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When Mark, an eager film student and aspiring actor, is denied his usual role behind the camera for a film he co-wrote, he must accept a lower level position or risk losing a place on set and ruining the production.

  • Brett Puglisi
    Director
  • Brett Puglisi
    Writer
  • Brett Puglisi
    Producer
  • Evan Jackewicz
    Key Cast
    "Markus Granger"
  • Harrison Sheehan
    Key Cast
    "David Hartway"
    Beach Rats
  • Ross Belsky
    Key Cast
    "Samuel"
  • Jazz Jackish
    Key Cast
    "Robinho"
  • Brett Puglisi
    Key Cast
    "Brett"
  • Ashley Kristeen Vega
    Key Cast
    "Cynthia"
  • Brian Turan
    Key Cast
    "Jeremy"
  • Natalie Carvallo
    Key Cast
    "Raccoon Shaman"
  • Azure Leffeld
    Key Cast
    "Gaffer"
  • Jules Starn
    Key Cast
    "Jules"
  • Chase Pearson
    Director of Photography
  • Will Ringwood
    First Assistant Camera
  • Kelley Grade
    Sound Mixer
  • Eric McKenzie
    Sound Mixer
  • Lavie Rakoover
    Sound Recordist
  • Evatt Carrodus
    Sound Recordist
  • Genevieve Mecklenborg
    Set Design/PA
  • Brett Puglisi
    Editor
  • Jules Starn
    Poster Design
  • Tosheem
    Music: "Why"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student, Other
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Mockumentary
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 33 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 18, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 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:
    Yes - Pratt Institute
  • KAPOW Intergalactic Film Festival
    North Hollywood, California
    United States
    September 28, 2018
    World Premiere
    Best Documentary/Mockumentary Short Film
  • Hyperwave Film Awards
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    Winter 2019 Finalist
  • Catskill International Film Festival
    Catskill, New York
    United States
    October 25, 2020
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Brett Puglisi

Brett is a SAG-AFTRA Actor and a Brooklyn based filmmaker from Syracuse, New York, graduated with a BFA in Film with Honors from Pratt Institute in 2019. His passion for writing, directing, acting and comedy has steadily grown ever since he hosted his high school talent show. He has trained at the Atlantic Acting School and The Biz Studio, which has increased his understanding of live performance and enhanced his communication skills.

Brett is experienced with high-end video production. His training in Pratt's BFA film program has afforded him experience with cameras, lighting and audio equipment. He shot and edited the awards gala for The Cutting Room International Short Film Festival 2019 and the red carpet interviews for Hoboken International Film Festival 2019.

Brett is also a songwriter and a recording artist. His music is available on all streaming platforms. Brett aspires to be well known in the entertainment industry.

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