The Real Moments

Jon Paul Arciniega stars as his 17-year-old self, an alcoholic misanthrope who decides to quit playing music and devote himself to a life of bedroom dwelling. After burning all bridges, running into an old flame, and desperately seeking money to pay for his psychoanalysis, Arciniega goes on a self-redemptive adventure involving an air guitar competition and musical fantasies.

  • Jon Paul Arciniega
    Director
  • Jon Paul Arciniega
    Writer
  • Jon Paul Arciniega
    Producer
  • Bora Kyung Min Lee
    Producer
  • Jon Paul Arciniega
    Key Cast
    "Jon Paul"
  • Alaina Lopilato
    Key Cast
    "Suzy"
  • Andres Arciniega
    Key Cast
    "Andres"
  • Timothy Franco
    Key Cast
    "Tim"
  • Stephen Franco
    Key Cast
    "Stephen"
  • Bora Kyung Min Lee
    Production Designer
  • Pei Yu Lai
    Lighting Designer
  • Percent Heewon Han
    Production Manager
  • Brandon Mendoza
    Technical Director
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Student
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Drama
  • Runtime:
    36 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    January 30, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    8,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director - Jon Paul Arciniega