Private Project

SWIPE

SWIPE is a comedic short film about the digital dating life of Cheryl, a newly-single bachelorette attempting to find love in the Pacific Northwest. Set in the not-so-distant future, SWIPE combines dark technology with light comedy leaving the viewer to think about where we are going with our new-found tech tools.

  • Jeffrey Schick
    Director
    HALO, HATCH
  • Jeffrey Schick
    Writer
    HALO, HATCH
  • Steven Laing
    Producer
    Prospect, Redemption Man, No Exit: The Jean Paul Sarte Experience, HALO, HATCH
  • Veronica Long
    Key Cast
    "Cheryl"
  • Alana Noland
    Key Cast
    "Tina"
  • James Clark
    Key Cast
    "Abe"
  • Taylor McKinney
    Key Cast
    "Bartender"
  • Tyler Scowcroft
    Key Cast
    "David"
  • Duncan Star-Boszko
    Key Cast
    "Joe"
  • Phillip Wheeler
    Key Cast
    "Buck"
  • Michael Dreger
    Key Cast
    "Peter"
  • Travis Haysbert
    Key Cast
    "Harry"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Sci-fi
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 24 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 29, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    12,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Canon EOS C300 Mark II
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Jeffrey Schick

Jeffrey is an award-winning filmmaker who writes and directs stories about underdogs who bend genres, challenge societal norms and provide glimpses into humanity’s potential. Founder of production company, Audio Video Room, his work includes Psyched, The Source, Halo, The Calling, Swipe, and Hatch.

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Director Statement

Life as a queer artist helped me see the world through empathetic and compassionate eyes—a superpower I draw upon to help me transcend demographics and delve into the universal human experience. Drawing inspiration from my own encounters with uncertainty, confusion, and curiosity, I infuse my storytelling with themes of futurism, the mysterious, and the supernatural. Whether writing drama, science fiction, or dark comedy, I aim to incorporate magical realism to enhance relevance and engagement with my work.

I tackle big, divisive questions such as -who are we? where do we come from? -where are we going? in containers that allow audiences to draw their own conclusions. The reality is that many versions of truth exist, but the only one that really matters—is theirs. As a filmmaker, my role is to guide the viewer as they navigate their own introspection. True success, for me, is only achieved when people explore their inner selves, subsequently gaining a profound perspective on their external reality.