Late Fall Film

08/31/2026

We screened Late Fall at Lonely Seal Film Festival this past weekend, and it was honestly one of the best visual presentations we've had yet. The Regent Theater in Arlington gave the film a stunning big-screen showing.

Ken brought his Red Dragon camera to set. Combined with the anamorphic lenses we were able to use thanks to Orsini Media and Talama, the visuals on that screen were stunning. Our camera team really shined here, Ken Willinger Richelle Topping and Victoria Hersey along with our amazing colorist, Steve Sherrick and editor Cecilia Préstamo

The sound and acoustics were incredible too, thanks to Yvonne Corbett on sound and Scott Lebeda on boom, and Greg McCleary, who did our amazing sound design.

It was also so special getting to share this with two people seeing it on the big screen for the first time Amanda Kuo , who plays Sophia on the rooftop, finally got to watch her performance the way it was meant to be seen. And Yvonne Corbett and Miriam Olken were there experiencing it for the first time too.

An extra bonus, Adam Patcher who helped with the writing, was also able to join us.

After the screening, Orsini Media organized a wonderful gathering for our Late Fall team and the Women in Film & Video New England organization. It was wonderful to get everyone together for a post-screening celebration.

So grateful to Hammad and Lonely Seal and Women in Film Video NE for having us as part of such a wonderful lineup.

08/13/2026

Late Fall is a Jury Award Nominee at Rock the Shorts 2026. 🏆🎬

If we win, this Late Fall | Short Film becomes Academy Award qualifying in 2028.

+/- Ten years. That's how long this project has been alive. Late nights, snail mail letters, endless research, an amazing team and most importantly, failure after failure.

Somewhere in it all, I stopped thinking of myself as an artist and started thinking of myself as an entrepreneur. Building something out of nothing, shifting from "I can't" to "I can." And I have to keep on for all the people who had contributed.

Win or not, having someone acknowledge the raw, honest reality of two parents and a toddler, and recognize it, that alone has been life-changing.

Here's to "WE CAN". So incredibly grateful.



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08/05/2026

Spirit of Massachusetts screened WoodsHoleFilmFestival Festival on August 1st — 300 people packed the house. 🎬

Seeing it on the big screen for the first time was incredible, especially for our DP Ken Willinger causenthe anamorphic lenses are made for a screen that size. The wider aspect ratio, the subtle flares, the depth of field and all the texture that gets lost on a phone screen finally showed up the way it was meant to.

This was also the first time most of our cast and crew saw the finished film together, which made it even more special. Kyle Gregory Alecia Orsini

So grateful to everyone who came out to support us. The cast, crew, families, and friends who filled that theater, and to Alecia for organizing a pre-screening gathering so we could all connect beforehand.

Two moms, our kids, one unforgettable night in Woods Hole. 💙



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08/01/2026

Late Fall Film is sold out for our Woods Hole Film Festival l screening. August 1st 5pm Spirit of Massachusetts block.

We have extra tickets if anyone wants to come! We have a ticket for you!

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07/19/2026

Late Fall was awarded the Shawna Shea Spirit Award at the 2026 Shawna Shea Film Festival! 🏆

This award means so much because of what the Shawna E. Shea Memorial Foundation stands for. Founded by Skip Shea in memory of his daughter, the Foundation and this festival exist to support young people, especially women, in filmmaking and the arts.

This film was made possible by an entire team who believed in this story and gave their time, skill, and energy to bring it to life. Thank you to every single person listed below, and to Skip Shea and the whole Shawna Shea Film Festival team for this incredible honor.

Writer, Co-director, Producer: Abigail Jean Lucas
Co-director, Producer: Alecia Orsini
DP: Ken Willinger , SOC
Editor: Cecilia Prestamo
Composer: Ed Grenga
Art Director: Julia Curiale
Costume: Féliz TheStylist
Make Up: Geanny Elizabeth
Sound Designer and Re-Recording Mixer: Greg McCleary
Colorist: Steve Sherrick
Script Editor / Producer: Tania Sung
Script Supervisor: Lana Marks
AD & Casting: Sam Vera
Production Coordinator: Claudia Croce Tashman
Stills / BTS: Geanny Elizabeth
Trailer Editor: Li Wang
1st Camera: Richelle Topping
2nd Camera: Victoria Hersey
Data Wrangler: Scott Lebeda
Sound: Yvonne Corbett
Chief Lighting Technician: John DeSimone
Grip: James Woodbury
Locations: JoAnn Cox
PA: Jen Rappaport, Miriam Olken , Mia Flynn, Micaela DeSimone, Thomas DeSimone

Cast:
Abigail Jean Lucas, Amanda Kuo Daniel Rios Jr., Kyle Gregory , Leander Lucas

Consulting:
Adam Pachter, Alin Halajian, Beau Batchelor, Jill Poisson, BT Hathaway, Yahna Harris

07/04/2026

❤️ The best stories often begin close to home.

