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False Awakening

Andy, a 22 year old who possesses the unfortunate habit of procrastinating the inevitable future, comes face to face with LIFE itself, in a western dream landscape.

  • Dariush Rohani
    Director
  • Dariush Rohani
    Writer
  • Dariush Rohani
    Producer
  • Dariush Rohani
    Key Cast
    "Andy"
  • Jessica Khatib
    Key Cast
    "Jessica"
  • Khash Dehghan
    Key Cast
    "Andy's Dad"
  • Oscar Vernon Jr
    Director of Photography
  • Daniel Rivas
    First Assistant Director
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Coming of age, Western, Fantasy
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 18 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 20, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Dariush Rohani

Growing up in the valley, where many Hollywood classics were made, Dariush Rohani has always had a burning passion for filmmaking. He has just graduated from the film program at California State University, Northridge in the spring of 2024. While attending the school, he had made five short films. "False Awakening" will mark his sixth and most ambitious film yet.

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Director Statement

After graduating college not even a month ago, I understand the feeling of not knowing what's next. This film tackles that feeling of walking into the unknown and trying to hold on to the freedom of your youth. I learned that when time comes knocking, you answer.