Experiencing Interruptions?

A Brief Mental Lapse With Mallory Kane

A screenwriter’s creative crisis spirals into a darkly comedic whirlwind of frustration, caffeine, and chaotic thoughts as she races to finish her screenplay before her mind flatlines.

  • Andrew Frescas
    Director
    SOUNDS, WITCH
  • Andrew Frescas
    Writer
  • Andrew Frescas
    Producer
  • Nikko Austen Smith
    Key Cast
    "Mallory Kane"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Dark Comedy, Satirical Comedy
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 20 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 1, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    7,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Andrew Frescas

Andrew Frescas is a Los Angeles-based filmmaker with a passion for visually driven, character-focused storytelling. His work spans commercial, music video, documentary, and narrative projects, often blending humor, emotion, and bold visual style. With a background in directing, cinematography, editing, and writing, Andrew brings a distinct, versatile creative voice to every project he takes on.

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Director Statement

This film is a raw and darkly comedic exploration of the creative process—how frustration, self-doubt, and chaos can fuel both brilliance and complete paralysis. It's about the battle between inspiration and procrastination, the drive to create something meaningful, and the absurdity of it all. Through Mallory's struggle, I wanted to capture the truth of what it feels like to be stuck in your own head, desperately trying to break through to something real, and how sometimes, the most unexpected moments spark the creativity we need.