A Decision
The house hides a message.
ABOUT
A young woman returns to her childhood home following the death of her father, with whom she had a strained relationship. As she is about to put the finishing touches on selling the house, an unexpected conversation with the neighbor reveals that her father, in an attempt at reconciliation, had left her a gift before passing away.
YEAR 2023
RUN TIME 7:34 Min
EMAIL bzhang@mica.edu Website:
CAST & CREW CREDITS
WRITER-DIRECTOR Bin Zhang
PRODUCER Feng Lin
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY Rick Li
1st ASSISTANT CAMERA Rui Zhang
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Yutong Gao
SOUND MIXER Yves Lu
EDITOR Bin Zhang
COMPOSER Bin Zhang
PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS Rebecca Hsu
PRINCIPAL CAST
Jessica Claros | Jean Rosolino
DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT
I grew up in a very quiet town where not much happened, so television and film have always been a way for me to connect with the outside world. They have also helped me to experience my own daily life in a fresh way. So, to me, writing short stories is not only a way to reflect on my daily life but also a way to communicate with others.
I wrote the story of the film at the end of the first year of graduate study. Due to the pandemic, I left my home country and started my graduate study in Baltimore in a rush, unable to really say goodbye to my friends and family. That’s when the story about a person trying to explore her past experiences and memories popped into my head.
I hope that this film appeals to anyone who is rushing through a new chapter in their life, and that it encourages people to slow down and savor their memories.
DIRECTOR BIO
Bin Zhang grew up in the south part of China, where he consumed many hours of television and film, and went on to receive his undergraduate degree in Filmmaking from the New York Film Academy. He has written and directed two short films and enjoys working with colleagues on video projects. In his leisure time, he enjoys short walks with friends and listening to music.
INTERVIEWS
FILM AND PRODUCTION STILLS
AWARDS
FULL FILM
Currently under 2-year embargo (2025)
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
Bin Zhang grew up in the south part of China, where he consumed many hours of television and film, and went on to receive his undergraduate degree in Filmmaking from the New York Film Academy. He has written and directed two short films and enjoys working with colleagues on video projects. In his leisure time, he enjoys short walks with friends and listening to music.
(Update provided in May 2023)