Gabriella Wong

Annika is writing her first exposé on Surcon Industries' dubious love matching program. What she doesn't expect is to develop feelings for the man she's paired with, and neither does her girlfriend. Will she be able to stick to her journalistic integrity or will she trust this new mysterious beau?

The film follows Carson Pedaci, a college senior preparing to step away from not just one, but many defining roles—as a leader, a performer, and a symbol of tradition. Through intimate storytelling and striking visuals, Hanging Up the Hat is a heartfelt reflection on change, letting go, and discovering who you are beyond the roles you’ve always played.