Directed by Tyler Gorman, What We Carry with Us is a graduate thesis film produced entirely in Connecticut. The project brought together a team made up of local residents, many of them students, to ensure the film reflected and supported the community at every stage of production. From cast to crew, every contributor called Connecticut home.
As a member of the Connecticut Film and Television Alliance, Gorman designed the project to highlight the wealth of talent within the state. By filming exclusively in Connecticut and relying on local collaborators, What We Carry with Us stands as a testament to the strength and creativity of the region’s filmmaking community.
5:30 p.m. – Red Carpet & Reception
7:00 p.m. – What We Carry with Us Debuts
8:30 p.m. – Question & Answer with
Director, Tyler Gorman & Lead Actress, Ashley Reese Carley
What We Carry with Us
After the sudden passing of her mother, seventeen-year-old Alex is left to manage the struggling family diner in a tight-knit Connecticut town. Caught between honoring her mother’s legacy and chasing her own dreams of college, Alex finds herself at odds with her siblings, the mounting financial strain, and the community’s expectations. As tensions rise and the future of the diner hangs in the balance, Alex must navigate grief, responsibility, and growing up—all while discovering what it really means to carry on.
DIRECTED BY: Tyler Gorman
STARRING: Ashley Reese Carley, Matthew Graham Brown, and Elena Páez Puente.
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