Everything Happens ; Review from Belgrade 2025

A written review for Andrew Ducky Dutkiewicz’s short film Everything Happens from Belgrade International Film Festival - where it is currently a Quarter-Finalist for Best Short Film:

“Everything Happens is a raw and intimate exploration of family dynamics, blending moments of humor and tension with a poignant look at suburban life. Directed by Andrew Ducky Dutkiewicz, the film offers a personal perspective on the complexities of family, highlighting the quiet struggles and unspoken bonds that define them. Yolanda Messina Dutkiewicz, playing the mother (and real-life mother to the film's director), delivers a standout performance, bringing warmth, strength, and authenticity to the role. Her chemistry with Tyler Zaccagnini, who portrays her son, feels natural and deeply emotional, capturing the essence of a mother-son relationship with subtlety and depth. This is all accompanied by the film’s editing which is tight and effective, balancing moments of stillness with rapid-paced dialogue, piling on to the tension and realism of the narrative. Overall, the film’s exploration of family, dysfunction, and connection resonates deeply, making it a compelling, heartfelt, and natural piece.”