While I Wait

While I Wait

Director(s): Malka Fleischman

Screenings: New/Next/Narrative: Sat Oct 3 2:45 PM · Charles 3

Film description: Following the news of her grandmother's passing in Brazil, Joana spends the day in her New York apartment navigating feelings surrounding long distance grief.

Writer(s): Malka Fleischman

Producer(s): Eduardo Machado and Malka Fleischman

Editor(s): Adam Buhcmueller and Evan Rubenzahl

Country of origin: USA

Principal cast: Julia Braine

Language: Portuguese

Year: 2026

Duration: 8 min

Premiere status: Maryland premiere