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Gearhead

Seth, a new hire at an automotive manufacturing company, goes out to dinner to meet his new boss. As his boss begins to cross personal boundaries, Seth finds himself in a surreal nightmare, and must decide whether his safety or the job is more important.

  • Ian Robbeloth
    Director
  • Ian Robbeloth
    Writer
  • Kyle Johnson
    Producer
  • Aiden McDaniel
    Key Cast
    "Seth"
  • Greg Paroff
    Key Cast
    "Mr. B"
  • Steven Zeng
    Director of Photography
  • Kaylynn Barley
    Assistant Producer
  • Jaedyn Nguyen
    Assistant Producer
  • Danielle Medina
    Editor
  • Dominic Peralta
    Soundtrack
  • Jaedyn Nguyen
    1st Assistant Director
  • Kaylynn Barley
    1st Assistant Director
  • Ava Tran
    2nd Assistant Director
  • Eva Mulvihill
    Script Supervisor
  • Sydney Rincon
    Script Supervisor
  • Evan Crowder
    1st Assistant Camera
  • Mark Mardrosians
    2nd Assistant Camera
  • Ariam Michael
    Gaffer
  • Nate Smith
    Best Electric
  • Sam Jarus
    Sound Mixer
  • Adam Amaya
    Sound Mixer
  • Henry Roe
    Boom Operator
  • Sofia Dorrance
    Set PA
  • Oni Akinanim
    Set PA
  • Oni Akinanim
    Grip
  • Billie King
    Key Grip
  • Julia Reiker
    Food Stylist
  • Luis Lupian
    SFX Makeup Artist
  • Sofia Dorrance
    Script Revisions
  • Lucas Aguila
    Set Builder
  • Greg Robbeloth
    Set Builder
  • Miranda Robbeloth
    Set Painter
  • Ian Robbeloth
    Sound Design
  • Steven Zeng
    Colorist
  • The Walnut Tavern
    Special Thanks!
  • JD Jarus
    Special Thanks!
  • Lisa Gordanier
    Special Thanks!
  • Fernando Aguila
    Special Thanks!
  • Sofia Dorrance
    Special Thanks!
  • Christopher Wooten
    Special Thanks!
  • Greg Robbeloth
    Special Thanks!
  • Janet Mack
    Special Thanks!
  • Miranda Robbeloth
    Special Thanks!
  • SFSU Cinema Department
    Special Thanks!
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Horror, Drama, Surreal, Suspense
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    April 28, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    800 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.66:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - San Francisco State University
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Ian Robbeloth

Ian Robbeloth is a Director, Cinematographer, and Photographer from Albany, CA.

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Director Statement

Gearhead is an adaptation of a nightmare I had. The film is intended to function as an experience, immersing the viewer in confusion, discomfort, and terror. It's an exploration of the fragility of powerful men, and a tribute to the joy of technical jargon and minutiae. Enjoy!