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New Phone

A perfunctory poocher gets a brand new phone in the mail and develops a rocky relationship with the internal virtual assistant.

  • Aleksei Sandals
    Director
  • Aleksei Sandals
    Writer
  • Aleksei Sandals
    Producer
  • Aleksei Sandals
    Key Cast
    "Poocher"
  • Robert Liniak
    Key Cast
    "Charles/Chuck"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    17 minutes 40 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 19, 2021
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    4:3
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Aleksei Sandals

Aleksei is a rising artist and filmmaker based in the state of Connecticut. Currently studying Acting as a Junior at the University of Connecticut, he has been acting, singing, and dancing on and offstage since a very young age. He previously appeared as Claudio and Pompey in "Measure For Measure" by William Shakespeare in Spring 2021. Two of his past favorite roles were Colin in "Blood At The Root", Young Siward & Fleance in "Macbeth", and Mark in "A Chorus Line". Along with his love for Acting and performing, he also has a strong passion for physical comedy and. Utilizing his knowledge of Commedia Dell'Arte and slapstick, this past summer he devised his very own character drawing on his love for the silent film era. Outside of Acting, he also loves reading, hiking, and watching old movies.
Go follow Aleksei's character on Instagram! (@the._.poocher) and his YouTube Channel @The Poocher.

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