Duane Hansen Fernandez is a writer and director. Born from a Danish mother and Filipino father, Fernandez's ethnic background towed him from his birthplace in Los Angeles, California to numerous corners and countries of the world throughout the years. It was these years that taught him to use his art to reflect an influence from his many cultural environments.

Once dreaming of becoming an archaeologist, that passion never really went away, although it evolved. Fernandez found himself becoming his own archetype of an anthropologist -- seeking to understand how people live and interact with one another, but also how they make their lives meaningful. Why do people do what they do? What are their untold stories? Most importantly, how can we make the world a better place by telling them?

Fernandez has had the opportunity to work with some of the greatest leaders in the industry, from Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, Disney, Marvel, Searchlight, A24, Focus Features, Universal Pictures, and Lionsgate, to Paramount, Sony Pictures, NBC, Fox, and FX.

GUEST HOST: Niklaus Lange boasts a diverse and successful 30 year career in the media industry. Lange has transitioned seamlessly from on-screen talent to a sought-after behind-the-scenes creative force garnishing 200+ million video views and documentary filmmaking awards.

A PLACE TO FALL DOWN

The directorial debut of Duane Hansen Fernandez, A PLACE TO FALL DOWN is a moving short film that delves into the life of Jose, an elite mechanic struggling to cope with overwhelming grief after losing his beloved wife. The film unfolds in the span of a single day, capturing Jose’s emotional journey as he navigates balancing his daily life and with his profound sense of loss. Just when he thinks he might drown, he’s reminded the world works in mysterious ways.

Featuring an extraordinary performance from Clifton Collins Jr. (Jockey), A PLACE TO FALL DOWN explores the question: can a person work to make themselves whole again after experiencing trauma? Collins Jr. portrays the grief-stricken Jose with subtlety and elegance, proving it’s in the darkest moments that the resilience of the human spirit shines the brightest. 

Teaser Trailer: A Place to Fall Down - Teaser Trailer

Instagram: A Place to Fall Down IG

The Smith Society logo: Designer, Chris Scott

Edited by: Ian Rene

Recorded at: Westlake Studios

A PLACE TO FALL DOWN - FILM CREDITS

Director: Duane Hansen Fernandez

Writer: Duane Hansen Fernandez

Producer/s: Duane Hansen Fernandez & Rebecca Parks Fernandez

Director of Photography: Tobin Oldach

Editor: Danielle L. Statuto

Executive Producer/s:Kristy Sowin, Devin Stinson

First Assistant Director: Devin Stinson

Jose: Clifton Collins Jr.

Charlotte: Erika Christensen

Scott: Niklaus Lange

Margo: Larissa Dias

Meditation App: David George

Grandpa & Lita: Toon$ & Boops Machado

Camera First Assistant: Jordan Martin

Digital Image Technician: Conrad Radzik

Gaffer: Robert Oliva

Key Grip: Adam Shambour

Sound-Mixer: Amanda Beggs, C.A.S.

Texture Photographer: Devin Stinson

Still Photographer: Paul Clear

Hair & Makeup Artist: Laurie Hallak

Key Production Assistant: Nash Oldach

Composer: Wink Winkelmann

Consulting Music Supervisor: Thomas Page

Automotive Consultant: Jasen Remington

Assistant Editor: Lucia Wang

Colorist: Miles Kula

Audio Post-Production: Eleven

Sound Mixer/Sound Designer: Jordan Meltzer

Sound Mixer, Producer: Andrew Smith

Graphic Design - Garage Logo: Chris Scott

End titles by: Endcrawl

SCORE

Track: A Beautiful Disaster 1

Written by: Wink Winkelmann

Produced by: Duane Hansen Fernandez

Bass & Guitar: Wink Winkelmann

Keys: Rashon Murph

Guitar: Yunus Iyriboz

Drums & Percussion: Garrit Tillman

Multitrack Engineer: Ian Rene

Multitrack Asst. Engineer: Patrick Gardner

Mix Session Engineer: Ian Rene

Mix Session Asst. Engineer: Hayden Duncan

Courtesy of: VOKSEE

Recording/Mixing Studio: Westlake

Special thanks: Chelsea Devantez, Nena Erb, Genesis Automotive, Valerie Lertyaovarit, John 'Pliny' Eremic, Fatima Albuquerque

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