Private Project

Hinterland

Logline:
When a young man starts having intrusive visions, he must fight to get his sanity back.

Synopsis:
When Vincent, a complacent but unfulfilled young man starts having intrusive visions, he is driven to his wit's end.

Desperate for peace and answers, Vincent follows a set of coordinates into the forest. His intuition guides him to an otherworldly object: a floating control panel.

In awe, Vincent approaches. He quickly discovers that the control panel- a metaphor for his own mind- is the source of his madness. Overtaken by its power, Vincent is bombarded with visions of death.

Writhing in pain and cowering in fear, Vincent gives up until a familiar hand taps him on his shoulder. His eyes are opened and he begins to fight back. Vincent realizes everything he could be. He destroys the control panel and takes a leap of faith. Vincent emerges from the hinterland reborn- a forever changed man.

  • Alec Mueller
    Director
  • Alec Mueller
    Writer
  • Rea Kuske
    Writer
  • Aaron Kabengele
    Key Cast
    "Vincent"
  • Joey Pasbrig
    Key Cast
    "Dalton"
  • Kylie Porter
    Key Cast
    "Lauren"
  • Chris Nkoy
    Stuntman
  • Alec Mueller
    Director of Photography
  • Alec Mueller
    Editor
  • Jamie Wells
    Assistant Camera
  • Santiago Tenorio
    Assistant Camera
  • Colin Neville
    Assistant Camera
  • Joey Pasbrig
    Assistant Camera
  • Amanda Quist
    VFX Artist
  • Alec Lade
    VFX Artist
  • Joey Pasbrig
    VFX Artist
  • Alec Mueller
    VFX Artist
  • Alex Gutzke
    Audio Technician
  • Jamie Wells
    Audio Technician
  • Alec Mueller
    Colorist
  • Alec Mueller
    Producer
  • Amanda Quist
    Special Thanks
  • Ben Lundsten
    Special Thanks
  • Rea Kuske
    Special Thanks
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Psychological, Sci-fi, Drama
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 50 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 6, 2022
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Bethany Lutheran College
Director - Alec Mueller