Private Project

Leashed

Isolated in his home, a man exhibits OCD behaviour and finds himself confronted with anxiety and schizophrenic troubles.

  • Sali Yang
    Director
  • Sali Yang
    Writer
  • Sali Yang
    Producer
  • Pierre-François Bouffard
    Key Cast
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Leashed
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 23 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 29, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    1,400 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    French
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Sali Yang

Sali Yang is a 25-year-old, Chinese Canadian filmmaker based in Montreal, Québec. Following her multiple on set collaborations on independent productions as first assistant director, production coordinator, set decorator, script supervisor and production assistant, she set out to direct her first independent short film. Her latest "Leashed" was written, directed and produced by herself. Sali is currently studying in production strategies at the Faculty of Communication of UQAM, in order to become a producer, scriptwriter and director. With her distinctive vision, she intends to tell stories that will influence and inspire her audience towards a more profound and empathetic worldview. Through her newfound connections, she's resolved to diversify the current cultural scene not only by encouraging her peers, but also by promoting diverse voices and supporting them in their artistic path.

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Director Statement

Through a subtle, yet invading, or even curious perspective, this short film interrogates the alienation instigated by the mistrustful societal gaze which marginalizes divergent minds.

The protagonist is repulsed by some unexpected guest which will push him into doubting his surroundings and sense of being. Thus, the audience is invited to question its own grasp on reality and embrace an ambiguous mindset.

This short film was filmed in January 2020 and completed in late 2020. Pre-production started in fall 2019.