Experiencing Interruptions?

Amour Interdit

An isolated woman attempts to make the most of her lonely days.

  • Mark Velasquez
    Director
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  • Mark Velasquez
    Writer
    Same Time Next Week, Best Fiends, The Lord's Hand
  • Mark Velasquez
    Producer
    Same Time Next Week, Best Fiends, The Lord's Hand
  • Ava Frontera
    Key Cast
    "The Woman"
  • Claire Boeglin
    Key Cast
    "Narrator"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Horror, scifi, drama, dramedy
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 58 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 17, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    50 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    French
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • MicroHorrors Film Festival
    San Luis Obispo, California
    United States
    November 1, 2025
    Central Coast Premiere
    Official Selection
  • MicroHorrors Film Festival
    San Luis Obispo, California
    United States
    November 1, 2025
    Best Score
  • MicroHorrors Film Festival
    San Luis Obispo, California
    United States
    November 1, 2025
    Best Cinematography
  • MicroHorrors Film Festival
    San Luis Obispo, California
    United States
    November 1, 2025
    Runner-Up Best Twist
Director Biography - Mark Velasquez

Mark Velasquez was born and raised in Santa Maria, California and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Cornish College in Seattle in the year 2000. Since then he has worked as a freelance photographer across Europe and the Americas shooting for publications, creating his own photo books, and documenting his travels, sharing his creative energy along the way.

Mark is a writer, director, teacher, videographer, and graphic designer. Most importantly, he's just your average family man trying to do his best. Today he can be found somewhere on the West Coast, camera in hand, mind reeling.

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Director Statement

A labor of love come to life. Please enjoy this special story.