THE SECOND | Short Film

In an alternate version of today’s world where dueling is still acceptable, Philip, a man of tradition, must perform the role of “Second” on the day of his only son’s duel. “The Second,” starring Paul Sun-Hyung Lee (Kim’s Convenience, The Mandalorian, Avatar: The Last Airbender) and Ethan Hwang (Riceboy Sleeps, Umbrella Academy) is the first live-action narrative short written & directed by Taylor Ramos and Tony Zhou. It premiered at Fantasia in 2024. Credits: Starring: Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Ethan Hwang, Aaron Schwartz, Richard Wes, Colton Royce, Martin Ortega, Sam Osei, Tyrus Hwang Written & Directed by: Taylor Ramos & Tony Zhou Produced by: Nach Dudsdeemaytha, Jon Warne, Eric Bizzarri Associate Producer: Rebeca Ortiz Director of Photography: Alfonso Chin Production Designer: Justin Campbell Costume Designer: Asoomii Jay Music by: Sean William Sound Designer: May Guimarães Storyboarded by: Taylor Ramos Edited by: Tony Zhou Casting by: Maureen Webb & Dylan Rogers