The Deep End

A young boy attempts to learn to swim for the first time - all on his own. While a man contemplates what it meant to swim in the first place - and if he should keep going.

  • Martin Mejia
    Director
  • Martin Mejia
    Writer
  • Martin Mejia
    Producer
  • Martin Mejia
    Key Cast
  • Jacobo Ardilla
    Key Cast
  • Samuel Prada
    Key Cast
  • Samuel Prada
    Director of Photography
  • Martin Mejia
    Editor
  • Samuel Prada
    Editor
  • Ian Rumbaugh
    Composer
  • Kyle Hanson
    Gaffer
  • Connor McAllister
    Grips
  • Lucas Perez
    Grips
  • Ian Rumbaugh
    Grips
  • Brady Dungan
    Grips
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes 57 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 5, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    100 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    4:3
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of Central Florida
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Martin Mejia

Martin Mejia (Born August 22nd, 2004) is a student at the University of Central Florida studying to receive his Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Film. He is studying to be a director and writer and has worked on various student productions at the University. Most notably, he worked as the Assistant Producer and Location's Manager on the UCF MFA feature film "Floral Patterns". He has also just released his debut short film "The Deep End".

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Director Statement

The goal for "The Deep End" was to try and juxtapose outlooks on life and how they change coming from various sources and perspectives.