Experiencing Interruptions?

Internal Sin

As a religious couple sequesters together in the name of survival, unwelcome sexual tension quickly begins to threaten their safety.

  • Mauricio Reyes
    Director
  • Mauricio Reyes
    Writer
  • Joshua McLean
    Producer
  • Khoi Le
    Key Cast
    "Adam"
  • Katherine Werner
    Key Cast
    "Evelyn"
  • Joseph Walsh
    Key Cast
    "Televangelist "
  • Brianna Cabassa
    Director of Photography
  • L.J. Garcia
    1st AC
  • Colette Girouard
    1st AD
  • Nicole Clavel
    Production Design
  • Nathan Ridings
    Boom Operator and Sound Mixer
  • Melanie Miller
    Makeup Artist
  • Brianna Cabassa
    Composer
  • Caleb Richardson
    Still Photography
  • Joshua McLean
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 13 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 9, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    1,400 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, SONY A73
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Atlanta Horror Film Festival
    Atlanta, GA
    United States
    October 7, 2022
    North American Premiere
    Official Selection / Nominee for Best Gore Short
  • Bleedingham Horror Film Festival
    Bellingham, WA
    United States
    October 28, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Spotlight Short Film Awards

    United States
    Platinum Award Winner
  • Cabin in the Woods Film Festival
    Seattle
    United States
    August 23, 2023
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Mauricio Reyes

Mauricio Reyes is a Mexican-American filmmaker based in the Washington, DC- Metro region. He recently graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Video Studies with a concentration in Directing from George Mason University.

Mauricio has had a passion for film from a young age. Coming from an immigrant family, Mauricio grew up in a household where his morals and beliefs revolved around his family. Because of this his work explores the themes of family, tragedy, and self-discovery.

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Director Statement

The idea to direct this film came when COVID-19 reached our shores and stay at home orders began to take effect. In order to save up money because no income was coming in from my non-essential job, I stayed with my brother and his fiancé during quarantine. It felt awkward staying for a long period of time because I witnessed what were supposed to be private arguments and conversations between them. From this experience, the idea for this script came to fruition. Being sheltered with your significant other 24/7 can take a toll on a relationship, especially if there are unresolved conflicts within it. And it is that point of tension that became the focal point in the story.