A tearful eye reflected in a rearview mirror

An ICT Productions film · 2026

Ice Cream Tears

Narrative short · Drama

Independent studio · Los Angeles

Bringing life to the screen.

ICT Productions develops simple stories about complicated people. Our stories capture the humor, tension, and drama of being alive.

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2026 · Narrative short

Ice Cream Tears

The film

A grieving son carries a melting ice cream cone toward the mountain overlook he once shared with his mother. Heat, traffic, and flashing lights force the grief he has contained to finally surface.

Written and directed by: Jake Crossman & Nehemiah Jordan
Starring: Jake Crossman · Austin Candler
Production: Ice Cream Tears Production LLC

IMDb Film site

Now showing · Festival circuit 2026

Festival recognition

2026 circuit

Winner · Best First-Time Director, Short Film

Berlin Indie Film Festival2026

Honorable Mention · Best Short Film

Berlin Kiez Film Festival2026

Official Selection

Tokyo International Short Film Festival2026

Official Selection

The Brightside Film Festival2026

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