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QUANDARY

In the tense psychological thriller Quandary, Eric finds himself handcuffed in a grim interrogation room, questioned by a detective about a mysterious disappearance. Haunted by fragmented memories, Eric struggles to piece together the truth while being blamed for his actions.

As Eric's mind descends into chaos, he awakens restrained inside his car, surrounded by a sinister device and a chilling ultimatum.

A twisted voice reveals his daughter's life hangs in the balance, and Eric must endure a gruesome trial to save her. With time slipping away and impossible choices laid before him, Eric faces the horrifying reality of sacrifice, guilt, and redemption.

  • BILLY JOHN ALLEN
    Director
  • BILLY JOHN ALLEN
    Writer
  • WILL VERO
    Key Cast
    "ERIC JOHNSON"
  • ALICE CAMERON
    Key Cast
    "OLIVIA JOHNSON"
  • RICHARD PARKER
    Key Cast
    "THE DETECTIVE"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 33 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 5, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    2,500 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    SONY FX30 / 4K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16.9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - BILLY JOHN ALLEN

Hi, My name is Billy John Allen.

As a brief background on me, I’m 29 years old, I’ve never been to film school. I picked up a camera for the very first time in March 2024, and this journey has been one of immense growth and discovery.

This project has been a labor of love, as I handled every aspect myself for the first time - scriptwriting, set building, sound, editing, lighting, and cinematography. It has been an incredible learning experience, and I hope it will serve as a proof of concept for my feature length script, which I’ve been developing over the past year, inspired by this short.

I hope you enjoy.

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