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Dear Dad is an ode to fatherhood as a lifelong responsibility and love story. The project, comprising a short film and corresponding photo series, celebrates men who strive to redefine fatherhood’s status quo.

Dear Dad is a comedy-drama short celebrating fatherhood through the eyes of three young children. Set in downtown New York City, we follow our young protagonists throughout their concrete stomping grounds as they embark on a series of mischievous adventures. Narrowly avoiding capture, the kids end up in their “secret spot” overlooking the city. Here they discuss love and loss, friends and family with warmth and humor, leading to a painful realization that only their friendship will be able to soothe.



Institute Artist is redefining how stories are produced and told. Representing auteur-driven storytellers, we bring together talent across commercials, photography, fine art, and film. Founded by Matt Shonfeld and Frank Evers. Institute Artists multiplatform production expertise, and established global relationships in entertainment, fine art, and journalism make for unmatched reach and cross-pollination of creative work. Institute Artist has been a leading advocate of the power of underrepresented talent and is fully committed to bringing these authentic voices to our clients by helping them tell compelling and entertaining stories that better connect with their audiences.