About the Project…

One Last Thing seeks to portray the realities of losing friendships along with romantic relationships. We hope that our story resonates with viewers, giving them comfort in knowing others recognize their experiences, and laughter through the antics we get up to when we refuse to admit we're wrong.

We placed women and gender minorities in all above-the-line positions on this project, and matched 10% of what we raised in donations to onetreeplanted.org

This project was completed through Kent State University as a senior capstone and thesis project. Read the accompanying thesis here.

“After ghosting her boyfriend, Callie must confront the uncomfortable the night before she leaves for a study abroad semester—at her best friend's birthday party.” 

The Story

One Last Thing is a heart-wrenching, laugh-out-loud coming-of-age story that follows Callie, a girl who acts first and thinks second. The unintended consequences of ghosting her ex-boyfriend catch up to her when she finds out he will also be at her best friend's birthday party, the night before she leaves for an entire semester to study abroad. Not wanting to miss her last chance to say goodbye to her friend in person, Callie decides to go undercover, rather than face her problems. Audiences will experience the tug-of-war between Callie’s resistance to lose her "main character syndrome" and the raw truths about herself that Callie must confront.

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Check out the Trailer Here ➡️

Stella Naymik

Writer/Director

Cassidy DeVol

Director of Photography

Olivia Dal Pra

Producer

Let’s chat!

Want to keep up with what we have going on? We want to hear from you. Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok! Direct all inquiries to onelastthingmovie@gmail.com

One Last Thing is Finished!

Check out some BTS from filming below! Stay on the look out for festival and screening information on our Instagram.

TW: Emetophobia One of my favorite parts of directing was seeing scenes like this one come to life. Working with the actors to create genuine interactions between characters that felt collaborative and served the story, was a joy. -S ——— Callie @peytonburnor Stoner 1 @khakibrwn
The people behind these ⭐️visuals⭐️ Director of Photography @cassidymaedevol Gaffer @thomasziol_ Key Grip Matt Mascolo Grips @b_axeltorres @cole_bonfiglio @krystatum @elliotmaxwellkoren 1st AC @amykschon 2nd AC @micahbeckk Production Designer @
The people behind these ⭐️visuals⭐️ Director of Photography @cassidymaedevol Gaffer @thomasziol_ Key Grip Matt Mascolo Grips @b_axeltorres @cole_bonfiglio @krystatum @elliotmaxwellkoren 1st AC @amykschon 2nd AC @micahbeckk Production Designer @teetharentbones Set Dec @maddielally_51 @darienyoder Color @the.trafik Official stills from One Last Thing! Clips coming soon 😏 Writer/Director @stella.naymik Producer @olivia.dalpra
Stick around for it! One Last Thing is coming May 2026! ❤️‍🩹⭐️🎈 ——————- Thesis and Capstone short film by @stella.naymik Produced by @olivia.dalpra DP @cassidymaedevol
trailer drop tomorrow 😉
Poster drop for One Last Thing! Catch the film screening at the beginning of May, dates will be released soon! We can’t wait🥰
Poster drop for One Last Thing! Catch the film screening at the beginning of May, dates will be released soon! We can’t wait🥰
🥁And finally…introducing our star of the show⭐️ 🎉@peytonburnor is Callie! 🙌 ——— Stay tuned for more exciting updates soon!
🥁And finally…introducing our star of the show⭐️ 🎉@peytonburnor is Callie! 🙌 ——— Stay tuned for more exciting updates soon!
Introducing the rockstar himself, @cristien_quarterman as “Riley Rihan” in One Last Thing 🎸🌟
Introducing the rockstar himself, @cristien_quarterman as “Riley Rihan” in One Last Thing 🎸🌟
The ✨fabulous✨ @dev.babee is Ari in One Last Thing! #casting #shortfilm #studentfilm
The ✨fabulous✨ @dev.babee is Ari in One Last Thing! #casting #shortfilm #studentfilm
Mr. Brown himself (@khakibrwn ) is “Stoner 1” in One Last Thing! #casting #filmmaking #studentfilm
Mr. Brown himself (@khakibrwn ) is “Stoner 1” in One Last Thing! #casting #filmmaking #studentfilm
Curious about what we shot on? One Last Thing was shot on the Sony FX3 with DZO Arles Lenses (a huge thank you to @liminalspacecle for helping us make it happen!) #behindthecamera #bts #studentfilm
Curious about what we shot on? One Last Thing was shot on the Sony FX3 with DZO Arles Lenses (a huge thank you to @liminalspacecle for helping us make it happen!) #behindthecamera #bts #studentfilm
TW: Emetophobia One of my favorite parts of directing was seeing scenes like this one come to life. Working with the actors to create genuine interactions between characters that felt collaborative and served the story, was a joy. -S ——
The people behind these ⭐️visuals⭐️ Director of Photography @cassidymaedevol Gaffer @thomasziol_ Key Grip Matt Mascolo Grips @b_axeltorres @cole_bonfiglio @krystatum @elliotmaxwellkoren 1st AC @amykschon 2nd AC @micahbeckk Production Designer @
Stick around for it! One Last Thing is coming May 2026! ❤️‍🩹⭐️🎈 ——————- Thesis and Capstone short film by @stella.naymik Produced by @olivia.dalpra DP @cassidymaedevol
trailer drop tomorrow 😉
Poster drop for One Last Thing! Catch the film screening at the beginning of May, dates will be released soon! We can’t wait🥰 🥁And finally…introducing our star of the show⭐️ 🎉@peytonburnor is Callie! 🙌 ——— Stay tuned for more exciting updates soon! Introducing the rockstar himself, @cristien_quarterman as “Riley Rihan” in One Last Thing 🎸🌟 The ✨fabulous✨ @dev.babee is Ari in One Last Thing! #casting #shortfilm #studentfilm Mr. Brown himself (@khakibrwn ) is “Stoner 1” in One Last Thing! #casting #filmmaking #studentfilm Curious about what we shot on? One Last Thing was shot on the Sony FX3 with DZO Arles Lenses (a huge thank you to @liminalspacecle for helping us make it happen!) #behindthecamera #bts #studentfilm