Private Project

GUCK

A woman who fell into a pit of tar has to maintain her optimism when a chicken tries to deplatform her.

  • Jack Chisik
    Writer
  • Jack Chisik
    Director
  • Jack Chisik
    Editor
  • Jack Chisik
    Producer
  • Eric Le
    Producer
  • Curran
    Producer
  • Sangsu Ha
    Producer
  • Kris Mitchell
    Producer
  • Eric Le
    Director of Photography
  • MacKenzie Ricker
    Assitant Camera
  • Hannah Zimmerman
    Art Director
  • Hailey Howe
    Key Cast
    "Girl Who Fell Into Tar Pit And Escaped"
  • Marty Alcantar
    Key Cast
    "The Chicken"
  • Jeronimo Loperaan
    Key Cast
    "Janitor #1"
  • Curran
    Key Cast
    "Janitor #2"
  • Curran
    Key Cast
    "Guy Who Got Glitter Exploded All Over His Face"
  • Sid Bostek
    Key Cast
    "Sound Silhouette"
  • Brandon Fecteau
    Key Cast
    "Director Silhouette"
  • MacKenzie Ricker
    Key Cast
    "Assistant Director Silhouette"
  • Robby Simms
    Key Cast
    "Puppet Who Learned How To Time Travel (Operator)"
  • Emma Lundgren
    Key Cast
    "The Rabbit"
  • Kris Mitchell
    Assitant Editor
  • Curran
    Editing Consultants
  • Emma Lundgren
    Editing Consultants
  • Nik Liguori
    Editing Consultants
  • Kris Mitchell
    Costume and Wardrobe
  • Hannah Zimmerman
    Gaffe
  • Brandon Fecteau
    Key Grip
  • Torrence Williams
    Grip
  • Sid Bostek
    Sound Mixer
  • Robby Simms
    Sound Mixer
  • Jack Chisik
    Sound Designer
  • Jack Chisik
    Original Score
  • Daniel Giles
    Sound Mastering
  • Emma Lundgren
    Craft Services
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Student, Other
  • Genres:
    Sci-Fi, Surreal, Drama, Comedy, Dramedy
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 40 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 4, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - College For Creative Studies
Director Biography - Jack Chisik

Jack Chisik is an experimental independent filmmaker/animator residing in Detroit, MI enrolled in the College For Creative Studies. Chisik finds inspiration from the intersection of normal and bizarre. He appreciates narratives that challenge viewers to analyze the abstract with "out of bounds" visuals that shock the senses while also leaving an impactful deep resonance, often tapping into 21st century nostalgia. Chisik is intricately involved in all processes of filmmaking from conception, direction, visual and practical effects, and original scoring, leaving his unique touch on every project he puts forth.

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Director Statement

I personally don't grasp "GUCK" in its totality, but I do sense on a very deep and intuitive level why these three characters need to function in front of and combat against one another. I see a universal truth within the digital mythology of this film that I am uncovering after each re-watch. But as I currently sit with this project, I take away an absurd yet strong surge of nihilistic monotony, cringe-culture, its pride and motherhood.