Love at the Bell
Romantic comedy · Short film · 2026
UME CINEMA / FEATURED SHORT
Love at the Bell
A speed-dating night brings Layla one mismatch after another—until an unexpected connection changes the evening. Starring Heidi Luise Wingert, Bennett Hudson, and David Starr.
Directed and edited by Jayden Hughes. Cinematography: Robert Cooper.
ASCENSION SUMMIT / AWARD WINNERBEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Award-winning images. A story worth watching.
Cinematography by Jayden HughesA short thriller starring David Starr, Lisa Barrett-Brown, and T.J. Platts. Directed by Ryan Joseph Anderson.
THE COLLECTION
ORIGINAL STORIES.
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WINNER Best Cinematography
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FILM COLLABORATION / 2025
Who's in the Studio?
A United Media Empire, RJA Films, and Audio & Visual Entertainment collaboration. Co-directed and co-written by Jayden Hughes.
Ask about a screeningBEYOND THE CREDITS
THE NEXT STORY
IS STILL UNFOLDING.
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Follow on YouTubeTHE CRAFT / SCENE RECREATION
A HOLLYWOOD SCENE.
A FRESH PERFORMANCE.
Explore a side-by-side recreation of the “Why They Laughed” scene from Damien Chazelle’s Babylon (2022), featuring Lisa Barrett-Brown and David Starr.
Shot, directed, and edited by Jayden Hughes for an acting reel. Compare the framing, lighting, performances, and edit alongside the original scene.
Original film footage belongs to its respective rights holders. Presented as a scene recreation and craft comparison.
Create an acting reel or sceneLisa Barrett-Brown + David Starr
Direction / cinematography / edit — Jayden Hughes