Private Project

2022

A sci-fi-mystery-Orwellian short film.
When a man stuck inside his apartment during the 2022 Shanghai lockdown is contacted by a stranger urging him to break out, he finds himself physically unable to leave.

  • Andrej iliev
    Director
  • Andrej iliev
    Writer
  • Lisa Xu
    Producer
  • Andrej iliev
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    sci-fi, mystery
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 1 second
  • Completion Date:
    May 8, 2022
  • Country of Origin:
    Slovakia
  • Country of Filming:
    China
  • Shooting Format:
    digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Andrej iliev

For the past 10 years I have lived in Shanghai, China, working as a director, dop, writer and editor on commercials, documentary and narrative projects as well as have written and directed short films and an indie feature SHANGHAI STORY (2021). I have passion for independent film and my corporate and advertising work gives me the freedom to develop original and exciting new projects.

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Director Statement

The project was conceived and filmed during the 2022 Shanghai lockdown. Please see the attached 2022 Intro Kit for more background and information.