Experiencing Interruptions?

Where is Kalvin?

A tiger talks with a therapist in this microbudget dark comedy short film from Mathew Sharifi.

  • Mathew Sharifi
    Director
    Xote, The Samurai and the Thieves
  • Mathew Sharifi
    Writer
    Xote, The Samurai and the Thieves
  • Mathew Sharifi
    Producer
  • Smaran Kapa
    Producer
  • Kishore Hariharan
    Producer
  • Aidan Aghakahn
    Producer
  • Mathew Sharifi
    Key Cast
    "Tiger"
  • Michael Chomick
    Key Cast
    "Therapist"
  • Jaeden Morningstar
    Key Cast
    "Kalvin"
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Drama, Dark comedy, Experimental
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes 25 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 27, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    10 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - DePaul
  • Student Experimental Film Festival
    New York
    United States
    December 2, 2023
    North America Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Mathew Sharifi

My name is Mathew Sharifi. I am a 19 year old Persian, Cuban, and Guatemalan writer, director, editor, filmmaker, moviegoer, and artist. I grew up in Southern California. I have been writing and making films since my Highschool career and I will continue to do so as long as I live.

A combination of wavering mental health, a feeling of entrapment, and a desire for more, aided in my decision to move far from home and go study Filmmaking and the arts in Chicago. I proudly attend DePaul where I try hard everyday to further my own artistic abilities. Whether that be writing, discussing films with colleagues, filming projects, editing projects, reading fiction and nonfiction, or simply watching as many movies as I can.

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Director Statement

Calvin and Hobbes has been such a big part of my life since I was a kid. My mother used to read the books with me and I fondly remember being gifted a complete box set way back when (which I still have to this day). Calvin's imagination always spoke volumes to me, creative worlds within creative worlds. His excitement matched mine at the time. Energetic, creative, enthusiasm. It was relatable.

Now, at almost 20, I am a much sadder person than when I was a kid. I find myself not nearly as enthusiastic about things I loved when I was younger. I watch movies now with a different lens. I feel more detached from my younger, happier, and enthusiastic self than ever. This film was my way of expressing the disconnect and sense of lostness I have been feeling lately. I wanted to pay homage to Calvin and Hobbes in a satirical way in order to comment on the existential thoughts I've been having and the way I have become such a different person than I once was.