In These Moments

Three meals. Three conversations. Across dinner tables, moments of love, heartbreak, and truth unfold—showing how the simple act of sharing a meal can shape relationships.

written, directed, and edited by Mariana Torres

produced by John Sanchez & Grace Slagle

casting by Samuel Aaberg

Chapter One

Valerie . . . Gabriela Santiago

Mia . . . Shelby McKay Parker

Chapter Two

Kayla . . . Rita Murtagh

Robert . . . Phil Aman

Chapter Three

Julia . . . Diana Simonzadeh

Carlos . . . Carlos Correa, Jr.

Testimonial

“As a first-time director, I was especially nervous about the casting process. My film depended heavily on strong performances, and finding the right actors felt daunting. Asking for Sam’s help was the best decision I could have made. From the start, he guided me through crafting an effective casting call and worked hard to bring in talented actors. I was able to confidently rely on Sam to manage the casting process while I worked on other aspects of pre-production. He communicated consistently, kept me updated, and selected an excellent group for auditions.

Sam also made the audition process smooth and manageable. His experience and insight helped me confidently direct auditions and ultimately choose the actors who were the best fit for my film. I’m truly grateful for his support—our cast was perfect for their roles and brought my story to life. I will absolutely reach out to Sam again for future projects.”

-Mariana Torres, director