12 Hours

A mother named Lena searches for her son over the course of twelve hours. What starts as a search through the boy's bedroom turns into a pursuit across the city streets. As Lena delves deeper into a world her son has become familiar with, her desperation to locate him overrides her concerns for her own safety.

This American drama was written and directed by Kelly Stanphill. The film features a cast that includes Leonora Pitts as Lena, Malia Baker as Jasmine, Gloria Laino as Joyce, J. Mallory McCree as Andre, and David Haley as Tony. Malia Baker also served as a producer on the project. The short film has a runtime of 11 minutes and was released on June 20, 2025.