Memory Box (2026)
Director: Kade Wiles Mackay
Cast: Santiago Smart, Shepard Smart, Bella Swill, Saxon Parker, Henderson Cooper
A teenage boy carefully clears out his childhood bedroom, preparing to leave a defining chapter of his life behind. Every object he discovers stirs vivid memories from his childhood and teen years, each one tied to a different emotion and experience that has helped shape who he is. This coming-of-age film explores growing up, nostalgia, family, friendship, and the bittersweet emotions that accompany change. As a Bildungsroman, it centers on the boy’s personal and emotional development while he reflects on his past and begins to understand how those experiences have molded the person he is becoming. At its heart, the story is about moving beyond childhood while recognizing that its memories and lessons will always remain part of him.