SHORT | 17:13

Based on the true story of Holocaust survivor-turned watchmaker Wladyslaw "Walter" Wojnas (played by Stephen Tobolowsky), Watching Walter is a proof of concept short touching on several poignant moments in Wojnas' life. Set in both 1995 Philadelphia and World War II Nazi occupied Poland, it's a story of one man's triumph over tragedy.

Director Biography - Mitch Yapko

Mitch Yapko is an award-winning writer/director/producer, known for his unique character work, focusing often on real characters in surreal situations. He looks for the heart of the story, and strives to make all of his films relatable. He loves taking ideas from concept through to completion, and loves to pull people out of their day-to-day lives and into his imagined worlds. His films have shown in over 100 film festivals over the years, including Sundance Film Festival, Austin Film Festival, Dances with Films, and many others. Three of his last short projects went on to screen at over 75 festivals around the world.