Experiencing Interruptions?

RUN

Basil begins to have second thoughts when she discovers that her new friend group may have Satanic leanings. A message from a friend tells her to RUN... but is it too late to escape?

  • Michelle Burger
    Director
  • Michelle Burger
    Writer
  • Michelle Burger
    Producer
  • Sylvie Shuetz
    Key Cast
    "Basil"
  • Kayla Williams
    Key Cast
    "Allie"
  • Kieli Nicholls
    Key Cast
    "Avalon"
  • Viena Aiello
    Key Cast
    "Violet"
  • Michael Salmon
    Key Cast
    "Kian"
  • Ella Sherlock
    Key Cast
    "Kay"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    suspense, thriller, drama
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes 32 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 31, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    240 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
  • American Youth Film Festival
    Atlanta, GA
    June 14, 2019
    Best Film - Suspense
  • Brightside Film Festival
    Jersey City, NJ
    August 2, 2019
    Best High School Horror
  • Highlands Film Fest
    Highlands, NJ
    Best Producer
  • Bergen County Film Festival
    Teaneck, NJ
    United States
    March 16, 2019
    North American Premiere
    Official Selection
  • CinéStudent Film Festival
    Elk Grove, IL
    United States
    March 16, 2019
    Official Selection
  • Virginia Emerging Filmmakers Festival
    Winchester, VA
    April 12, 2019
    Official Selection
  • Bergen International Film Festival of NJ
    Bergenfield, NJ
    July 26, 2019
    Official Selection
  • Cindependent Film Festival
    Cincinnati, OH
    Official Selection
  • KiDz HuB Regional Film Festival
    Middletown, NJ
    Official Selection
  • Victory International Film Festival
    Evansville, IN
    Official Selection
  • Urban Mediamakers Festival
    Norcross, GA
    Official Selection
  • Reel East Texas Film Festival
    Kilgore, TX
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Michelle Burger

As a child, Michelle developed a passion for acting that led her through numerous film projects, from commercials to short student films to a feature indie horror movie. But as she got older, she got more and more interested in all of the elements that went into an entire production.

Now in high school, Michelle has moved on to discover the joys of operating behind the camera. She has worked on several of her own short film projects, culminating in the production of the award-winning short film "RUN," a thriller that she wrote, produced and directed in 2018. Michelle aspires toward a career in filmmaking, as she loves taking her ideas and translating them into "reality" on the big screen.

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Director Statement

Peer pressure is something that every teenager faces at some point during their lives. RUN is a story that takes a look at teenage peer pressure through the magnifying glass of a dark, disturbing extreme.

I wrote the script for RUN last summer, and then convinced several of my theater and film friends to work with me on it.

What struck me most was the ability of my cast to really identify with their characters. I think any teenager will find a little bit of each character within ourselves -- Allie, the leader; Avalon, the socialite; Violet, the quiet intellectual; and Basil, who just wants to fit in.

But what happens when you discover that fitting in involves a little more than you had bargained for... perhaps too much?

RUN for me was more than just a film project, it was also an awesome social event in which my friends and I got together and lived the script for several days while we created something really cool. It was one of the most interesting and enjoyable experiences of my life, and I hope that the audience will enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed producing it!