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Jacob's New Friend

Mrs. Shields, with the help of Dr. Pascal, enrolls her son Jacob in an experimental treatment from Ulysses Robotics. This treatment may help Jacob cope with his problems, but it may turn out to have dire consequences…

  • Eric C Phelan
    Director
    MONDAY
  • Richard Horn
    Writer
  • Eric C Phelan
    Producer
    MONDAY
  • Dierdra McDowell
    Producer
    Love Always (Eartha)
  • Michelle Phelan
    Producer
  • Ronald Peet
    Key Cast
    "Jacob"
    The I-Land (TV Mini Series), The Looming Tower (TV Mini Series), Tower of Silence, First Reformed, The Land of Owls, The Good Fight (TV Series), etc...
  • Dierdra McDowell
    Key Cast
    "Mrs. Shields"
    Power (TV Series), Juju (TV Series), Love Always (Eartha), 4:44 Last Day on Earth, Honey Cycle, etc...
  • George Koelle
    Key Cast
    "Dr. Pascal"
    The Naked Heroes (Band)
  • Julia Kwamya
    Key Cast
    "Nurse"
    The Juniper Files (TV Series), A Bad Date in Beacon, The Things We Left Below, Submissions Below (TV Series), Seymour, etc...
  • Chido Kunene
    Key Cast
    "Voice of Molly"
    Shoot Your Shot 3: The Wedding, Solo: A Star Wars Story, etc...
  • Eric C Phelan
    Cinematography
    Stuck, Love Always (Eartha), MONDAY, Posthumous Proposal, Long Island Uncovered (Documentary)
  • Eric C Phelan
    Editing
    MONDAY
  • Jacob Loftin
    Music
  • Eric C Phelan
    Visual FX
    MONDAY
  • Sahil Bloch
    Visual FX
    Hawkeye (TV Mini Series), Sona (TV Series), etc...
  • Vishnu Babu
    Visual FX
    Outrage (visual effects supervisor), Nayattu, Churuli (visual effects artist), etc...
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 40 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 4, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    300 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Eric C Phelan

Eric Phelan is an independent director, cinematographer, editor and award winning filmmaker. Eric has been involved in everything from narrative films to documentaries, commercials, music videos, and corporate videos. Eric studied Film,(RTVF) at the University of North Texas. Eric Splits his time between NYC, DFW, and Frankfort, KY.

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Director Statement

When I read a short story by the talented Richard Horn from Texas, I had to read more and more of his work. I discovered his short story called "Jacob's' New Friend" and I just knew that I had to make it into a film somehow. I gathered up my talented actor friends in NYC, asked for favors, a location and some equipment! We ended up making a small/interesting film that explores what the future of mental health may look like and what could be the consequences of meddling with A.I. and technology in the human body.