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The Making of “Reminisce” with Ashna Sharan and Wayne Jay

July 22, 2025 • Leslie LaPage

What happens when an aerospace engineer-turned-actor and a multilingual actress-turned-writer join forces? You get Reminisce—a compelling new short film exploring a May-December romance, generational gaps, and power imbalances in love. In this episode of Best in Fest, host Leslie LaPage sits down with Ashna Sharan and Wayne Jay to unpack their creative journey, from meeting in a virtual writers' group to developing a short that’s captivating the festival circuit. They discuss character development, drawing from real-life relationships, and how to turn personal stories into powerful proof-of-concept films. Whether you're an aspiring filmmaker, actor, or just love great storytelling—this episode is full of insights and inspiration.

🎟️ Catch Reminisce at LA Shorts on July 26 at LA Live.
📲 Follow the film @reminiscetheshortfilm and the creators @ashkash009 and @waynemjay