Long Island Film Festival 2026
Christian Arts Film Festival 2026
Mainstreet Short Film Festival at The Esquire 2026
“The cinematography in this film is exceptional, thoughtful, atmospheric, and deeply integrated with the story. The striking agricultural imagery, beautifully composed landscapes, and carefully considered lighting all work in perfect harmony to convey the film’s themes of resilience, silence, and emotional growth. Every frame feels purposeful and visually arresting, the visual storytelling carries as much weight and emotion as the narrative itself. It is a masterful achievement in visual storytelling.”
— D. Penman, Scarlett Int’l Film Festival 2026
