Malibu Soda
In this flashy universe, a gay young man, struggling to feel confident in his body, latches onto personalities he deems perfect; one of them being a manufactured pop star.
STILLS: https://filmfreeway.com/LucasArruda/photos/album/94122
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Lucas ArrudaDirector
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Lucas ArrudaWriter
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Lucas ArrudaProducer
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Deedee SchindelwigProducer
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Xander TotiKey Cast"Taylor"
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Courtney BrooksKey Cast"REVE"
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Sarah StrykerKey Cast"Lilah"
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Javier CastilloDirector of PhotographyPiecing Together The Portraits of You
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Carol RoweAssistant DirectorMouthful
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Project Type:Experimental, Music Video, Short, Student
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Genres:Drama, Coming of Age, Music Video, LGBTQIA+
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Runtime:23 minutes 24 seconds
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Completion Date:October 21, 2022
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Production Budget:4,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:ZCam
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:Yes - Massachusetts College of Art and Design
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Toronto Lift-Off Film Festival 2023Toronto, ON
Canada
June 5, 2023
Official Selection -
New York Lift-Off Film Festival 2023New York City, NY
United States
July 3, 2023
Official Selection; Judges' Select Shorts -
San Francisco Arthouse Short FestivalSan Francisco
United States
July 1, 2023
SEMI-FINALIST July 2023 -
Massachusetts Independent Film FestivalBoston
United States
April 25, 2024
Official Selection
Lucas, who recently graduated from Massachusetts College of Art and Design in 2022, is an Independent Filmmaker and Artist in the greater Boston area. While working on many projects throughout his time at MassArt, he recently made his directional debut with his film "Malibu Soda", a queer experimental narrative filled with pop music video elements. Lucas gravitates toward post-production work, and cinematography, and has an interest in directing more films and music videos in the future.