Experiencing Interruptions?

Vargas

A young writer following a mysterious treasure hunt sinks into a dissociative state during a time of quarantine.

  • Taylor Winters
    Director
  • Taylor Winters
    Writer
  • Anne Phan
    Cinematographer
  • Jordyn McMillin
    Editor
  • Jordyn McMillin
    Producer
  • Anne Phan
    Producer
  • Taylor Winters
    Producer
  • Jordyn McMillin
    Casting Director
  • Jordyn McMillin
    Music
  • Marisa Shea
    Key Cast
    "Frederica"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    thriller, psychological, horror
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 53 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 6, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    45 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:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of North Texas
Director Biography - Taylor Winters

Taylor Winters is a senior Media Arts student ('21) at University of North Texas. This is her third film experience, second time directing, and first time writing - all for short films. She enjoys dark comedies and writing.

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Director Statement

This was a highly collaborative student project, but my ideas of dark thoughts, books, a writer, and a cliffhanger were all incorporated despite struggles with crew, minimal cast, time constraints, and the pandemic. Overall, it was a great learning experience.