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LUCID

Cryptic nightmares - wilting flowers, blood-soaked sheets - threaten to tear Lyssa away from her infant daughter, caring partner, and idyllic home life, forcing her to confront the very nature of her reality and accept a heart-crushing truth.

  • Andy Nyikos
    Director
  • Andy Nyikos
    Writer
  • LeAnna Walters
    Producer
  • Jamie Reyes
    Key Cast
    "Lyssa"
  • Rylee Griego
    Key Cast
    "Selene"
  • Ziggy Embick
    Director of Photography
  • Sierra Hess
    Production Designer
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Psychological Horror, Drama, Horror, LGBTQ
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 15 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 13, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    2,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of New Mexico
Director Biography - Andy Nyikos

I'm a first-time director, fledgling producer, and aspiring entrepreneur aiming to create transformative and thought-provoking works of art through community engagement. My mission is to support my fellow artist and cultivate a healthy and inspiring environment for filmmakers in New Mexico and worldwide.

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Director Statement

LUCID is inspired by the vast unknown of the dreaming state and designed to illustrate the destructive, slow-burn nature of trauma. This experimental narrative piece aims to shine a light on the devastating emotional aftermath of miscarriage and bolster the ongoing fight for reproductive rights and healthcare through open and compassionate discussion of a seldom-addressed issue.