HAPPY BIRTHDAY follows Craig Smith, a young man grappling with trauma and grief - embodied in the form of a red backpack. Despite his efforts to rid himself of his hurt, the backpack keeps reappearing in his life. But when an advertisement for Hertz Pawn Emporium, a shop that buys trauma, comes on his TV, he finds a possible solution to forget it all. As he navigates his memories and emotions, Craig's journey culminates in a surprising confrontation that leads to a mix of release and acceptance, revealing the complexities of healing and letting go.
Jammal Lemy | Writer |
Misha Zvagilskiy | Co-Producer |
Bentley Green | Co-Producer |
Courtland McQuillan | Assistant Camera |
Samuel Ameen | Director of Photography |
Jack Schaefer | Gaffer |
Daniel Castillo | Best Boy Electric |
Ricky Jhou Ruei-Ci | Second Assistant Camera |
Michael Sherman | Producer |
Anna Melnik | Art Department Production Assistant |