

I was in your shoes once
January 23, 2026
5m
EN
Joseph Rome
A Step Away is a coming-of-age short film that explores ambition, self-doubt, and the people who shape us. Eden dreams of becoming an artist, but the journey to her future requires hard work, courage, and support. Through the symbolism of a staircase and moments from her life, the film shows how growth is built step by step, and how the past can guide the future.

Omari Aiken
Riley

Allison Gonzalez Rubio
Teacher

Javier Valdivia
Eden's Father

Samantha Chavez-Cruz
Eden

Joseph Rome
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Ashley Gonzalez Rubio
Young Eden
Rome Works
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