“The Greatest Gift” by Leo Pfeifer
Eight interwoven stories explore the profound impact of learning and the ways it shapes our lives. From life-altering lessons to fleeting, everyday encounters, each story captures a unique moment of connection and growth. Set against a powerful narration crafted from over 250 real voicemails, these vignettes reveal how learning, in all its forms, leaves lasting imprints on us, connecting us through shared experience and discovery.
FROM THE DIRECTOR
“All in life is guided by two things: learning, and teaching. Both are an act of love — a commitment to passing something on, or honoring another person’s lived experience. These moments come big and small. From bombastic, life-defining teachings to quiet interactions that leave a lasting impression. Heartfelt and emotional to funny and delightful. I aimed to create a celebration of these moments. A patchwork, authentically captured — made up of vignettes that play as if they’re lifted from a much bigger story, all set to a narration created from over 250 real voicemails.”
-Leo Pfeifer
CREDITS
Directed by Leo Pfeifer/ @_leopfeifer
Produced by Matt Morello/ @mattmorellofilms
Executive Producer// Trust/ @madewithtrust
Prod Co// Silience/ @silience.us
DP// Gabriel Knoos-Newton/ @gabeofsweden
1st AC// Ethan Smith/ @ethansmithh15
2nd AC// Marianna Vashchilenko/ @nemoiistriikes
Gaffer// Rene Yescas/ @ryescasvision
Key Grip// Tiara Olson
G&E Swing// Scott Larson/ @scottlarsondp
Production Designer// David Kaiser/ @davidpwkaiser
Casting Director// Sarah-May Levy
Studio Teacher// Daniel Benjamin
Sound Op// Nolan Ause/ @olanna_1
PAs
Mia Brumbaugh
Siavosh Azimi
Justin Chavez
Julius Anderson
Music by Shie Rozow
Colorist// César Alpuche/ @alpuche.color
Edit// Leo Pfeifer/ @_leopfeifer
Sound Design + Mix// Leo Pfeifer + Dan Lesser/ @dan_lesser
Special Thanks
Neema Sadeghi/ @thenamesneema
Old Fast Glass/ @old_fast_glass
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