Private Project

Balancing Act

When Telma (Lysa Visentini) finds her life thrown out of balance by social media, she learns that the key to restoring balance is to interact with her friends in real life.

  • Chandre du Preez
    Director
  • Dan Chen
    Director
  • Chandre du Preez
    Writer
  • Manon Guilbert
    Writer
  • Dan Chen
    Writer
  • Lysa Visentini
    Writer
  • Agustina Zalazar
    Writer
  • Chandre du Preez
    Producer
  • Dan Chen
    Producer
  • Lysa Visentini
    Key Cast
    "Telma"
  • Manon Guilbert
    Key Cast
  • Agustina Zalazar
    Key Cast
  • Dan Chen
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student, Web / New Media
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    June 9, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English, French, Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    iPhone
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • Aphrodite Film Awards

    Official Selectioin
  • Get Smart Film Festival
    Bradford
    United Kingdom
    September 19, 2019
    Official Selection
  • Sinevizyon
    Nicosia
    Cyprus
    September 11, 2019
    Official Selection
  • Kino London presents "The People's Film Festival"
    England
    United Kingdom
    Semi-Finalist
  • Couch Film Festival
    Toronto
    Canada
    Semi-Finalist
Director Biography - Chandre du Preez, Dan Chen

Chandré is from Pretoria (South Africa). She is 19 years old and has worked on 2 South African feature films as part of the crew as well as 7 short films. She has completed three years of training at Bright Light Film Academy and has gained experience in almost every department. She is very passionate about the film industry and approaches every project with the determination and enthusiasm that it deserves. Being able to do what she loves, being on set whether it is in front of the camera or behind it, is all that she needs to live a happy life.

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Director Statement

An International Effort:
This film represents 5 continents, 4 nationalities, 3 languages, 2 states, and 1 production day to put it all together.