Experiencing Interruptions?

Those People

A paranoid, small-town woman fears the evil acts strangers may be doing in her neighborhood.

  • Mark Velasquez
    Director
    Amour Interdit, Same Time Next Week, Best Fiends, The Lord's Hand
  • Cameron Porter
    Writer
    Same Time Next Week
  • Mark Velasquez
    Writer
    Amour Interdit, Same Time Next Week, Best Fiends, The Lord's Hand
  • Mark Velasquez
    Producer
    Amour Interdit, Same Time Next Week, Best Fiends, The Lord's Hand
  • Dori Duke
    Key Cast
    "Melissa"
  • Abe Lincoln
    Key Cast
    "Jimmy"
  • Manny Martinez
    Key Cast
    "Mexican Man #1"
  • J.J. Martinez
    Key Cast
    "Mexican Man #2"
  • Mark Velasquez
    Screenplay
    Amour Interdit, Best Fiends, The Lord's Hand
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, horror
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 52 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 28, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    50 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Mark Velasquez

Mark Velasquez was born and raised in Santa Maria, California and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Cornish College in Seattle in the year 2000. Since then he has worked as a freelance photographer across Europe and the Americas shooting for publications, creating his own photo books, and documenting his travels, sharing his creative energy along the way.

Mark is a writer, director, teacher, videographer, and graphic designer. Most importantly, he's just your average family man trying to do his best. Today he can be found somewhere on the West Coast, camera in hand, mind reeling.

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Director Statement

This short film came upon us last minute and I'm so proud of the cast for donating their time in order to make the vision happen. Please enjoy this very timely story.