In a Time of Jewels

With the help of a friend, Adam searches through his subconscious hoping to free himself from a traumatic event that has left him mentally imprisoned for months.

  • Robert Asencio
    Director
  • Robert Asencio
    Writer
  • Miledys Artiles
    Executive Producer
  • Hedi B. Asencio
    Executive Producer
  • Rigo Asencio
    Executive Producer
  • Robert Asencio
    Executive Producer
  • Miledys Artiles
    Producer
  • Hedi B. Asencio
    Producer
  • Rigo Asencio
    Producer
  • Robert Asencio
    Producer
  • Gaby Resende
    Producer
  • Jesse Dorfman
    Key Cast
    "Adam"
  • Lisa Marie Burgos
    Key Cast
    "Reina"
  • Megan Tobias
    Key Cast
    "Chloe"
  • Gaby Resende
    Key Cast
    "Emma"
  • D'Asia Brunson
    Key Cast
    "Erica"
  • Chris Grant
    Key Cast
    "Omar"
  • Brianna Martinez
    Key Cast
    "Rebecca"
  • Hedi B. Asencio
    Key Cast
    "Subconscious "
  • Robert Asencio
    Key Cast
    "Dealer"
  • Hedi B. Asencio
    Music
  • Robert Asencio
    Director of Photography
  • Robert Asencio
    Editor
  • Robert Asencio
    Production Design
  • Robert Asencio
    Head Set Decorator
  • D'Asia Brunson
    Costume Design
  • Robert Asencio
    Head Costume Designer
  • Robert Asencio
    Makeup Supervisor
  • D'Asia Brunson
    Hair Stylist / Makeup Artist / Special Makeup Effects Artist
  • Robert Asencio
    Production Manager
  • Robert Asencio
    Poster Design / Property Master / Storyboard Artist
  • D'Asia Brunson
    Set Dresser
  • Jesse Dorfman
    Set Dresser
  • Chris Grant
    Set Dresser
  • Kevin Izquierdo
    Set Dresser
  • Brianna Martinez
    Set Dresser
  • Gaby Resende
    Set Dresser
  • Robert Asencio
    Set Dresser
  • Jesse Dorfman
    Painter
  • Robert Asencio
    Painter
  • Hedi B. Asencio
    Foley Artist / Sound Effects / Sound Mixer
  • Hedi B. Asencio
    Sound Editor
  • Robert Asencio
    Sound Editor
  • Robert Asencio
    Dialogue Editor / Lavalier Mic Technician
  • Robert Asencio
    Lav Operator
  • D'Asia Brunson
    Lav Operator
  • Lisa Marie Burgos
    Lav Operator
  • Jesse Dorfman
    Lav Operator
  • Chris Grant
    Lav Operator
  • Brianna Martinez
    Lav Operator
  • Gaby Resende
    Lav Operator
  • Megan Tobias
    Lav Operator
  • Kevin Izquierdo
    Boom Operator / Sound
  • Gaby Resende
    Boom Operator / Sound
  • Robert Asencio
    Visual Effects
  • Robert Asencio
    Gaffer
  • Kevin Izquierdo
    Grip
  • Robert Asencio
    Still Photographer
  • Kevin Izquierdo
    Still Photographer
  • Jesse Dorfman
    Assistant Camera
  • Kevin Izquierdo
    Assistant Camera
  • Jesse Dorfman
    Clapboard Operator
  • Gaby Resende
    Clapboard Operator
  • Robert Asencio
    Casting
  • Robert Asencio
    Costume Supervisor
  • D'Asia Brunson
    Costume Assistant
  • Lisa Marie Burgos
    Costume Assistant
  • Jesse Dorfman
    Costume Assistant
  • Chris Grant
    Costume Assistant
  • Brianna Martinez
    Costume Assistant
  • Gaby Resende
    Costume Assistant
  • Megan Tobias
    Costume Assistant
  • Robert Asencio
    Colorist
  • Gaby Resende
    Location Scout
  • Jose Gonzalez
    Location Scout
  • Robert Asencio
    Location Scout
  • Hedi B. Asencio
    Production Assistant
  • D'Asia Brunson
    Production Assistant
  • Lisa Marie Burgos
    Production Assistant
  • Jesse Dorfman
    Production Assistant
  • Jose Gonzalez
    Production Assistant
  • Chris Grant
    Production Assistant
  • Kevin Izquierdo
    Production Assistant
  • Brianna Martinez
    Production Assistant
  • Gaby Resende
    Production Assistant
  • Megan Tobias
    Production Assistant
  • Miledys Artiles
    Grateful Thanks
  • Hedi B. Asencio
    Grateful Thanks
  • Rigo Asencio
    Grateful Thanks
  • D'Asia Brunson
    The Filmmakers wish to thank
  • Lisa Marie Burgos
    The Filmmakers wish to thank
  • Jesse Dorfman
    The Filmmakers wish to thank
  • Jose Gonzalez
    The Filmmakers wish to thank
  • Chris Grant
    The Filmmakers wish to thank
  • Kevin Izquierdo
    The Filmmakers wish to thank
  • Brianna Martinez
    The Filmmakers wish to thank
  • Gaby Resende
    The Filmmakers wish to thank
  • Megan Tobias
    The Filmmakers wish to thank
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Fantasy
  • Runtime:
    39 minutes 14 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 19, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Robert Asencio

Robert Asencio is a proud artist from New Jersey with a bachelor's degree in Theatre from Kean University. The greatest lesson acting has taught him is the importance of self-reflecting on one's own experiences in order to bring characters to life with truthfulness and empathy. Robert is also a dedicated musician, visual artist, and filmmaker whose award winning film KNIGHT won him the New Jersey Honorary Achievement Award in the Art of Filmmaking at The Brightside Tavern Film Festival. Most recently Robert has worked on the Apple TV+ series Dear Edward. His continued study of the arts has fed his artistic life with an everlasting joy that he is very grateful to have found. Ultimately, he believes that all artists must strive to build a deep personal relationship with their art forms.

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Director Statement

In a Time of Jewels was inspired by the feeling of a traumatic event you've experienced having a hold of you. It is a desperate search for peace. An immense craving for a fond memory. One that you wish you could live in for eternity. A loving memory that silences all the inner demons tormenting you. A beautiful dream that you never want to end and one that you will do just about anything to bask in. It is simply a story about loss, regret, and the longing for one last embrace from a lost love.