Synesthesia
Synesthesia is a short horror film that examines what can happen when we depend on our digital devices too much.
When Leslie puts more faith in the smartphone she never puts down than her marriage, she must decide who to trust with deadly consequences.
-
Alison KohlhardtDirectorGame Night, Spouse Switch
-
Tom LovemanWriterReclamation
-
Tom LovemanProducerGame Night, Spouse Switch, Reclamation
-
Rachanee LumaynoProducerGame Night, Spouse Switch, Reclamation
-
Alison KohlhardtProducerGame Night, Spouse Switch, Reclamation
-
Rachanee LumaynoKey Cast
-
Danny RossKey Cast
-
Alison KohlhardtKey Cast
-
Kalen MarieKey Cast
-
Edith HwangKey Cast
-
Dillon WrichKey Cast
-
Roy SherfanDirector of PhotographyGame Night, Spouse Switch, Reclamation
-
Tom LovemanEditorsReclamation
-
MIchael GreyEditorsSpouse Switch, Game Night
-
Jaylinn HelmichMakeup ArtistSpouse Switch, Reclamation
-
Erik GoodrichSound Editor/Sound MixerReclamation, Game Night, Spouse Switch
-
Zoë KimAssistant DirectorReclamation, Game Night
-
Project Type:Short
-
Genres:Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
-
Runtime:12 minutes 15 seconds
-
Completion Date:May 20, 2016
-
Country of Origin:United States
-
Country of Filming:United States
-
Language:English
-
Shooting Format:Digital Panasonic GH4
-
Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
-
Film Color:Color
-
First-time Filmmaker:No
-
Student Project:No
-
Ax Wound Film FestivalBrattleboro, Vermont
United States
November 5, 2016
Vermont Premiere -
Big Fandom Film FestivalGreenville, South Carolina
United States
November 18, 2016
South Carolina Premiere -
Cine Pobre Film FestivalLa Paz
Mexico
October 8, 2016
Mexico Premiere
Official Selection -
Comic-Con Independent International Film FestivalSan Diego
United States
July 21, 2018
Official Selection -
ComicpaloozaHouston, TX
United States
May 25, 2018
Texas Premiere
Official Selection -
Death By FestivalAustin, TX
United States
October 28, 2017
Texas Premiere
Official Selection -
Depth of Field International Film FestivalNassau, DE
United States
March 20, 2017
Deleware Premiere
Winner: Award of Excellence -
Diabolical Horror Film FestivalOnline
United States
October 28, 2016
Official Selection -
Eat Your Heart Out Horror Film FestivalSeattle, WA
United States
February 18, 2017
Washington Premiere
Finalist -
Fake Flesh Film FestKamloops, British Columbia
Canada
October 27, 2017
Canadian Premiere
Official Selection -
FantaSci Short Film FestivalOrlando, FL
United States
May 12, 2018
Florida Premiere
Official Selection -
Halloween International Film FestivalKill Devil Hills, NC
United States
October 29, 2016
North Carolina Premiere
Official Selection -
Hollywood Dead Horror FestivalBurbank, CA
United States
June 17, 2017
California Premiere
1st Runner Up - Best Short Horror Film -
Horror Avenue Film FestivalPeoria, Illinois
United States
April 27, 2018
Illinois Premiere
Official Selection -
Independent Horror Movie AwardsOnline
United States
Winner: Best Sound / Nominee: Best Original Concept -
LA CinefestLos Angeles
United States
Semi-Finalist -
London Monthly Film FestivalLondon
United Kingdom
October 2, 2016
London Premiere -
Marquee On MainWashington, NC
United States
September 15, 2017
Finalist -
Montreal Requiem Fear FestMontreal, Quebec
Canada
October 29, 2016
Canadian Premiere
Official Selection -
Nightpiece Film Festival 2016Edinburgh, Scotland
United Kingdom
World Premiere/UK Premiere
Official Selection -
Northeast Wisconsin Horror Film FestivalOshkosh
United States
October 15, 2017
Wisconsin Premiere
Official Selection -
Ouchy Film AwardsLausanne
Switzerland
November 29, 2016
Nominated for Best Film -
Short Stop International Film FestivalOnline
United Kingdom
June 20, 2017
Official Selection -
Show Your ShortzBurbank, CA
United States
October 15, 2017
Official Selection -
Sick Chick Flicks Film FestivalCary, North Carolina
United States
November 5, 2016
Official Selection -
Southern GothiconEl Dorado, AR
United States
October 28, 2016
Arkansas Premiere
Official Selection -
Stormy Weather Horror FestOnline
United States
March 17, 2017
Nominee: Best Short, Nominee: Outstanding Female Filmmaker (Alison Kohlhardt), Nominee: Best Actor (Danny Ross) -
Things 2 Fear Film FestWashington, NC
United States
October 6, 2017
Winner: Best Original Story -
Unrestricted View Film FestivalLondon
United Kingdom
November 4, 2016
Official Selection -
Upstate NY Horror Film FestivalRochester, New York
United States
October 14, 2016
North American Premiere -
Walkerville Film FestivalWindsor, Ontario
Canada
June 16, 2018
Official Selection -
WideScreen Film & Music Video FestivalMiami, FL
United States
February 18, 2017
Florida Premiere
Official Selection
Actor/Director Alison Kohlhardt is best known for her roles in "Cindr" (2015), "Deadly Women" (2010-2013) and Blue Match Comedy (2015-).
Born in Sydney, Australia, she began performing in school plays at a young age. Her theater work quickly prompted a move to Hong Kong. Shortly thereafter her career instigated a relocation to Los Angeles, where she was cast in numerous television, voice-overs and film productions including, "Misdirected" (2014), "Apartmates" (2015-) and "Flashback" (2015).
She is fast becoming a success as a new type of triple-threat: an actor, director and producer. Her dedication and hard work has been adventitious in these endeavors.
We are all a little too attached to the silver trimmings of our current digitally-connected world. With the accessibility of everything at our fingertips, we often forget to really listen, react and communicate with those around us, especially those we love. “Synesthesia" delves into the trappings of mis-communication and questions how attached we have become to parts of our lives that with can’t live without.