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The Lonely Portrait

An AirBnB guest stumbles upon a hidden piece of art that, once hung up, has an unexpected and unsettling effect on the home.

  • Marc Marashi
    Director
  • Marc Marashi
    Writer
  • Andrew Weir
    Writer
  • Marc Marashi
    Producer
  • Andrew Weir
    Producer
  • Andrew Weir
    Key Cast
    "Tom"
    Chicago Fire, Call of Duty (multiple), Mortal Kombat 1
  • Laura Lahmann
    Key Cast
    "Painted Woman"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Horror, Thriller
  • Runtime:
    16 minutes 46 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 5, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:35
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Chicago Independent Film Night
    Chicago, IL
    United States
    September 26, 2023
  • Chicago International REEL Shorts Film Festival
    Chicago, IL
    United States
    November 11, 2023
    Audience Choice Award
  • Open Projector Night at Wealthy Theatre
    Grand Rapids, MI
    United States
    November 29, 2023
    Michigan Premiere
    2nd Place
Director Biography - Marc Marashi

Marc Marashi was born in Paris, France, but grew up in Grand Rapids, MI. He attended film school at Columbia College and has lived in Chicago ever since. After over a decade working alongside the brewing and distilling industries as an equipment provider, he has started making short films again for the first time since college.

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