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FRAÜD

When an international student falls prey to a costly scam, she finds guidance in a charismatic senior. As she's pulled into a thrilling deception from which there is no turning back, she must unravel truths that challenge her moral compass.

  • David Weng
    Director
  • Makayla Chen
    Director
  • Vivienne Chen
    Writer
  • Vivienne Chen
    Key Cast
    "Senior Sister"
  • Kelly Li
    Key Cast
    "Isabella"
  • Makayla Chen
    Key Cast
    "Christy"
  • Esme Yang
    Art Director
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    信途
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Crime
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    April 7, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    10 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    Chinese
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of British Columbia
  • First-Time Filmmaker Sessions
    Iver
    United Kingdom
    July 15, 2024
    Europe Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - David Weng, Makayla Chen

David and Makayla are undergraduate Media Studies students at the University of British Columbia who occasionally film microfilms.

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Director Statement

FRAÜD is a movie produced under very tight time constraints. Many details were finalized on the spot during the filming process. There may be many unpolished parts, but we hope people enjoys it.