KEYS TO THE CITY is a documentary short film that takes the viewer on a poetic journey exploring the themes of trust, alienation, and loss. Matthew Ballard, an aging Brooklyn locksmith in his final month on the job, wrestles with his growing alienation from the city and seeks peace in retiring to Georgia. But before leaving New York, he must first train George Goga, a brazen first-generation immigrant, to take his place. This documentary captures Matthew and George on a bumpy journey across the city as they face funny, bizarre, and tender encounters inside the homes of colorful New Yorkers. Between training his replacement and coming to terms with the changes he experiences in the city and his life, Matthew must see that he already holds the key to a fulfilling life.