Experiencing Interruptions?

Portraying Perfect

A model’s job relies on her appearance. She will do whatever it takes to make it perfect, especially when she is the face of a brand. The brand may be no more than sugar-free gum, but she still pays the price for the facade. Just as her commercials hide the harshness of how to lose weight healthily, her beautiful smile hides the harsh reality of an eating disorder.

  • David Allsep
    Director
  • David Allsep
    Writer
  • Ashley Murphy
    Production Coordinator
  • Katelyn Calvo
    Associate Producer
  • David Allsep
    Cinimatographer
  • Caitlin Lipscomb
    Production Designer
  • David Allsep
    Editor
  • Sara Moore
    Production Assistant
  • Kevin Dooley
    Production Assistant
  • David Allsep
    Prop Master
  • Madi Diaz
    Soundtrack
  • Kaʻenaaloha Watson
    Key Cast
    "Astrid Orlando"
  • Kevin Dooley
    Key Cast
    "Commercial Director"
  • Katelyn Calvo
    Key Cast
    "Commercial PA"
  • Sara Moore
    Key Cast
    "Astrid's Assistant"
  • Mikial Hamilton
    Key Cast
    "Fan #1"
  • Sara Moore
    Key Cast
    "Fan #2"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 14 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 6, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    0 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:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Pace University
  • Pace FSS Film Festival
    New York, New York
    United States
    May 11, 2022
    North American Premiere
Director Biography - David Allsep

Freshman at Pace University majoring in Film and Screen Studies.

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Director Statement

This film was created for my Aesthetics of Motion Picture class, but became something more than just a class project. We were tasked with making a short film without dialog, conveying ideas only through images and sound. I wanted to tell a story that had a purpose, and challenges like eating disorders are super important but insufficiently discussed. Many people struggle in secret and alone with an eating disorder, and this short’s purpose is to shine a little light into that space.