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Second Skin

A teenage girl’s pursuit of perfection spirals into self-destruction as she peels away the layers of her constructed beauty, only to realize that her insecurities run deeper than skin.

  • Jagger Cardinale
    Director
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  • Jessica Tamari
    Director
    The Echoes of Elara, The Rhythm Within, The Bright Side of Gray
  • Sophia Voicu
    Director
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  • Jagger Cardinale
    Writer
  • Maisyn Cardinale
    Producer
  • Abby Dunlap
    Assistant Director
  • Jagger Cardinale
    Cinematographer
  • Jessica Tamari
    Cinematographer
  • Sophia Voicu
    Cinematographer
  • Jagger Cardinale
    Editor
  • Maisyn Cardinale
    Script Supervisor
  • Abby Dunlap
    Script Supervisor
  • Sophia Voicu
    SFX Makeup
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Physiological Thriller, Drama
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 22 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 25, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Great Neck South High School
Director Biography - Jagger Cardinale, Jessica Tamari, Sophia Voicu

Jagger Cardinale, Jessica Tamari, and Sophia Voicu are excited to collaborate on this project together. Having been close friends for years, they share a strong creative bond and are eager to bring their shared vision to life on this new endeavor. Each director brings their unique perspective and expertise, drawing from their diverse backgrounds in filmmaking, storytelling, and the arts. Their combined passion for creativity, collaboration, and pushing artistic boundaries has made this project a meaningful journey. They look forward to continuing to work together on future projects, growing both personally and professionally as a team.

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Director Statement

Second Skin explores the quiet horror of perfectionism and the distorted self-image shaped by society. We wanted to capture the feeling of losing yourself in the pursuit of being “enough”, when the reflection in the mirror starts to feel like a stranger. Through Brooklyn’s unraveling, the film examines how beauty standards can consume identity, leaving behind something raw, unsettling, and painfully real.