Compulsion
A novice filmmaker begins to struggle with coming to terms with "acting on impulse" when he starts to have a romantic interest in a fellow upperclassman. SHOT ON URSA.
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James AkselDirector
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James AkselWriter
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Jordyn SieversProducer
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Joey MirandaKey Cast"Lucas Tebay"
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Autumn FosterKey Cast"Sarah"
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Kaylee WingKey Cast"Olivia"
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Lauren ReyesPost-Production/Editing
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Nicolas TungPost-Production/Editing
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Josh SametPost-Production/Editing
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Nicolas TungDirector of Photography
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Nicolas TungCamera Operators
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James AkselCamera Operators
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Jordyn SieversCamera Operators
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Jason GeorgeCamera Operators
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Jordyn Sievers1st Assistant Camera
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Jason George2nd 1st Assistant Camera
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Allyson WeiselAssistant Director
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Amya IannoneGrip & Electric
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Amya Iannone2nd Assistant Camera/Clapperloader
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Hailey FeatherstonAssistant Producer
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Frank AlvarezProduction Sound Mixer
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Jason GeorgeAssistant Gimbal Operator
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Kaylee SmithAssistant Gimbal Operator
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Nicolas TungUAV Operator
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Project Type:Short, Student, Other
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Genres:Romance, Comedy, Drama, High School, Teen, RomCom, Short
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Runtime:11 minutes 40 seconds
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Completion Date:June 10, 2021
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Production Budget:45,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital, URSA, ProRes, Super35
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:Yes - El Dorado High School
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El Dorado Film FestivalPlacentia, California
United States
May 4, 2022
Official Selection
I am currently a student filmmaker in the Digital Media Arts Academy (DMAA) at El Dorado High School in Fullerton, CA.
Compulsion, “an irresistible urge to behave in a certain way” is the key driving factor in this
story. In this short film, we see the protagonist begin to battle with this idea as they learn to
adapt to love life within high school. This character feels held back by their emotions and their
passions.
This is a romcom style love story based on fictional events happening within our very own film
class. We get to see how filmmaking can be used to bring people together; and yet also how it
can tear them apart. Where is the line drawn on what can and cannot be made within film? In
other words, within this project, we will make a film about some of the problems that are faced
when making a film. And then when the compulsion kicks in... things get really awkward for the
characters.