Private Project

Disregarded

Trying to live up to the expectations of his peers, Blake, a seemingly ordinary college freshman, grapples with staying comfortably in the closet or stepping out and potentially losing everything he's ever known.

  • Edwin Hernández
    Director
  • Edwin Hernández
    Writer
  • Jim Van Meer
    Writer
  • Chad Rhodes
    Producer
  • Thomas Norman
    Key Cast
  • Danielle Dicello
    Key Cast
  • Thomas Golian
    Key Cast
  • Ashley Kowalski
    Key Cast
  • Ian Ampoyo
    Key Cast
  • Anne Kight Lloyd
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes 36 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 12, 2015
  • Production Budget:
    1,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • George Mason University Fall Film Showcase
    Fairfax, Virginia
    United States
    December 5, 2014
    World premiere
    Best Drama
  • A Night of Cinematic Excellence
    Fairfax, Virginia
    United States
    February 12, 2015
    Second screening
  • Washington West Film Festival
    Reston, Virginia
    United States
    October 28, 2015
Distribution Information
  • VEJE Pictures
    Country: United States
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Edwin Hernández

Edwin is a filmmaker from Washington, DC who enjoys networking and viewing indie films from local filmmakers. He obtained his BA from George Mason University's film and video studies program in 2014. He's excited to get his foot in the door in the industry and is looking forward to what the future has in store for him.

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Director Statement

Hello festival judges,

I'm hoping to spread awareness of acceptance and staying true to yourself through my film, "Disregarded." This is just the kick off of my career and I hope you enjoy my directorial debut, as much as I enjoyed making it.