Blind Optimism

Alan is a young teenager who suffered from a toxic waste accident when he was 8 that left him blind. Through his extensive knowledge of superheroes, he is convinced that he will develop superpowers on his 18th birthday as this accident had all the makings of the classic superhero origin story. He struggles to come to grips with his reality and the possibility that his powers may not come to fruition.

  • Jesse Lin
    Director
  • Henry Thompson
    Writer
  • Henry Thompson
    Producer
  • Parham Rownaghi
    Producer
  • Jackson Schlekewey
    Producer
  • Grant Hughes
    Key Cast
    "Alan"
  • Mari Takahashi
    Key Cast
    "Alison"
  • Jimmy Broadlick
    Key Cast
    "Frank"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Fantasy, Superhero, Comedy, Dramedy
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes 36 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 30, 2024
  • 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
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Jesse Lin

Jesse Lin is an award-winning filmmaker based in Los Angeles. He studied BA Songwriting & Film Scoring at Berklee College of Music, MA Applied Imagination at Central Saint Martins, MA Directing at Drama Centre London, and Acting at Stella Adler Academy.

Jesse's short film, Poached, was screened internationally and won awards for Best Director, Best Acting Duo, and Best Sound.

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