Brighter Days Ahead (2025)
A short film accompanying the deluxe edition of "Eternal Sunshine," marking Ariana Grande’s directorial debut. Peaches, now elderly, revisits Brighter Days Inc. to relive idealized versions of her memories before they are destroyed forever. Inspired by the film "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" and a sequel to the "We Can't Be Friends" music video.
Directors: Christian Breslauer, Ariana Grande.
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Ariana Grande as Peaches |
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Edward Butera as Dr. Peaches' Dad |
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Charlotte Sanchez as Young Peaches |
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Rashawn Ross as Trumpet Player |
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Allen Marsh as Hologram Doctor |
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Jessica Jang as Hologram Nurse |
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Trell Isaac as Hologram Patient |
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Kimberly Kim as Hologram Patient |
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Stewart Jewett as Doctor |
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Lauren DeShane as Main Nurse |
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Fida Varela as Exam Room Nurse |
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Brittany Carel as Exam Room Patient |
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Shane Antolak as Waiting Room Background |
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R. Ray Barness as Waiting Room Background |
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Tiana Bes as Waiting Room Background |
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Veronica Mannion as Tavern Background |
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Amanda Boe as Tavern Background |
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Dylan Reece as Tavern Background |
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Kais Boukthir as Tavern Background |
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Skip Howland as Tavern Background |
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Vivian Day as Tavern Background |
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Lee John Gilligan as Tavern Background |
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Josh Cruze as Tavern Background |
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Sam Russell as Tavern Background |
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Casandra Rucker as Tavern Background |
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Russell Fear as Tavern Background |
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Veronica Hart as Tavern Background |
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Joan Grande as Peaches' Mom (uncredited) |
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Marjorie Grande as Peaches' Nonna (uncredited) |
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Frankie Grande as Peaches' Brother (uncredited) |
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Frank Grande as Peaches' Grandpa (uncredited) |
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Judy Gallagher as Peaches' Aunt (uncredited) |
| Directing | Christian Breslauer | Director |
| Directing | Ariana Grande | Director |
| Sound | Ariana Grande | Songs |
| Costume & Make-Up | Mimi Cuttrell | Costume Designer |
| Editing | Luis Caraza | Editor |
| Art | Alexander Delgado | Production Design |
| Camera | Jeff Cronenweth | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Ariana Grande | Music |
| Production | Ariana Grande | Executive Producer |
| Production | Luga Podesta | Executive Producer |
| Production | Brandon Bonfiglio | Executive Producer |
| Production | Andrew Lerios | Executive Producer |
| Production | Nicholas Pistone | Co-Producer |
| Production | Alex Randall | Co-Producer |
| Production | Michael Breslauer | Producer |
| Writing | Christian Breslauer | Writer |
| Writing | Ariana Grande | Writer |
| Production | Andrew Lerios | Producer |
| Sound | Max Martin | Songs |
| Crew | Ronald Rosegard | Special Effects |
| Crew | Zackary Rock | Special Effects |
| Crew | George Zamora | Special Effects |
| Crew | Kris Jaeckin | Special Effects |
| Crew | Arthur T. Haynes | Special Effects |
| Crew | Ashton Warner | Special Effects |
| Directing | Damon Limbrick | Assistant Director |
| Directing | Daved Olivencia | Assistant Director |
| Directing | Sara Fredricks | Assistant Director |
| Production | Ben Smlatic | Production Assistant |
| Production | John Michael Beach | Production Assistant |
| Production | Julio Almaguer | Production Assistant |
| Production | Anna Caltabiano | Production Assistant |
| Production | Max Varenyk | Production Assistant |
| Production | Chris Mahr | Production Assistant |
| Writing | Evan Yarbrough | Storyboard |
| Crew | Ivan Ovalle | Post Production Supervisor |
| Editing | Tanner Jackson | Assistant Editor |
| Editing | Chloe Scrushy | Assistant Editor |
| Visual Effects | Camille Lorthioy | VFX Production Coordinator |
| Visual Effects | Morgane Scionico | Animation |
| Lighting | François Heysen | Lighting Artist |
| Lighting | Loïc Salmon | Lighting Artist |
| Editing | Stefan Sonnenfeld | Senior Colorist |
| Visual Effects | Vsevolod Lysenko | 3D Artist |
| Editing | Yevhen Semenov | Project Manager |
| Production | Michelle Margolis | Publicist |
| Crew | Sara Holden | Stunt Double |
| Camera | Michael Romano | Digital Imaging Technician |
