Experiencing Interruptions?

I Hate Student Films

A cis white actress questions the ethics of playing a transgender role while rehearsing for a ridiculously cliched student film... written by a man!

  • Jorel Hoffert
    Director
  • Jorel Hoffert
    Writer
  • Jorel Hoffert
    Producer
  • Gerry Lizarraga
    Producer
  • Maaor Ziv
    Key Cast
    "Alyssa"
    Viloma, Scarecrows, Rebels
  • Oleksandra Piavkina
    Key Cast
    "Sasha"
  • David Hoffert
    Executive Producers
    Magical Imperfection, The Rhapsody, OCD: The War Inside
  • Paul Hoffert
    Executive Producers
    Winter Kept Us Warm, The Rhapsody, Outrageous
  • Brenda Hoffert
    Executive Producers
    The Rhapsody, OCD: The War Inside, Outrageous
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    22 minutes 38 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 26, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    2,225 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Jorel Hoffert

Jorel Hoffert was born into the arts, through a culturally split background. His Jewish father, an Editor and Director, and his Chinese mother, an Opera singer. Classic Toronto.

At one point, he nearly pleased them by showing an interest in math and science in high school, but after releasing a rap album; going to college for Music, then Acting; and now Writing, Directing, and Producing a short film, the hopes of him having a normal steady job got unbelievably dashed.

At the ripe age of 24 years old, Jorel has sealed his fate to become a… -GASP- Creative!

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Director Statement

This film is about the uncertainty and unclarity around representation in film. Who can play who? Who can write what?

I wanted to write a film about Women, exclusively featuring women. But I'm a man. I could shy away from the question of if I can or should do it... Or, I could throw that question right back at the audience!

I chose the latter.