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The Tunnel

On a Saturday morning run through a small Japanese town, Clay (Nihi) struggles with his inner demons of fear and self-doubt. A mental battle he endures for awhile and a confrontation he doesn't want, the Tunnel presents him a unique journey to confront and defeat the one thing that stands in his way.....himself.

Shot completely on an iPhone device, this film is a nod to mental health and the sometimes-rugged journey to mental freedom.

  • Frank Rice, Jr.
    Director
  • Frank Rice, Jr.
    Writer
  • Frank Rice, Jr.
    Producer
  • Nihi
    Key Cast
    "Runner"
  • Dario Caamano
    Editor
  • Julian Abreu
    Visuals Effects
  • Fuga Omura
    Visuals Effects
  • Robert Mackenzie
    Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Chandler Heath
    Voice-Over Actor
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Sci-Fi, Drama, Suspense
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 45 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 17, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    Japan
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, APPLE IPhone 13 Pro Max
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Frank Rice, Jr.

Frank Rice Jr., is a military veteran and an international award-winning director born and raised in Chicago, IL.. His most recent short film "Quietus Of Man" competed in 10 film festivals with 8 Official Selections and 6 festival wins to include Best Narrative Short and Best Foreign Short in 2023. His other short film "Juncture" screened at the Golden Harvest Film Festival in Tokyo, Japan, and won Best Short Film and Best Drama in 2022. His most recent short film "The Tunnel" was shot completely on an mobile device in Japan and making its way through the film festival circuit in 2024.

He started out in the music video realm in 2010. His credits include music videos for Billboard Charting Pop Artist, "Miz Mandy", Universal Music Group/JMD Records Prior Artist "Jet Set Go" and "S-Class" and many more.

His military career started right after high school and would later retire after 22 years of service and leadership. He now creates cinematic experiences for his audiences, and strives to create unique story telling journeys in his own creative way.

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Director Statement

To be a filmmaker, you have to lead. Creating a visual experience for the world, is like navigating a battlefield.