Der Fisch

When a woman stumbles upon a talking fish, she spirals deep into an unknown magical world.

  • Olivia Acuña
    Director
  • Olivia Acuña
    Writer
  • Bailey Rye
    Writer
  • Lucas Cavanagh
    Producer
  • Kelsey Leigh
    Key Cast
    "Norah"
  • Dan Kiely
    Key Cast
    "Fish"
  • Bailey Rye
    Cinematographer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    magical realism, absurdism, fiction
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 15 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 31, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    4,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, BlackMagic mini Ursa
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Ithaca College
Director Biography - Olivia Acuña

Olivia Acuña is the Director and Co-Writer of Der Fisch. Olivia is currently in her senior year at Ithaca College earning her degree in Cinema Production with a minor in Theatrical Design. Olivia is extremely passionate about visual storytelling and has an eye for detail. She is the treasurer of Ithaca College’s Film Society and has interned with Ithaca Colleges MFA Image Text program. Olivia is thrilled to have the opportunity to make this film.

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