Experiencing Interruptions?

A Cave Allegory

The film was made by Jillian Hovatter (writer/star), Nicole Wren-Faulkner (writer/cinematographer), and Nathan Rucker (writer/director/editor). The film co-stars Drema Stringer and has an original song by Erik Woods that helps everything come together like a nice rug. Jillian plays Lilly, an anthropology professor who struggles to care for her mother, played by Drema Stringer, who needs medical care due to her advancing illness.

We wrote, shot, and cut this film in West Virginia. This film also stars West Virginians.

  • Nathan Rucker
    Director
  • Jillian Hovatter
    Writer
  • Nicole Lawrence
    Writer
  • Nathan Rucker
    Writer
  • Jillian Hovatter
    Key Cast
    "Lily"
  • Drema Stringer
    Key Cast
    "Mom"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    drama, appalchian
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 39 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 14, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    100 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • 72 Hour Film Challenge
    Huntington
    United States
    August 28, 2023
    Huntington Premiere
    Official Selection
  • September Open Screen Night
    Huntington
    United States
    September 14, 2023
  • The Localization Pop Up Show 2023
    Huntington, West Virginia
    United States
    October 28, 2023
    Official Selection
Director - Nathan Rucker