The Sound of Leaves
2026 • drama, romance • 16m
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When everything in his life comes crashing down, Casey retreats to the woods, the only place he can find peace. When the problems he escaped from start coming back to haunt him, he must come to a realization on whether or not he made the right decisions.
Staring
Tom Glasmann as Casey
Matila Lavulo as Lana
Written, Directed, and Produced by Brendan Berkowitz
cinematography by Ayden Stewart
Original score by Ryan Leonard
FESTIVAL SELECTIONS AND AWARDS
ZepFest (August 31st - September 5th 2026) Official Round selection
World Premiere - August 31st, 2026
Round winner
Finalist - The scholarstone award (Best student film)
The monthly film festival (March 2026) Official selection
Won - Best original score (Ryan Leonard)
Nominated - Best Film
Nominated - Best Student film
Nominated - best actor (Tom Glasmann)
Hollywood Stage Script Film Competition (April 2026) Official Selection
Won - Best Student Film
East village New York film festival (April 2026) Finalist
Florence Film Awards (April 2026) Official Selection
Won - Best Student Film
Liberty Films Festival (June 2026)
Official Selection
Nominated - Best Student Film
