Private Project

My Obsession with Death

Ruby's life had taken a detour into the absurd ever since a gruesome car accident scarred her childhood. The incident left an indelible mark, casting a dark shadow over her adolescent years. Instead of embracing the vibrant beauty of life, Ruby became consumed by an obsessive preoccupation with death.

  • Alexis Evelyn
    Director
  • Alexis Evelyn
    Writer
  • Matt Einstein
    Executive Producer
    Cake (2014)
  • Jerry Ying
    Executive Producer
    Drowning (2019)
  • Tim Hsiung
    Producer
    Game Changer (2020)
  • Alison Thornton
    Key Cast
    "Ruby"
    School Spirits (2023 -)
  • Jance Enslin
    Key Cast
    "Boy 2"
    The Mental State (2023)
  • Malachi Kobayashi
    Key Cast
    "Boy 3"
    Strangers Never Again (2021)
  • Brooklyn Summer Anderson
    Key Cast
    "Young Ruby"
    Angel Mountain (2021)
  • Anthony Robertson
    Key Cast
    "Boy 1"
  • Tristan Russell
    Key Cast
    "My Brother"
  • Penny Stepanovich
    Key Cast
    "My Mother"
  • Karl Steudel
    Key Cast
    "My Father"
  • Santiago Rey Ramirez
    Key Cast
    "Partygoer 1"
  • Mariah Green
    Key Cast
    "Partygoer 2"
  • Emily Marie Reed
    Key Cast
    "Partygoer 3"
  • David Grauberger
    Director of Photography
    The French American (2017)
  • Seth Schurman
    Editor
    Confinement (2022)
  • Bianca Mia Armbruster
    Production Designer
    My Escort Best Friend (2022)
  • Andrew Rayl
    Music
  • Lisa Timmons
    Co-Producer
  • Sam Halligman
    Associate Producer
  • Melora Walters
    Montage Director (Murdered Women Montage)
    Magnolia (1999) , Boogie Nights (1997)
  • Larissa Pruett
    First Assistant Director
  • Ryan Francis Johnson
    First Assistant Director
  • Davis Bonner
    First Assistant Camera
  • Seth Schurman
    2nd A.D.
  • Pierre Habib
    Gaffer
  • Gio Palacino
    Best Boy
  • Walter Dandy
    Key Grip
  • Michael Faner
    Sound Mixer
  • John Strelec
    Set Decorator
  • Abella Bala
    MUA & Hair Department
  • Bianca Mia Armbruster
    Wardrobe
  • Mark Welch
    Sound Designer
  • Alex Hicks
    Digital Effects Artist
  • Company 3
    Color and Finish by
  • Ashley McKim
    Company 3 Executive Producer
  • Matt Moran
    Company 3 Producer
  • Sean Coleman
    Company 3 Colorist
  • Dunia Films
    Grip and Electric Equipment
  • Nathan Caywood
    Picture Car Providers
  • John Strelec
    Picture Car Providers
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 59 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 7, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    12,000 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:
    No
  • Atlanta Short Fest
    Atlanta
    United States
    June 30, 2024
    Atlanta Premiere
    Award Winner (Best Dark Comedy Short)
  • LA Shorts Internation Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    July 19, 2024
    LA Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Alexis Evelyn

Alexis Evelyn is an award-winning editor based in Los Angeles, driven by a vision to share her unique artistic voice with the world. As an editor, she has meticulously worked on various projects including shorts, pilots, documentaries, and feature films. Her notable feature credits include "Church People" featuring Donald Faison, Stephen Baldwin, and Joey Fatone, and "Drowning" (2019) with Melora Walters, Mira Sorvino, Jay Mohr, and Gil Bellows.

Most recently, her feature-length thriller "The Mental State" starring Alyssa Sutherland, Bryan Greenberg, and Michael Gladis, won seven awards including Best US Feature at the Catalina Film Festival. In addition to her editing prowess, Alexis has expanded her horizons by venturing into directing, showcasing her exceptional drive and fresh approach to cinematic storytelling.

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Director Statement

Ruby, my cinematic brainchild, serves as a testament to the boundless nature of my mind. My Obsession with Death is a whimsical voyage into the depths of my eccentric imagination, where thoughts intertwine and drift away from reality in order to survive.