Lockdown showdown

Akira is stuck at home during lockdown. After all the friends are out of reach. He desperately looking to connect with somebody. He will find unexpected allay in the artificial intelligent assistant in his smart speaker. That encounter will set his day into new direction.

WRITER / DIRECTOR: CHRIS RUDZ
PRODUCER: ANNA HASHIMOTO
CINEMATOGRAPHY: GIANPAULO LUPORI
AKIRA DA SLEYA: KAI SANDY
RAJ: USMAN KAWAZOE
Production Manager: Keiko ONO
Gaffer:Lisa KOSKI
1st Camera Assistant: Ricky LARAGHERA
2nd Camera Assistant: Vinod VIJAYASANKARAN
Sound Operator: Jason McNAMARA
Best Girl / BTS: Maiko HORITA
Editor: Chris RUDZ
Colorist: Max GOLOMIDOV
Sound Design / Master: Tamon FUJIMI , Jason McNAMARA
BTS Editor: Meg IGARASHI
Original Music by: TAMON

  • Chris Rudz
    Director
  • Chris Rudz
    Writer
  • Anna Hashimoto
    Producer
  • Kai Sandy
    Key Cast
    "Akira Da Slaya"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Comedy
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 50 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 15, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Japan
  • Country of Filming:
    Japan
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.4:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Chris Rudz

Polish born director based in Tokyo. Graduated from Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam.
Having worked as a creative director for years before
stepping behind the camera, developing himself as a
director and commercial cinematographer. Currently Chris is based in Tokyo, directing original
content, documentaries, and working on his Feature film debut.

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