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The House of Amygdala

This story follows a troubled and confused teen, Maze. He is a schizophrenic who suffers from severe psychosis. Maze must battle his own mind and reality in order to escape an insane asylum.

  • Reid Sanders
    Director
  • Reid Sanders
    Writer
  • Matt Larson
    Producer
  • Reid Sanders
    Key Cast
    "Maze"
  • Bruce Laks
    Key Cast
    "Mr. Schneider"
  • Ashe Medina
    Key Cast
    "The Mysterious Woman"
  • Christine Davidson
    Key Cast
    "Dr. Lucy"
  • Amanda Edwards
    Key Cast
    "Mrs. Palinski"
  • Stephen Turner
    Key Cast
    "Mr. Palinski"
  • Carter Dodd
    Key Cast
    "Charlie"
  • Geoffrey Chadwick
    Executive Producer
  • Thomas McKinnon
    Director of Photography
  • Douglas Chatfield
    Editor
  • Yiyee Ooi
    Composer
  • Ashley Lee
    Casting
  • Carter Dodd
    Casting
  • Matt Larson
    Casting
  • Brett Higgs
    Extras
  • Rexi Jones
    Extras
  • Nathan Chelf
    Extras
  • Madeleine Walsh
    Extras
  • Dustin Chitty
    Extras
  • Matt Larson
    Extras
  • Matt Larson
    Assistant Director
  • Carter Dodd
    Script Supervisor
  • Peter Nepi
    Art Director
  • Diamond Fierro
    Location Management
  • Dustin Chitty
    Location Management
  • Hao Hoang
    First Assistant Camera
  • Matthew Sandoval
    Second Assistant Camera
  • Diamond Fierro
    Still Photographer
  • Brandon McKain-Miller
    Gaffer
  • Bradley Kussy
    Electrician
  • Ronald Faris
    Grips
  • Brett Higgs
    Grips
  • Nathan Chelf
    Grips
  • Sam Johnson
    Boom Operator
  • Sam Johnson
    Sound Mixer
  • Sam Johnson
    Sound Design
  • Stetson Littlejohn
    Colorist
  • Stetson Littlejohn
    Co-Editor
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Psychological Thriller
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes 5 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 2, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Colorado Film School
  • Colorado Film School Student Showcase Fall 2021
    Denver
    United States
    December 9, 2021
    North American Premiere
    Exemplary Achievement Award
  • Dickens Horror Film Festival
    Longmont, Colorado
    United States
    October 8, 2022
    Official Selection
  • Monthly Indie Shorts

    January 4, 2022
    Online Premiere
    Best Cinematography
  • Gothamite Monthly Film Awards

    April 1, 2022
    Best Original Score, Best Student Film, & Best Horror Short
Director Biography - Reid Sanders

Born and raised in Northern Illinois, Reid Sanders is an actor, screenwriter, and director based in Colorado. He moved to Colorado Springs in 2016, graduated high school, and is now a graduate of the Colorado Film School in Denver with AAS degrees in Writing/Directing and Acting/Directing. In the summer of 2021, he and a small crew paved the way for this school to resume filmmaking post-pandemic with the production of "The House of Amygdala". HOA is the director's major short film debut. One of his main career goals is to star in and direct a feature film.

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Director Statement

The story of "The House of Amygdala" shines a light on a dark truth of mental health. Modern medicine and therapy have evolved greatly over the years and have helped millions of people around this world. But there are still millions more who continue to lose themselves to their own minds. The human brain is as fragile as it is powerful, and it should be treated with the utmost respect. This film is a reminder that every aspect of mental health is important. Because unfortunately, many people are left behind.