Experiencing Interruptions?

The Stranger in the Room

When Quinton, a 20 years old college student, wakes up after a party and doesn’t recognize himself in the mirror, he has a mental breakdown. He sees another man’s reflection in every window although his friends assert he still looks as usual.

Frightened, the young man decides to visit Geonsen University’s clinic where he meets Laureen Howard, a therapist whose strong personality tends to take over her job. Quinton engages in a real identity quest to find out why he suddenly sees himself and his life differently.

Escaping a fatal car accident, Quinton goes home and finally comes to terms with his inner demons and accepts to embrace his true self.

  • Samuel B. Marin
    Director
  • Samuel B. Marin
    Writer
  • Ver Joseff
    Writer
  • Samuel B. Marin
    Producer
  • Rudolph Melchiorre
    Producer
  • Justin Fekete
    Producer
  • Ellison Booker
    Key Cast
    "Quinton"
  • Amy Le
    Key Cast
    "Laureen"
  • Luther Lizama
    Key Cast
    "Mason"
  • Haley Raines
    Key Cast
    "Nicole"
  • Zach Boylan
    Key Cast
    "Driver"
  • Matthew Llewellyn
    Key Cast
    "Passerby"
  • Rudolph Melchiorre
    Executive Producer
  • Justin Fekete
    Executive Producer
  • Stephanie Marin
    Executive Producer
  • Bruno Marin
    Executive Producer
  • Julienne Madera
    Executive Producer
  • Jovan Hernandez
    Director of Photography
  • Coco Pellissier
    Production Design
  • Michael Sparks
    Music by
  • Aubin Duchier
    Background Actor
  • Fatima Vasquez
    Background Actor
  • Theo Debackere
    Background Actor
  • Preston Jones
    Background Actor
  • Gloria Garcia
    Background Actor
  • Monique Hall
    Background Actor
  • Nick Coleman
    Featuring music from
  • Kailyn O'Neal
    Production Manager
  • Francesca Ariemma
    1st Assistant Director
  • Bria Winnegan
    Set Designer
  • Shadera Moore
    Still Photographer
  • Keyla Blanco
    Production Sound Mixer
  • Julia Perret
    Production Sound Mixer
  • Christian Riley
    Boom Operator
  • Christophe Cogerino
    Boom Operator
  • Zach Boylan
    Key Grip
  • Augustus Lodholz
    Grip
  • Samuel Gottlieb
    COVID Compliance Officer
  • Maya Lewis
    Sound Editor
  • Kam Nowry
    Colorist
  • Valeria Santini
    Graphic Designer
  • Lauren Castillon
    Graphic Designer
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Comedy
  • Runtime:
    16 minutes 49 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 3, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    2,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Loyola University New Orleans
  • Student World Awards
    Los Angeles
    United States
    December 31, 2021
    Best Student Short Semi Finalist
  • Macon Film Festival
    Macon, GA
    United States
    August 18, 2022
    Student Shorts Official Selection
  • Crescent City Film Festival
    New Orleans
    United States
    April 21, 2022
    Greater New Orleans Area Student Films
Director Biography - Samuel B. Marin

Sam grew up in Arles, in the South of France, where he spent most of his early years playing tennis. He moved to New Orleans at the age of 18 to attend Loyola University film school while playing for the Loyola Wolfpack Tennis team. He’s made his directorial debut with his senior thesis film, 'The Stranger in the Room,' a short coming-of-age starring Ellison Booker and Amy Le. The film was a semi-finalist at the Student World Awards 2021 and was a part of the official selection at the Macon Film Festival in 2022. Sam then went on to meet his producing partner Tom Caner while studying film business at UCLA. Together, they've crafted compelling shorts like ‘Brave New Beginning’ and are currently developing two TV series.

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