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Mating Ritual

Dillon meets Lily at a party. Their chemistry is perfect on paper: he’s magnetic, and she instinctually matches his level of charm. Very quickly, they’re swooning over one another.

But as the novelty fades, Dillon pulls away, while Lily tries to recreate the intoxication that seized them at the beginning...

  • Adrian Hui
    Director
  • Adrian Hui
    Writer
  • Patrice Yip
    Producer
  • Riyaan Jiwani
    Key Cast
  • Mia Many
    Key Cast
  • Ari Isenberg
    Director of Photography
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Romance, Drama
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes 29 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 12, 2026
  • Production Budget:
    4,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.66:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Adrian Hui

Adrian is a writer/director from Hong Kong, currently based in NYC. He aims to interrogate the ironic juxtapositions that define our cultural present.

His previous project, "Soy Boy," is currently undergoing a US festival run.

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Director Statement

In an era dominated by the vise grip of transaction — every interaction, every relationship, every pursuit seems to be undertaken for an extrinsic reason.

"Mating Ritual" is an unflinching portrait of modern intimacy: which, too often, is merely performance masquerading as connection, until one party’s needs have been met.