Private Project

Chopping Block

A young woman confronts someone too close for comfort after an alarming realization.

  • Tim Schwagel
    Director
  • Tim Schwagel
    Writer
  • Zach Staads
    Producer
  • Tim Schwagel
    Producer
  • Laine Vanden Boom
    Key Cast
    "Ellie"
  • Asiah Doyle
    Key Cast
    "Sam"
  • Molly Barnes
    Key Cast
    "Mom"
  • Jasmine Janaé Charleston
    Music
  • Nick Houchin
    Cinematography
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Comedy
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 46 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 4, 2021
  • 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
  • Beloit International Film Festival
    Beloit, WI
    United States
    February 25, 2022
    Official Selection
  • Door County Film Festival
    Door County
    United States
    February 18, 2022
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Tim Schwagel

I'm a filmmaker based in Eau Claire WI and I've loved movies ever since my dad took me to see "Dinosaur" when I was three years old. Eau Claire doesn't have a large film community, but it is strong and I feel lucky to be able to do what I love right in my home town.

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Director Statement

The idea for Chopping Block came from thinking about that feeling you get in your gut when you really need to tell someone something important but you're terrified about how they may react. From there it slowly evolved into a dramedy about anxiety and gnarliness of what is often said in the heat of the moment.