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Apothecary's Cage

In a surreal Gothic reflection of our own reality, an imaginative boy living under authoritarian policy attempts to challenge the education system, strict family expectations, and confront his inner Boogeyman.

  • Jake Extine
    Director
  • Jake Extine
    Writer
  • Jake Extine
    Producer
  • Emily Dick
    Producer
  • Truman Chambers
    Key Cast
    "Lukas"
  • Sara Lipinski Chambers
    Key Cast
    "Mother"
  • Chase Will
    Key Cast
    "Doktor"
  • James F. Trumm
    Key Cast
    "Father"
  • Tom Cyphert
    Key Cast
    "The Boogeyman"
  • Sarah Drummer
    Key Cast
    "The Dancer"
  • Nicole Bogdanovic
    Key Cast
    "Schoolmarm"
  • Jake Extine
    Cinematography
  • Rob Stephens
    Sound Design, Mixing, Editing
  • Sarah & Dustin Galish
    Orignal Score
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Psychological Horror, Dystopian, Sci-fi, Fantasy
  • Runtime:
    17 minutes 40 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 7, 2018
  • 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
  • Ray Browne Film Festival
    Bowling Green, Ohio
    United States
    April 7, 2018
    Official Selection
  • New Mexico Filmmaker's Showcase
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
    United States
    May 19, 2018
    Finalist - Fantasy/Sci-fi
  • Santa Fe Film Festival
    Santa Fe, NM
    United States
    February 17, 2019
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Jake Extine

Jake Extine was born and raised in northwest Ohio and attended school at Bowling Green State University, graduating with a Bachelor's in film production. There he produced his first major production, a short entitled "Apothecary's Cage" (2017), on which he served as director, cinematographer, and producer. After graduating in 2016, Extine went on a 3-month backpacking trip to Brasil, Argentina, Chile, and Peru for $1500. He cites this as the turning point in his life. In 2017, Jake relocated to New Mexico to explore the desert & mountains, and continue to make a name for himself in the film industry. In 2018, Jake began development of his first feature film.

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Director Statement

I am interested in making challenging & conscious artistic work, music videos, and video art. Exist to better yourself, so we can better this world. We must transform to transform this society.