Pushing Through
What do you do when your health is stopping you from pursuing your dreams?
Pushing Through Synopsis
A short film about the life of a college student as she navigates school and her passion for music while experiencing chronic migraine symptoms.
Pushing Through is a drama film directed by Jillian McGuffey with a runtime of 36m. It stars Gislaine Hoyah, Yani Imani, Avi Walter and Leah Packer.
- Director:
- Jillian McGuffey
- Writers:
- Jillian McGuffey
- Producers:
- Craig Selbrede, Mattie Anastopulos
- Cinematographer:
- Jamar Wilson
- Production:
- Sunlit Moon
- Budget:
- $1,000
- Status:
- Released
Pushing Through Trailer
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Pushing Through Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Gislaine Hoyah
Gislaine Hoyah
as Noelle
- Yani Imani
Yani Imani
as Lana
- Avi Walter
Avi Walter
as Bill
- Leah Packer
Leah Packer
as Jackie
- Karenna Foley
Karenna Foley
as Erin
Thomas Wechsler
as The Professor
- Laura Feibelman
Laura Feibelman
as Flautist
- Renato Sbarro
Renato Sbarro
as Drummer
- Nekko Sanders
Nekko Sanders
as Extra
- Laura Phillips-Alvarez
Laura Phillips-Alvarez
as Extra
- Carmen Phillips-Alvarez
Carmen Phillips-Alvarez
as Extra
- Elisabeth Schmeissner
Elisabeth Schmeissner
as Extra
Key crew
Directed by Jillian McGuffey, written by Jillian McGuffey, produced by Craig Selbrede and Mattie Anastopulos.
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Pushing Through – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Pushing Through?
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The main cast of Pushing Through includes Gislaine Hoyah, Yani Imani, Avi Walter, Leah Packer and Karenna Foley. The film was directed by Jillian McGuffey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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