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Oblivious

"Oblivious" is a 1-take short about high school “Mean Girls” obliviously trapped in the illusion of virtual friendships and appearances on their cell phones and the possibility of breaking free by true love shown to them in the present moment. Logline: Trapped in a world of staged selfies and fleeting virtual validation, two popular high school girls find their carefully constructed reality shattered by the unexpected power of true love. But would this be enough to set them free?

  • Marilu Garbi
    Director
  • Marilu Garbi
    Writer
  • Stephan Schonberg
    Writer
  • Stephan Schonberg
    Producer
  • Becky Brown
    Producer
  • Marilu Garbi
    Producer
  • Harleigh Madison
    Key Cast
    "Stephanie"
  • Anthony Seling
    Key Cast
    "Justin"
  • Trish Velez
    Key Cast
    "Maryann"
  • Jules Nesby
    Key Cast
    "Jennifer"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 41 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 15, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    2,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Marilu Garbi

Marilu Garbi is a Venezuelan-born filmmaker, writer, and performer whose work spans across journalism, film, and the performing arts. With a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the Universidad Central de Venezuela and an Associate of Applied Science in Film and TV Production, Marilu has cultivated a diverse career that reflects her passion for storytelling and the arts.

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Director Statement

Every story is a subjective reality that is worth sharing because it's a reflection of our humanity preserved for future generations. I chose films, or films chose me, because it challenges me to be succinct and resourceful, to make the best out of any chaotic situation, and to collaborate with a myriad of personalities that, despite their differences, manage to focus for a short period on one goal –to tell a story within the constrains of a magical rectangular window.