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2026 GovState Student Film Showcase

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This free program features selected short films produced by Governors State University students. Support these aspiring young filmmakers!

After an irresponsible purchase with a credit card, college student Zia tries her best with her best friend Xavier by her side to do “side-hustles” she found on the internet to pay off her debt. Working food delivery, pet sitting gigs, and even trying to be a TikTok influencer, Zia tries to balance it all while also staying on top of her studies during the busiest time of the academic semester. A fun and comedic short film truly about the spirits of working hard, friendship, and the reality of college students across the country.


Director Biography

Mia Romo, a current sophomore at Governors State University, besides working as the director and DP for “Side-Hustlers” works in the control room for GovState’s This Week at GovState (TWAG) as the director and lead field producer. With a love for all things media, she has been working on her skills for over 4 years. You’ll always find her with a camera in her hands and big dreams in her mind!








  • Year
    2025
  • Runtime
    10:11
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Genre
    Comedy
  • Subtitle Language
    English
  • Director
    Mia Romo
  • Filmmaker
    Assistant Director- Morgan Hokanson; Sound- Fabian Rodriguez; Isa Olugbile-Muhammad, Jamin Sims; Music Supervisor- Morgan Hokanson
  • Cinematographer
    Mia Romo
  • Editor
    Mia Romo
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