Explore the family-infused story, cast, and filmmaking team behind DROP OFF, as husband and wife team Ric and Jen Serena talk about the making of the short film.

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We sat down with the Ric Serena (DIR), and Jen Serena (PROD) to talk about the short film DROP OFF, which screened recently at the Naples International Film Festival as one of the Opening Night Gala selections

THE SYNOPSIS: A couple unravels as parenting takes its toll, leading to a debate about unloading their children at a nearby fire station.

WHAT DID WE TALK ABOUT: Ric and Jen talk about working with the Purdy filmmaking family and literally having them in mind as he wrote the script. They discuss how the Purdys allowed them to shoot incredibly quickly due to the shorthand they all have as performers and filmmakers. Jen discusses how DROP OFF was a product of the desire to continue producing work consistently. Ric talks about how his background as an editor influences how he constructs shots, as well as how he embraces the “happy accidents”. He also discusses Doug Purdy’s ability to improvise giving additional funny options to use, as well as making it difficult for him to remain composed on set.

Mini FAQ for DROP OFF

Q: What is DROP OFF about?

A: It follows a couple overwhelmed by parenting, debating a desperate and darkly funny option: dropping their kids at a local fire station.

Q: Who made the film?

A: The short was directed by Ric Serena and produced by Jen Serena, with performances from the Purdy filmmaking family.

Q: Where did DROP OFF premiere?

A: It screened as one of the Opening Night Gala selections at the Naples International Film Festival.

DROP OFF Naples International Film Festival interviews, the family-driven creative process, and behind-the-scenes moments from Ric and Jen Serena.