Let's Be Tigers

Released in the year 2021, Let's Be Tigers is a touching movie that excellently portrays the concept of grief and healing.

About Let's Be Tigers

The story revolves around Avalon, a young woman who is struggling to come to terms with the death of her mother. ​In an attempt to distract herself from her grief, she takes up the job of babysitting a 4-year-old kid named Noah. Over the course of the night, Avalon and Noah guide each other through their losses and find a shared understanding, helping Avalon to take the first step towards healing.

Making / Production

The movie was directed by Stefanie Abel Horowitz, scripted by Noah Friend, and produced by Jeanne Tyson and Charles Horowitz. The film was a part of the Disney Launchpad program and received accolades for its realistic portrayal of the grieving process.

Actors

• Marin Hinkle - Avalon: She excellently portrayed the grief-stricken young woman, who was battling with the death of her mother.
• Oakes Fegley - Noah: As a 4-year-old boy who has lost his cat, he beautifully complimented Marin's character and helped her navigate through her loss.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is a part of the Disney Launchpad: Shorts Incubator program, which is intended to discover a diverse range of new creative voices.
• The feature shot during the pandemic, following strict covid protocol to ensure everyone’s safety on set.

Awards

The movie has not yet conferred with any awards.

Quotes

• "We don't have to talk about it, but we don’t have to not talk about it either." - Avalon
• "When you miss someone, you remember them more than when they were here." - Noah

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's emotive score has been composed by Germaine Franco. However, there is no specific soundtrack released for the film.