Private Project

A.R.T.

An unemployed artist seeks revenge against the creator of the artificial replication droid that stole her job.

  • Esmarelda VillaLobos
    Director
    Verzus
  • Esmarelda VillaLobos
    Writer
    Verzus
  • Pablo Sanchez
    Producer
  • Lani Stait
    Key Cast
    "Louise"
  • Chad Anderson
    Key Cast
    "Arthur Forge"
  • Ja'Mir Fletcher
    Key Cast
    "Zed"
  • Bryce Gallagher
    Key Cast
    "Dale"
  • Mike Vezza
    Key Cast
    "News Anchor"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Sci-Fi/Comedy/Thriller
  • Runtime:
    20 minutes 10 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 1, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 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:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Esmarelda VillaLobos

Esmarelda VillaLobos is a filmmaker and comedian from Pomona, California. She is the writer/director of "Verzus," an 89-minute comedic feature film made for a budget of less than $350. She is a graduate of the David Lynch MFA in Screenwriting Program at MIU and holds a BA in Film History from Cal State Fullerton. Prior to her writing & directing career, Esmarelda worked as an independent film assistant and a dedicated Blockbuster cashier. She lives in California with her ridiculously handsome husband and their rambunctious little cat.

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Director Statement

Everything you've ever wanted is on the other side of everything you've ever feared.