Experiencing Interruptions?

An Unexpected Performance

A young writer discovers a unique ability, but learns there is more to it than it seems.

  • Ian Franco
    Director
    The Horse
  • Ian Franco
    Writer
  • Ian Franco
    Producer
  • Shaela Payne
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Student
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 13 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 14, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    200 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:
    Yes
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Ian Franco

Ian Franco is a filmmaker and creative producer born and raised in Simi Valley, CA, where he grew up filming backyard epics with neighborhood friends before turning that childhood obsession into a full-fledged career.

After earning a BFA in Filmmaking from the New York Film Academy, he is currently pursuing a graduate degree at the University of Southern California. Ian has worn many different hats on productions across Los Angeles, Austin, and Portland. His work has garnered recognition, including the Best Cinematography award for Last Word and Best Film Runner-Up for Deceiver at the 48 Hour Film Project in Portland, Oregon.

Ian's filmography includes titles such as Self (2022), An Unexpected Performance (2018), and The Horse (2019), showcasing his versatility in directing, writing, and producing. He continues to develop new projects under his production company, What If Films.

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