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Cycle

When a young girl's attempt to ride her bike for the first time are hindered by her mother and father’s ruthless arguing, the challenge becomes one that she will have to face on her own.

  • Matthew Birks
    Director
  • Matthew Birks
    Writer
  • Audyn Hoffman
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    January 1, 2016
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    MP4
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival
    Cedar Rapids, Iowa
    United States
    April 2, 2016
    Best Student Short
  • Muscatine Independent Film Festival
    Muscatine, Iowa
    United States
    November 4, 2016
    Best Local Film
Director Biography - Matthew Birks

Born in the small farm-town community of DeWitt, IA, Matthew has grown to love the world of movies. As a child, he received a Flip Video Camcorder for Christmas and has since fallen in love with visual story telling. After growing up in a low income family, Matthew joined the Military after High School so that he could continue to pursue his filmmaking dreams in college. He has since devoted his time at the University of Iowa producing short films and helping other students with their filmmaking pursuits. He even leads a student organization at the that focuses primarily on video production. He has big plans and ambitions to work on the sets of major motion pictures after he graduates from The University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts in Cinema.

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Director Statement

I want to create visual art that nobody else ever has. I want to tap into the emotions of an audience that they are not accustomed to feeling. I want to dedicate my life to Cinema.