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Something Like Real

A man and woman examine their relationship after its conclusion in this dialogue-driven short. Part of the Kitchen Sink Series, an ongoing collection of short films that take place in a kitchen and focus on the nature of relationships.

  • Ian "El" Trutt
    Director
  • Ian "El" Trutt
    Writer
  • Caden Alexandra
    Producer
  • Samantha Charboneau
    Key Cast
    "Woman"
  • Albert Yoo
    Key Cast
    "Man"
  • Milan Brown
    Cinematographer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    romance, black and white, drama, breakup, dialogue driven
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 44 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 14, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    400 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Ian "El" Trutt

Ian "El" Trutt is a queer Latine screenwriter, director, and professionally produced playwright originally from Atlanta, GA. They specialize in dark comedies and social commentary brought to life with sharp dialogue.

Trutt holds an MFA in screenwriting from UGA under the mentorship of Christine Swanson and Holly Sorensen. Their first digital series, Cam Girl, is now on YouTube, along with other self-produced short films.

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