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Busted

"Busted" unravels the harrowing tale of Daniel, a family guy, ensnared in a treacherous blackjack game with no apparent escape. As the perpetually suave and persuasive dealer, Vance, guides Daniel deeper into the labyrinth of high-stakes gambling, the boundaries between reality and the game blur. Vance, an enigmatic figure, manipulates the odds and convinces Daniel that his only chance at freedom lies in risking everything.

  • Lisa Eidum
    Director
  • Lisa Eidum
    Writer
  • Lisa Eidum
    Producer
  • Mitchell Jung
    Key Cast
    "Gambler"
  • Cameron Lee
    Key Cast
    "NPC Gambler"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Comedy, parody
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 15 seconds
  • Production Budget:
    50 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of Southern California
Director Biography - Lisa Eidum

Originally from the suburbs of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Lisa Eidum is a junior in Cinema and Media Studies with a minor in Advertising at the University of Southern California. For her, comedy serves as a refuge from reality, allowing her to concentrate on the positive and joyful aspects of life. The unpredictability and absurdity inherent in comedy highlight life's boundless nature, emphasizing that there are no constraints when it comes to expressing creativity, especially in the realm of film.

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Director Statement

The ideation of this short came from the time I lost my eight years of vegetarianism to a bet. At that moment I learned the dangers of making bets and how gambling your life away can be something so easy...