BOOM. BEST FRIENDS.

Two kids meet by chance on a playground and, in a single afternoon, become the kind of best friends it usually takes years to find...until it's time to say goodbye.

Created for Willow Creek Community Church

Producer: Bethany Lee
Writer + Director: Johnathan Shimabuku
Director of Photography: Peter Kim
Sound Mixer: Shawn Sommer
PA: Calvin Chervinko
PA: Josh Lee

Editor: Johnathan Shimabuku
Colorist: Peter Kim
Sound Design + Mix: Shawn Sommer

Elsa: Piper Knispel
Ana: Delaney Young
Adult Elsa (Voiceover): Bethany Lee
Mom #1: Bethany Lee
Mom #2: Bethany Lee

Filmed in Glenview, IL USA ©2025