The Muffin Man

When Harry steals Barry's muffins after a tiresome day of work, Barry decides the only way to satisfy his anger, is with more muffins.

  • Joseph Genua
    Director
  • Joseph Genua
    Writer
  • Kristen Cignarella
    Producer
  • Steve Autore
    Key Cast
    "Barry"
  • Dylan Hunter Cole
    Key Cast
    "Harry"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Sacred Heart University
Director Biography - Joseph Genua

Director - Joseph Genua is a director, writer, and actor. He was born and raised in Waterbury, Connecticut, and started his career in entertainment on-stage in theater. He migrated to sketch comedy in his teens, and became interested in flipping his comedic writing into horror using his fascination of science fiction and mythological concepts. His first professional short released in 2021 where he starred as Simon Thompson, the first tape in an analog horror series he created. Aside from working on the series, he continues to focus on writing and directing dramas and horrors, with comedic elements sprinkled in between. Joseph made his official directorial debut in 2023, with his science-fiction/drama, I'm With You.

Producer - Kristen Cignarella is a 25-year-old film maker from White Plains, NY who is currently pursuing her master’s degree of Fine Arts in Film and Television. She has always been emersed and intrigued by the film industry and has had many pathways to further her success such as with filmmaking, script writing, and various Production duties. She has always been a team player within her roles in the industry and has taken pride in all the experience and knowledge she has encountered.

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Director Statement

“Muffin Man” is a comedic and maniacal story of two opposite roommates and the chaotic nature that comes with it. With just the right blends of comedic timing and insanity, it truly represents what goes wrong when you provoke the wrong person. Especially when you take what’s theirs.