Compulsion
In this dark and thrilling animation, a man in an infinite space of purity discovers a slight imperfection in the wall. If he leaves it alone it goes away, but his obsession grows...
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Connor McFarlaneDirectorSWERV, The Homelink Documentary, Alien Hunters, Song of Solitude, SWERV The Movie, SWERV The Series
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Connor McFarlaneWriterSWERV, The Homelink Documentary, Alien Hunters, Song of Solitude, SWERV The Movie, SWERV The Series
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Connor McFarlaneProducerSWERV, The Homelink Documentary, Alien Hunters, Song of Solitude, SWERV The Movie, SWERV The Series
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Connor McFarlaneKey Cast"Man"SWERV The Movie, The Homelink Documentary
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Luke ShafferConceptSwerv The Movie, The Homelink Documentary
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Project Type:Animation, Experimental, Short, Student
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Genres:Drama, Thriller, Tragedy, Arthouse
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Runtime:5 minutes 4 seconds
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Completion Date:February 26, 2021
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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
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:Yes - Connors CARD
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All American High School Film FestivalNew York
United States
Official Selection -
Twin Peaks Film FestivalRexburg
United States
March 26, 2022
Best Director Nomination -
Central Film FestivalSpringfield, Missouri
United States
April 1, 2022
Finalist -
NATAS Student Production AwardsNorthwest Chapter
United States
Best Short Form Fiction Nominee
I am a young filmmaker, and I've been making films since I could hold a camera. I started filmmaking through LEGO Stop Motion and was one of the trailblazers in the stop motion community on YouTube during the early 2010s, with over 800,000 views on my videos and a large following. I got to learn a lot about the art of animation and film. Throughout my life me and my friends have also worked on; two web series, many short films (Four of which are official selections in the 2021 All American High School Film Festival,) short and feature length documentaries, and two feature films (one of which, SWERV The Movie, had eight theatrical showings.) I'm also a musician and write most of the music for my films, as well as an artist. I hope one day to write and direct professional films, and my hard work and determination is helping me get there, one small film at a time.
I'm an independent filmmaker, and I enjoy making films that are artistic, yet still entertain an audience. I think there's an important balance between entertaining, and exploring deeper themes, and I hope to find that perfect balance some day.