Official Trailer for ‘Before We Begin’ Romance Starring Yesly Dimate

by Alex Billington
October 31, 2025
Source: YouTube

“Life goes on, though… I hope not in cycles – that could get tiresome.” Buffalo 8 has debuted the official trailer for an indie film titled Before We Begin, a romantic drama from young filmmaker Shazeb Fahim as his second feature film so far. This premiered last year at a small film festival and will be out to watch on VOD starting in November this fall. With her impending move to New York, a young artist must find the courage to match her ambition and pursue her desires as she finds an unexpected connection with a peculiar philosophy student. She must contend with evolving relationships as she decides whether to move to NYC or not at the end of the fall. Internet famous Colombian actress Yesly Dimate stars as Olivia, with director Shazeb Fahim co-starring as her love interest Phillip. The indie cast also includes Jamie Eddy, Monica Giordano, Paige Hapeman, and Andrew Fama. This looks nice and charming and especially low-key, a Gen Z love story that’s also all about figuring out what to do next in your life and wherever it might take you.

Here’s the official trailer (+ poster) for Shazeb Fahim’s film Before We Begin, direct from YouTube:

Olivia (Yesly Dimate), a young artist living in Boston, questions her impending move to New York… At a dinner party, and also at a chance encounter the very next day, Olivia finds an original and unexpected connection with Phillip (Shazeb Fahim), a “peculiar” philosophy student. Over the course of the fall, as her move approaches, Olivia must contend with her evolving relationships, and find the courage to match her ambition and continue to pursue her desires. Before We Begin is written and directed by the young indie filmmaker Shazeb Fahim, directing his second feature film after making First Fall previously. Produced by Justin San Antonio and Shazeb Fahim. Featuring music composed by Grace-Mary Burega. This initially premiered at the 2024 Chelsea Film Festival last year. Buffalo 8 will debut Shazeb Fahim’s film Before We Begin direct-to-VOD in the US starting November 21st, 2025 this fall. Anyone want to watch this movie?

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