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On their college graduation day, Nate & Jennifer make an oath to meet every year on the same day – but when Jennifer gets caught in a time loop, aging forward and backward, it risks their happiness, sanity, and future.

Synopsis

27 JENNIFERS views the notions of traditional friendship through an unconventional looking glass. What starts as to a pact between two close friends twists into chaos and ultimately challenges the relationship at the center of the story, climaxing in a life-altering decision that they must make together.

We meet Nate and Jennifer at their college graduation, the future stretching out before them. When they make an oath to meet under the same tree every year on this day, their commitment is palpable. A gift to Jennifer from Nate to remind her of their plan seals the deal. The promise is undermined however when Jennifer is caught in a strange time loop with an uncertain pattern. Overnight, she can age by decades, but also the next meeting might have her appearing younger than she’s been in years.

As actors of different ages portray Jennifer across her meetings with Nate, every hope and fear the two have ever had for each other and themselves is on full display. As Jennifer goes through the stages of her life, at times showing up with her partner, or pregnant, or with issues she couldn’t have foreseen, there may never have been a more uncertain relationship. It is their commitment to seeing each other through this lifetime that may just get them through this ordeal. 27 JENNIFERS is literally a friendship for the ages.

Featuring: Colleen Camp, Rivkah Reyes, Gigi Bermingham, Alison Haislip, Sharron Shayne, Ayla O’Leary, Isadora Swann, Catia Ojeda, and Jayne Taini as JENNIFER. Introducing Elijah Irving as NATE.

Meet the Filmmakers

Rebecca Halpern — Executive Producer
Rebecca is a documentary filmmaker whose work includes directing, writing, and producing. Her award-winning feature documentary LOVE, CHARLIE won Best of the Fest at the 2001 Chicago International Film Festival, was nominated for a 2022 James Beard Award, and was acquired by Greenwich Entertainment. She also wrote and produced the feature documentary WHO IS STAN SMITH? The film was released theatrically nationwide in May 2024. Rebecca wrote, produced, and directed the hit Netflix series HOW TO BECOME A MOB BOSS, and the critically acclaimed six-part limited series HELTER SKELTER, which she co-executive produced for Epix. Most recently, she created and served as executive producer of MASTERMIND: TO THINK LIKE A KILLER, a three-part documentary series for HULU, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2024. Rebecca earned her Bachelor’s Degree in theater and her Master’s Degree in journalism from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, where she also played on the Varsity Women’s Golf Team. Rebecca serves on the Entertainment Committee of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and Northwestern University’s IMAP mentorship program for student athletes. Rebecca is committed to telling deeply personal stories in a way that is befitting of her subjects.

Anthony Del Broccolo — Executive Producer
Anthony Del Broccolo is a 20+ year veteran television writer and producer, best known for his work on the acclaimed sitcom The Big Bang Theory, writing for 8 seasons and eventually rising to Co-Executive Producer. He is currently serving as a writer and Co-Executive Producer on the revival of King of the Hill for HULU. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and worked as an advertising copywriter in New York City before moving to Los Angeles to write for several popular Nickelodeon series, including Drake & Josh and Zoey 101, but he is most proud of co-creating and producing his two children, Darby and Bobby, who are midway through their 12th and 7th seasons, respectively.

Mike McNamara — Producer
Mike is a seasoned producer and a steadfast champion of independent cinema. With a career spanning over two decades, Mike’s influence is felt both behind the camera and within the world’s most prestigious film festivals. He served as a Co-Producer on the short film THE SINGERS, which won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short, a testament to his eye for compelling, high-stakes storytelling.Beyond his work on award-winning content – which includes an extensive list of producer and actor credits across features, shorts, and television – Mike is a vital figure in the festival circuit. He serves as a Programming Associate for US Narrative Features at the Sundance Film Festival, where he has spent over a decade helping curate the next generation of American independent film.In addition to his work with Sundance, Mike is the Lead Shorts Programmer for the Key West Film Festival and the founder of Festie Bestie, a platform dedicated to demystifying the festival circuit for emerging filmmakers. Whether he is on set or in the screening room, Mike’s mission remains the same: To find, foster, and elevate the most authentic voices in the independent community.

Uriah Herr — Cinematographer
Uriah is an award-winning Director of Photography known for striking, cinematic imagery and an intentional approach to visual storytelling. Across acclaimed short films, music videos, and feature documentaries, he crafts images that don’t just support the narrative—they shape it, using light, movement, and composition to drive emotion and meaning. With a foundation in Art Direction, he brings a refined eye for design, texture, and spatial storytelling, creating a distinct visual language that balances precision with atmosphere. Whether capturing intimate moments or building bold, stylized worlds, Uriah is a trusted creative partner whose work is recognized for its visual impact and narrative depth.

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