Experiencing Interruptions?

CAPTIFS

Xavier, 16 years old, gets mysteriously trapped in a creepy basement with his younger brother, Léo. Both will struggle to find ways to break out, therefore exploring the facettes of their relationships in which they have never been confronted with before.

  • Philippe Vanasse-Paquet
    Director
  • Philippe Vanasse-Paquet
    Writer
  • Philippe Vanasse-Paquet
    Key Cast
    "Xavier Dumas"
  • Xavier Gaudreault-Poulin
    Key Cast
    "Léo Dumas"
  • Steve Proulx
    Key Cast
    "Kidnapper 1"
  • Sébastien Gilbert
    Key Cast
    "Kidnapper 2"
  • Kevin Champagne-Lessard
    Director of Photography
  • Maxime Scraire
    Sound Engineer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    18 minutes 20 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 20, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    350 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    French
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - L'Envolée
  • Courts d'un Soir
    Montreal. Québec
    Canada
    September 1, 2021
    Gagnant Cinéaste en herbe
  • WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival
    Houston, Texas
    United States
    April 16, 2021
    Silver Award
  • New York World Film Festival
    New York, New York
    United States
    May 1, 2021
    Best Young Director
  • Revolution Me Film Festival
    New York, New York
    United States
    October 8, 2021
    Best High School Narrative
  • Chicago Southland
    Chicago, Illinois
    United States
    October 15, 2021
    Best High School Short
  • Made Here Film Festival
    Burlington, Vermont
    United States
    May 5, 2021
    Official Selection
  • Montreal Independent Film Festival
    Montreal, Québec
    Canada
    February 1, 2021
    Official Selection
  • Catalina Film Festival
    Los Angeles. California
    United States
    September 17, 2021
    Best High School Student Film
  • All American High School Film Festival
    New York, New York
    United States
    October 8, 2021
    Nominee Best International Film
  • All American High School Film Festival
    New York, New York
    United States
    October 8, 2021
    Nominee Best Cinematography
Director Biography - Philippe Vanasse-Paquet

Philippe Vanasse-Paquet is an 18 years old french-canadian actor and filmmaker. Since age 8, he has lived on film sets, where he developped his passion for the camera, and made his first short film, Captive, at only 16 years old.
https://www.agenceshandapall.ca/artistes/philippe

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