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Stuck In A Memory

Xaden, a young man who has become isolated since his breakup many months ago, replays a series of vivid memories about his ex Taylor.

  • Max Stanner
    Director
  • Max Stanner
    Writer
  • Alexander Newson
    Writer
  • Tahlia-Jade Sciarrone
    Producer
  • Max Stanner
    Producer
  • Julia Boyd
    Key Cast
    "Taylor"
  • Alexander Newson
    Key Cast
    "Xaden"
  • Benjamin Blackler
    Key Cast
    "Tom"
  • Dylan Slattery
    Cinematographer
  • Rebecca Muya
    Production Designer
  • Liam Budai
    Editor
  • Max Stanner
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Romance, Drama
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 53 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 19, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    800 AUD
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - AFTRS
Director Biography - Max Stanner

Max Stanner grew up moving between Sydney and Canberra, creating short-film style videos online on YouTube. At 18 he enrolled in AFTRS and has gained industry experience since. A year later he's created his first official short film titled 'Stuck In A Memory'.

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Director Statement

SIAM at it's core is the engulfing perspective of an isolated, grieving mind; hanging onto a love long gone that it is now distorted. I want the viewer to be as solitary, as sentimental and perhaps as blind as Xaden, so that upon meeting the real Taylor, we are just as surprised.