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"The odd one out at a dinner party; Lexi copes with her anxiety in a dangerous way."

From award-winning filmmaker Sean Cruser (2021 LA48HFP Best Film "Off the Rails") and starring Shalini Bathina (Apple+ "Little Voices", Spectrum Original "Long Slow Exhale"), Cami Strom (TNT "Animal Kingdom"), Novi Brown (BET "Sistas", "NCIS"), Murphy Martin (Disney + "The Book of Boba Fett", Hulu "Pam & Tommy"), and Tyler Beveridge, Charlene Miranda, Derek Lewis, and Michael Fariss.

  • Sean Cruser
    Director
  • Sean Cruser
    Writer
  • Shalini Bathina
    Producer
  • Sean Cruser
    Producer
  • Shalina Bathina
    Key Cast
    "Lexi"
  • Novi Brown
    Key Cast
    "Hannah"
  • Cami Storm
    Key Cast
    "Rose"
  • Tyler Beveridge
    Key Cast
    "Bill"
  • Charlene Miranda
    Key Cast
    "Jess"
  • Murphy Martin
    Key Cast
    "Stephen"
  • Michael Fariss
    Key Cast
    "Adam"
  • Derek Lewis
    Key Cast
    "David"
  • Kim Cohen
    Cinematographer
  • Simón Wilson
    Composer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Thriller, Horror, Comedy
  • Runtime:
    25 minutes 7 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 2, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital Anamorphic
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.40 : 1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Marina Del Rey Film Festival 2022
    Marina Del Rey
    United States
    June 19, 2022
    North American Premiere
  • Silicon Beach Film Festival 2022
    Los Angeles
    United States
    September 11, 2022
  • Film Shortage 2022

    United States
    September 26, 2022
Director Biography - Sean Cruser

When he's not coaching academics out of being camera shy at UCLA, Sean Cruser devotes his time to visually scream into the abyss through the magic of cinema. His wife and dog are very supportive.

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Director Statement

It’s only grown worse since the pandemic, but I’ve always felt like I’m drowning at parties. Amongst strangers, the most mundane conversation becomes a minefield. It’s painful. It’s awkward. And it feels fucking eternal. And you can become so self obsessed that the reality in front of your face becomes an abstract puzzle. Much like articulating the convoluted reasons that spark in my brain to make (excuse the pretentious term) art. Now if everyone could talk amongst themselves, I'll skip to the end.