Experiencing Interruptions?

Roommates

Lynn and Carmen both need a roommate but don't know each other. Lynn just got screwed yet again by her former roommate Tracy and Carmen just landed in town certain she'll succeed at her dance audition. When fate brings them to the same place, destiny takes over and their futures become entwined.

  • David Lane Diperstein
    Director
  • David Lane Diperstein
    Writer
  • DaNae Martinez
    Writer
  • Alessia Bonacci
    Writer
  • Doug Heiar
    Writer
  • David Lane Diperstein
    Producer
  • Alessia Bonacci
    Producer
  • DaNae Martinez
    Producer
  • Alessia Bonacci
    Key Cast
  • DaNae Martinez
    Key Cast
  • Doug Heiar
    Key Cast
  • Katee Rock
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 52 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 11, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - David Lane Diperstein

I am a documentary and narrative director, producer, and editor based in New York City. I won a CINE Golden Eagle award for the roller derby documentary "Rink of Fire" and have worked on many films and television shows in production and post-production. My recent documentary "Birds? What Are They Good For?" has screened at festivals around the world and I am currently wrapping up post-production on my feature documentary "Get Me a Bag!" which takes place in the middle of the 2008 World Series riots.

I have produced and directed music videos and created many pieces of collateral for major global organizations. I am experienced in traveling and attending shoots in the U.S. and overseas, as well as managing timelines, teams, and budgets. My extensive experience in film and television production, along with my expertise in post-production, has allowed me to maintain composure in the high-pressure environments that often arise when developing exceptional content. I have demonstrated strong negotiation skills when dealing with executives and creative partners alike.

As an video engineer, I worked on productions for NBC, Apple TV, Netflix, Disney+, ABC, HBO, MTV, and many other studios. Musical talent on projects that I have worked on include Jay-Z, Anderson .Paak, Shawn Mendes, John Mayer, Kyle Gass, Jon Bon Jovi, Jennifer Lopez, Coldplay, Muse, Justin Timberlake, Aaron Carter, Schoolly D, Migos, Eddie Money, and many others.

I also operate the content aggregator Streamacy.com, which recently launched a YouTube channel to help distribute insightful content. I am a low-vision filmmaker and brain surgery survivor.

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Director Statement

As a low-vision filmmaker who has learned to manage acute ADHD and other cognitive issues I wanted to make a film that provided insight into the minds of different kinds of people. How different their thoughts are and how their expressions manifest when interacting with other people.

The dichotomy of the Type A OCD perfectionist in contrast with the Type A chaotic ADHD tornado creates a stark contrast for the viewer to relate to the individual motivations of the characters. To create a better understanding of the range of emotions that rule people, I set these vastly characters against themselves by having them confront their own unique challenges.

I hope that as you view this film, the poignancy of the internal state of these characters mixed with the hilarious circumstances of their meeting in a very unlikely moment makes you wonder about your own interactions with others and ask yourself "what would it look like to meet my opposite?"