Experiencing Interruptions?

Cerebrum

A student walks into a space and it unexpectedly becomes special to them, inside it they dress up a mannequin bombastically and lock themselves away in it. When their creation is brought outside of the space unexpectedly they struggle to find it until it is found discarded by bins.
But what is the mannequin and what does it mean to The Creator?

  • Max Hayes
    Director
  • Margarida Gaspar
    Producer
  • Lisa Bettenelli
    Key Cast
    "The Creator"
  • Isabel Campos Neves
    Key Cast
    "The Teacher"
  • Max Hayes
    Writer
  • Joao Amante
    Cinematographer
  • Danylo Kuzsta
    Sound
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 15 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 2, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    0 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director - Max Hayes
Director Statement

Before 2020 lockdown I explored my anxiety over creating films with personal visions in an experimental short film for university. Edited over lockdown, Cerebrum was made with the budget of my wardrobe and offers a story about a creation which is open to interpretation.