THE SPIRIT OF MASSACHUSETTS celebrates the people, places, and traditions that make the region unique. From Cape Cod's working waterfront and America's oldest lighthouse to Fenway Park, new parenthood, and unforgettable local characters, these films showcase the incredible talent of Massachusetts filmmakers and the stories that connect us all.

Featuring:
🎬 LATE FALL by Abigail Jean Lucas & Alecia Orsini Lebeda
🎬 THE LAST LOBSTERMAN by Jason Conforti
🎬 HOUSE OF LIGHT by A.B. Zax
🎬 THE DREAMING GAME by Jordan Salvatoriello
🎬 BUZZARD'S BAY by Torey Strahl
🎬 ON THE TIDE by Mimi Malicoat Bois
🎬 OLD LADIES AGAINST UNDERWATER GARBAGE by Liz McGregor
🎬 COMEDY DAMAGE by Mark Kiefer
Local filmmakers from almost every film will be attending for a spirited Q&A following!

Sponsored by Cape Cod Blue Economy Foundation, a local non-profit with a mission to grow the region’s economy in a sustainable and balanced way, focusing on protecting and promoting the Cape’s water and coastal resources.

📅 August 1 | 5:00 PM
📍 Falmouth Academy's Simon Center, Falmouth, MA
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now! https://woodshole.elevent.io/events/TheSpiritofMassachusetts

07/04/2026

We screen August 1st 5pm - So grateful..

❤️ The best stories often begin close to home.

THE SPIRIT OF MASSACHUSETTS celebrates the people, places, and traditions that make the region unique. From Cape Cod's working waterfront and America's oldest lighthouse to Fenway Park, new parenthood, and unforgettable local characters, these films showcase the incredible talent of Massachusetts filmmakers and the stories that connect us all.

Featuring:
🎬 LATE FALL by Abigail Jean Lucas & Alecia Orsini Lebeda
🎬 THE LAST LOBSTERMAN by Jason Conforti
🎬 HOUSE OF LIGHT by A.B. Zax
🎬 THE DREAMING GAME by Jordan Salvatoriello
🎬 BUZZARD'S BAY by Torey Strahl
🎬 ON THE TIDE by Mimi Malicoat Bois
🎬 OLD LADIES AGAINST UNDERWATER GARBAGE by Liz McGregor
🎬 COMEDY DAMAGE by Mark Kiefer
Local filmmakers from almost every film will be attending for a spirited Q&A following!

Sponsored by Cape Cod Blue Economy Foundation, a local non-profit with a mission to grow the region’s economy in a sustainable and balanced way, focusing on protecting and promoting the Cape’s water and coastal resources.

📅 August 1 | 5:00 PM
📍 Falmouth Academy's Simon Center, Falmouth, MA
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now! https://woodshole.elevent.io/events/TheSpiritofMassachusetts

06/22/2026

Late Fall Film is heading to Buffalo.

Official Selection — Valkyrie International Film Festival, August 7-11. Our New York premiere.

This is Sophia. She's the stranger who walks into the story and changes everything. Shot on the rooftop of the Double Tree Hotel in Allston against the Boston skyline, this scene is where everything shifts. It is where Tina and Danny, two new parents caught under the weight of early parenthood, finally see what they have. What Sophia doesn't. Love. Family. Each other.

Amanda Kuo brought Sophia to life with a presence that is magnetic and mysterious. And our costume designer Féliz TheStylist turned her into something truly magical. Every detail intentional and every choice adding to the mystique of this character.

There's something that feels right about landing at Valkyrie Film Festival. It's a festival run by a mother and daughter team dedicated to uplifting women directors. Two moms made this film. I wrote, co-directed, produced, and acted in it and cast my own son as the toddler. My co-director Alecia Orsini was by my side as a mother throughout the whole journey. Being accepted by a mother who is building something with her daughter, while I built this film with my son, is special.

We can't wait to see it on screen in Buffalo.

Screening August 7-11 at Valkyrie International Film Festival. Details to come on exact date and time.

Co-Director: Alecia Orsini
DP: Ken Willinger
Editor: Cecilia Préstamo
Costume Design: Féliz TheStylist
Starring: Amanda Kuo, Kyle Gregory,
2nd Camera: Victoria Hersey
Art Director: Julia Curiale
PA: Miriam Olken
Data Wrangler & Boom: Scott Lebeda
Sound: Yvonne Corbett
Consulting: Alin Halajian