Pseudo

A man estranged from his family searches for answers after waking up in a world nearly identical to his, only this one is stuck in a perpetual nighttime, and he seems to be the only person around.

  • Jack Alejandro Young
    Director
    Contract
  • Jack Alejandro Young
    Writer
    Contract
  • David Baptiste
    Producer
  • Ian Brander
    Producer
  • C. J. Maldonado
    Key Cast
    "Man"
    Contract
  • Ian Brander
    Key Cast
    "Carson"
  • Rob Bowen
    Key Cast
    "Dad"
  • Ashe Burnett
    Key Cast
    "Mom"
  • Kendra Dae Shock
    Key Cast
    "???"
    Venus in Cancer, Matchbot
  • Dominic Veranos
    Grip
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short
  • Genres:
    Horror, Drama, Arthouse, Analog Horror
  • Runtime:
    21 minutes 35 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 27, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    3,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    4:3
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Athens International Monthly Film Festivial
    Athens
    Greece
    September 1, 2023
    Honorable Mention (Best Short Film)
  • Anatolia International Film Fest
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    September 28, 2023
    Best Poster Design
  • WTF Festival
    Canberra
    Australia
    October 7, 2023
    Best in Festival
  • WTF Festival
    Canberra
    Australia
    October 7, 2023
    Best Actor Open (C. J. Maldonado)
  • WTF Festival
    Canberra
    Australia
    October 7, 2023
    Best Film Under 45 Minutes
  • Five Continents International Film Festival
    Puerto la Cruz
    Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
    October 11, 2023
    Best Horror Short
  • Five Continents International Film Festival
    Puerto La Cruz
    Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
    October 11, 2023
    Best Lead Actor (Short Film)
  • Crown Wood International Film Festival
    West Bengal
    India
    October 28, 2023
    Best Horror Short Film
  • Skiptown International Film Festival
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    November 8, 2023
    Best Avant-Garde Short Film
Director Biography - Jack Alejandro Young

Jack Alejandro Young is an award-winning Colorado-based filmmaker. He has worked in film and theatre artistically and professionally since 2016. With several acting credits to his name, Jack is also known for his directorial efforts, 'Contract' (2022) and 'Pseudo' (2023).

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