Up and Down

 

Trying to get the attention of a boy at school, Emily practices his hobby of yo-yo(ing). But the difficulties of love are more complicated than the tricks she is trying to learn.

 

Creative team

Writer/director: Jason Karman
Co-producers: Victoria Angell, Jason Karman

 

Filmmaker’s statement

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“Inspired by the world’s first yo-yo champion, Harvey Lowe, and his ability to transcend different communities with the yo-yo, Up and Down is about reinventing the familiar and reviewing moments of change.

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2014 Joey Award Nominee - Young Actress Age 13-19 in a Short Film

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