THE SECOND | Short Film

In an alternate version of today’s world where dueling is still acceptable, Philip, a man of tradition, must perform the role of “Second” on the day of his only son’s duel.

“The Second,” starring Paul Sun-Hyung Lee (Kim’s Convenience, The Mandalorian, Avatar: The Last Airbender) and Ethan Hwang (Riceboy Sleeps, Umbrella Academy) is the first live-action narrative short written & directed by Taylor Ramos and Tony Zhou. It premiered at Fantasia in 2024.

Credits:
Starring: Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Ethan Hwang, Aaron Schwartz, Richard Wes, Colton Royce, Martin Ortega, Sam Osei, Tyrus Hwang

Written & Directed by: Taylor Ramos & Tony Zhou
Produced by: Nach Dudsdeemaytha, Jon Warne, Eric Bizzarri
Associate Producer: Rebeca Ortiz
Director of Photography: Alfonso Chin
Production Designer: Justin Campbell
Costume Designer: Asoomii Jay
Music by: Sean William
Sound Designer: May Guimarães
Storyboarded by: Taylor Ramos
Edited by: Tony Zhou
Casting by: Maureen Webb & Dylan Rogers