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Current

An Uber driver who wants to make a movie himself is booked to go to a film festival for the first time...

  • Shuheng Zhang
    Director
  • Shuheng Zhang
    Producer
  • Nathan Huggins
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 7 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 20, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    36 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    19:10
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of Oxford
Director Biography - Shuheng Zhang

Shuheng Zhang is a filmmaker originally from Chengdu, China. Currently a mathematician at the University of Oxford, he views filmmaking as another essential lens through which he observes and expresses his understanding of the world. His films blend rigorous intellectual thought with emotional depth, uncovering symmetries in various aspects of life.

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Director Statement

The short documentary "Current" reflects a dream of a person in Southern California. While filming, I aimed to capture the authentic essence of life through my personal style, using a blend of observation and intuition. The film employs various metaphors to illustrate the state of the subject, revealing layers of meaning. The title "Current" carries multiple connotations, symbolizing a social condition, the futility of changing the fact, and a call to follow the natural flow of life.