Directed by Julia Sub, ‘Make It Last Forever’ is a music video of about time, memory, and the quiet ache of growing older. Set to Darryl Rahn’s hauntingly melodic track of the same name, the film unfolds like a flickerbook of Darrl’s life moments: tender and raw.
It opens on a young Darryl (Quint Elliot), lost in the simplicity of childhood – playing with a frog toy by the beach. With sharp, cinematic transitions, we’re ushered into adulthood, where the same shoreline now feels heavier. The responsibilities of grown-up life crash in like waves, washing away the ease of youth. And then – as the track concludes – we’re in Darryl’s future. He’s a frail old man on the same beach. It’s a fitting and deeply moving close.
Michael Lopez’s cinematography is arresting throughout: crisp, intentional, and emotionally alive. The editing is fluid and rhythmic, mirroring the push and pull of memory. Sub’s vision is confidently realize – imaginative, deeply felt, and delicately restrained.
Darryl Rahn, playing himself as an adult, has both musical and on-screen charisma. His voice aches with nostalgia, while his presence holds the screen with quiet gravity. The track, which is lovely, catchy, and steeped in poignancy – acts as both score and soul of the film. Rahn proves he’s not only a talented singer-songwriter; he’s a powerful storyteller.
At its core, ‘Make It Last Forever’ is about the speed of life and the longing to slow it down. It charms without effort, moves without melodrama. A graceful, evocative short film. Bold in its simplicity. Timeless in its heart.
