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The Ride

The Ride

ZACK HAMM | CANADA | 2025 | 10 MIN | ENGLISH

ZACK HAMM | CANADA | 2025 | 10 MIN | ENGLISH

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Synopsis

During a late-night drive, Sean and Louis reflect on their shared journey through surrogacy.

Filmmaker Bio

Zack Hamm is a Canadian filmmaker who grew up on set, surrounded by a creative family. After receiving a Hodgkin’s lymphoma diagnosis in 2016, he turned to writing and producing as part of his recovery. Now cancer-free, Zack continues his filmmaking journey by directing the shorts Mess You Made and The Ride, blending personal experience with a passion for storytelling.

Producer

Zack Hamm, Lucy McNulty, Ginger Broach, Sean Carey

Writer

Sean Carey, Zack Hamm

Cast

  • Sean Carey
  • Louis Dupuis

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