Private Project

Stuck in Frame

“Stuck in Frame” follows Tyler, a young filmmaker grappling with his identity and future as he reflects on his passion for cinematography. Through conversations with his advisor and his father, Tyler revisits the origins of his love for the camera and his struggle to define himself beyond filmmaking. As past and present collide, Tyler must confront the question: what lies beyond the frame he’s built for himself?

  • Tyler Nguyen
    Director
  • Tyler Nguyen
    Writer
  • Charlie Stocker
    Writer
  • Tyler Nguyen
    Producer
  • Charlie Stocker
    Key Cast
    "Tyler"
  • Alaina Cabalu
    Key Cast
    "The Advisor"
  • Christian Trussell
    Key Cast
    "Dad"
  • Kathryn Passingham
    Key Cast
    "Mom"
  • Kate Ngo
    Key Cast
    "The Teacher"
  • Tyler Nguyen
    Director of Photography
  • Tyler Nguyen
    Post-Production
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 15, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    20 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Denison University
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Cinema Columbus
    Columbus
    United States
    April 30, 2025
    Official Selection
  • Virginia Emerging Filmmakers Festival
    Winchester, Virginia
    United States
    March 14, 2025
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Tyler Nguyen

Tyler Nguyen is a Vietnamese international student pursuing his second year at Denison University as a Cinema Major. He aspires to be a cinematographer, and his relentless passion for filmmaking has brought him halfway across the world to follow his dreams.

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