LAST MINUTE, a charming and fast-paced comedy short written and directed by Michael Cusumano will make its New York Premiere as an official selection at Tribeca Festival.
LAST MINUTE, a charming and fast-paced comedy short written and directed by Michael Cusumano will make its New York Premiere as an official selection at Tribeca Festival.
Set in 1989, before the internet reshaped everyone’s lives, LAST MINUTE follows Jackie (Charity Schubert), a single mother forced into a late-night scramble when her 12-year-old son waits until the eve of a major school assignment to begin his work. As the clock ticks down, the dilemma unfolds into a comedic and heartfelt portrait of responsibility, determination, and the incredible lengths a parent will go for the sake of their child.
A Grand Prize winner at Louisiana Film Prize, the idea of the film emerged when the director realized that he had reached an age where his childhood recollections had begun to take on historical value. Fueled by nostalgia of a time before Google, the film celebrates human connection and the kind of resourcefulness that modern convenience has gradually eroded.
“Our story’s mother and son would surely love a magic device to do the homework for them, but the effects of their scrambling ripple throughout the community, strengthens bonds, and leads them into memories they will treasure.” - Michael Cusumano
Michael Cusumano is an award-winning writer and director living in Astoria, New York. He has produced and directed his writing as short films and as an off-Broadway play. His short film NAPOLEONIC CODE finished top-five at Louisiana Film Prize and played over a dozen festivals nationwide.
Charity Schubert is an actor based in New York. She has performed in numerous , New York City and regional theater productions, and short films. Most recently, she starred in NAPOLEONIC CODE. She also serves as executive producer for the film, and will produce a staged reading of Christopher Hampton’s LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES this July while playing her dream role, the Marquise de Merteuilz.
