Experiencing Interruptions?

Ways of Talking

A sister whose brother died under mysterious circumstances refuses to accept simple explanations as she confronts the eerie buzzing that haunts her home.

  • Ziyu Gao
    Director
  • Ziyu Gao
    Writer
  • Ziyu Gao
    Producer
  • Skylar Shen
    Key Cast
    "Sister"
  • Peter Hu
    Key Cast
    "The Detective"
  • Matthew Ro
    Key Cast
    "Brother"
  • Esther Yoo
    Director of Photography
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 35 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 22, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    100 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, Zoom Lens, Sony FX30
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - USC School of Cinematic Arts
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Urban Mediamakers Film Festival (UMFF)
    Lilburn, GA
    United States
    October 14, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Los Angeles Film Awards
    Los Angeles
    United States
    October 2, 2024
    Semi-Finalist
  • Indie Short Fest
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    September 20, 2024
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Ziyu Gao

Ziyu Gao is a New York-based Director and Producer. Originally from Singapore, She began her film career as an actor, she worked on numerous projects from student films to commercials, and eventually found her true passion behind the camera.

Ziyu has directed more than 6 short films and obtained awards from festivals all over the world. Last year, Ziyu wrote, directed, and produced her first short film "Everything But" which premiered at Oniros Film Awards® in New York and went on to win multiple awards.

Ziyu is studying film and television production at the USC School of Cinematic Arts for the summer and hopes to create more experimental films that align with her own experience and vision.

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