Experiencing Interruptions?

Don't Tear Yourself Apart

A few years ago, Carol was traumatized by a monumental loss. Haunted for years, fed by the hunger for revenge, she must to do the unthinkable to find the man responsible for it.

  • P. Tavares
    Director
  • P. Tavares
    Writer
  • JJ Osbun
    Producer
  • P. Tavares
    Producer
  • Chelsea J. Smith
    Key Cast
    "C / Carol"
  • Matt Standley
    Key Cast
    "John"
  • Amira Gray
    Key Cast
    "Tahlia"
  • Luis Carazo
    Key Cast
    "Mike"
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 37 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    January 3, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    20,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    iPhone 12 Pro
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • 55th WORLDFEST HOUSTON
    Houston, TX
    United States
    Bronze
  • FALCON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
    London
    United Kingdom
    Best: Picture, First Time Director, Cinematography, Actress, Original Score
  • PARIS FILM AWARDS
    Paris
    France
    Honorable Mention
  • MADRID INDIE FILM FESTIVAL
    Madrid
    Spain
    Official Selection
  • PRAGUE INTERNATIONAL FILM AWARDS
    Prague
    Czech Republic
    Official Selection
  • Hollywood new directors
    Hollywood
    Official Selection
  • FESTCINE PEDRA AZUL
    Espírito Santo
    Brazil
    Official Selection
  • MONTREAL INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL
    Montreal
    Official Selection
  • BUENOS AIRES INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
    Buenos Aires
    Best Actress
Director Biography - P. Tavares

P. Tavares is a Brazilian-born American filmmaker, based out of Los Angeles. "Don't Tear Yourself Apart" is Tavares' feature directorial debut.

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Director Statement

On behalf of myself and JJ Osbun, a major thanks and bow to the cast and crew of our film. Chelsea J. Smith, and her supporting cast, offered up a stellar performance.

We are so happy and honored that our movie has been selected and won awards at festivals like WorldFest Houston, London's Falcon International Film Festival, Madrid Indie Film Festival, Paris Film Awards, Prague International, and more.

Shooting during a pandemic, on a shoestring, was a labor of love for everyone involved. Ten shooting days for a 100 minute film. Pre-production through completion was 11 months - that's indicative of a great team. Thanks for watching our film!