Jason (Timothy J. Cox) has been recently widowed, and he believes it’s time to start dating again. His son, Frankie (Joseph Di Stefano), has a different opinion on what time it is. Frankie desperately misses his mother and the times when he and his parents used to play games, and Jason and Frankie’s relationship is struggling as a result. The Sky’s the Limit with these two, but can the father and son rekindle what they had when their glue was still alive, or will the love they once had for one another dwindle and burn out?
Sky’s the Limit is a touching story about how important the relationship between a father and son can be, and Di Stefano is the one who facilitates this relationship on screen. Cox plays a wonderful role in bringing the sentiments present in Sky’s the Limit to life, but Di Stefano is the backbone of the film. On the surface Di Stefano appeals aesthetically to viewers and allows viewers to fall in love with the ideals and the emotions present throughout the film. In addition to this, while there are some minor bumps in the road in terms of his performance, he does a good job of conveying emotion through his acting, and he possesses the ability to rope in viewers and keep them focused throughout. I’ll be honest, I don’t think he’s going to find his way into the big leagues any time soon, but I truly believe that what he brings to the table in Sky’s the Limit is comparable to some of the other wonderful performances by young talents.
While Di Stefano is the backbone of the film, the story is the lifeblood of what writer-director April Schroer is attempting to convey. Her story is meaningful, and it presents itself not just to the father-son dynamic, but to everyone watching. We all have that family member or friend that has drifted away–that isn’t as close as they once were, and it hurts. Everyone watching Sky’s the Limit is able to connect with what each of the characters is experiencing, and the reality is that the message being conveyed is strong and personal. Again, each of the actors present in Sky’s the Limit does a wonderful job of conveying emotion and being convincing in their performances, but without the story and the message that it provides its viewers, I’m not sure that the acting would have been enough to afford the film success.
I love short films. I love the fact that a writer is able to move through the three acts of a film in such a concise fashion, and that the point of the film is exposed quickly and efficiently. That’s what viewers get here in Sky’s the Limit. Could there be an hour-long film about the same concept, sure, but there’s no reason to drag this out–and Schroer understands this sentiment, and she delivers beautifully.
Sky’s the Limit, as a result of the acting, Di Stefano’s aesthetic, and the concise and relatable story and message is able to find success and appeal to viewers of all walks of life. In just a few short minutes, all that viewers need to understand about the film is conveyed with poise and precision. You’re sure to feel connected to the characters and their situation–and you may learn a thing or two along the way.
Written & Directed by April Schroer.
Starring Timothy J. Cox, Joseph Di Stefano, Monica Servellon, & Ryan Moore.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/10
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