Private Project

Tell Me About Yourself

Ruth and Michael are on a date. Ruth is quiet at first, but as she and Michael start to get along she is struck by violent thoughts of harming him. As Michael asks personal questions the violent thoughts get worse. She must choose to confront the thoughts, or give up on a potential relationship.

  • Scott Franchuk
    Director
    Unravel (Producer)
  • Scott Franchuk
    Writer
  • Shea Oracheski
    Producer
  • Emily Kate
    Key Cast
    "Ruth"
  • Sam Muik
    Key Cast
    "Michael"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Psychological drama, Horror, Romance
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 4 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 30, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    4,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Arri Alexa
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director Biography - Scott Franchuk

Scott Franchuk, originally from Barrhead Alberta, is a filmmaker and counsellor, graduated from the University of British Columbia with a BFA in Film Production, and is currently attending the University of Victoria for Social Work. Film: Home directed by Shea Oracheski (Producer); Unravel directed by Evan Luchkow (Producer) shown at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, Canada West Film Festival (Galiano Island, BC), South Texas Underground Film Festival (Corpus Christi, Texas), and the Chilliwack Independent Film Festival. Tell Me About Yourself is Scott Franchuk’s Directorial UBC thesis film.

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Director Statement

Tell Me About Yourself is a film about loneliness, fear, and vulnerability. Ruth harbours thoughts and feelings she cannot imagine sharing with another person, yet she yearns for connection. It is the tension between believing you can never truly connect with another person, and the need to do just that, that this film explores.