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HALO

Transported into a life-like reality, an old man interacts with the last remaining memories of someone important from his past. Set in the not-so-distant future, HALO provides a glimpse into a world of possibilities around humanity’s advancements in neuroscience.

  • Jeffrey Schick
    Director
    Hatch, Swipe
  • Jeffrey f Schick
    Writer
    Hatch, Swipe
  • Steven Lang
    Producer
  • Christine Salo
    Key Cast
    "Helen"
  • Gordon Coffey
    Key Cast
    "Joseph (old)"
  • Paul Ryan Hobson
    Key Cast
    "Joseph (young)"
  • Larry Cali
    Key Cast
    "VO"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 25, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, RED,
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Jeffrey Schick

Jeffrey is an award-winning filmmaker who writes and directs stories about underdogs who bend genres, challenge societal norms and provide glimpses into humanity’s potential. Founder of production company, Audio Video Room, his work includes Psyched, The Source, Halo, The Calling, Swipe, and Hatch.

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Director Statement

Life as a queer artist helped me see the world through empathetic and compassionate eyes—a superpower I draw upon to help me transcend demographics and delve into the universal human experience. Drawing inspiration from my own encounters with uncertainty, confusion, and curiosity, I infuse my storytelling with themes of futurism, the mysterious, and the supernatural. Whether writing drama, science fiction, or dark comedy, I aim to incorporate magical realism to enhance relevance and engagement with my work.

I tackle big, divisive questions such as -who are we? where do we come from? -where are we going? in containers that allow audiences to draw their own conclusions. The reality is that many versions of truth exist, but the only one that really matters—is theirs. As a filmmaker, my role is to guide the viewer as they navigate their own introspection. True success, for me, is only achieved when people explore their inner selves, subsequently gaining a profound perspective on their external reality.