The Americano (2025) | Award-Winning Short Film

"The Americano" playfully unravels the origin of the iconic coffee drink through the eyes of a disillusioned man that despises people’s lack of intent. Set against a mafia-tinged backdrop, a young waiter unknowingly steps into a lesson he won’t forget. ________ Director - Nolan Tondreau Writers - Nolan Tondreau & Timothy De Leon Produced by - Nolan Tondreau & Timothy De Leon Dir. of Photography - Tyler Chandler Assistant Director - Hannah V. Nance Editor - Nolan Tondreau Colorist - Tom McCoy Sound Design - Johnny Martini Gaffer - Cristian Torres Grips - Tom Pellier & Colton Trcic 1AC - Sam Holter 2AC - Cullen Fleming Camera Tech - Caden De Pietro Swing - Xandy Field Sound Mixer/Boom - Ronnie Cozzolino Key MUA - Angel Briana Sanchez Still Photography - Alex Schreer Starring - Timothy De Leon & Xander Simmons Mafia Man - Jeff Helms Diner Patron #1 - Jonathan Christie Diner Patron #2 - LJ Gomez BTS Photography/Video - Chris Bayoneta BTS Photography/Video - Peyton Ivy BTS Photography - Tyler Holbrook BTS Photography - Avery Brown Crafty - Morgyn Mac Production Assistants - Morgyn Mac, Alexander Burnett, Grant Hall, Jonathan Christie, LJ Gomez Original Music - The Magnetic Buzz ________ Awards & Recognition: IndieX Film Festival (2025) 🏆 Best Film Noir Short — Nolan Tondreau, Timothy de León 🏆 Best Cinematography — Tyler Chandler 🏆 Best Director (Male) — Nolan Tondreau 🏆 Best Actor — Timothy de León 🎬 Nominated: Best Editing — Nolan Tondreau Phoenix Shorts (2025) 🏆 Best Editing — Nolan Tondreau 🏆 Best Male Director — Nolan Tondreau 🏆 Best Script — Nolan Tondreau, Timothy de León Independent Shorts Awards (2025) 🏆 Best Actor — Timothy de León 🏆 Best Cinematography — Tyler Chandler 🏆 Best Editing — Nolan Tondreau Indie Short Fest (2025) 🏆 Best Supporting Actor — Xander Simmons 🏆 Best Actor — Timothy de León 🎬 Nominated: Best Director (Male) — Nolan Tondreau 🎬 Nominated: Best Editor — Nolan Tondreau 🎬 Nominated: Best Cinematography — Tyler Chandler 🎬 Nominated: Best Original Screenplay — Nolan Tondreau, Timothy de León Venice Shorts (2025) 🏆 Best Editing — Nolan Tondreau Flagstaff International Film Festival (2025) 🎬 Nominated: Arizona Made Story — Nolan Tondreau, Timothy de León Temecula Valley Film Festival (2025) 🎬 Nominated: Audience "Best of Fest" Award — Nolan Tondreau, Timothy de León 🎬 Nominated: “Golden Poppy” Jury Award — Nolan Tondreau, Timothy de León _________ See more of our films:    • Omerta: The Commission Has Fallen   Socials:   / nolantondreau   https://www.tiktok.com/@nolantondreau... #shortfilm #indiefilm #awardwinningfilm #independentfilm #indiefilmmaker #filmmaking #filmmakers #film