Experiencing Interruptions?

Stranded

Struggling to balance both school and his personal life, a high school student becomes trapped in his own nightmare and must find a way to prevent his life from collapsing.

  • Miguel Alcalde
    Director
  • Miguel Alcalde
    Writer
  • Miguel Alcalde
    Editor
  • Miguel Alcalde
    Producer
  • Kenneth George
    Producer
  • Kenneth George
    Color and finishing
  • Nathan Madsen
    Soundtrack
    You Again
  • Tevin Brown
    Key Cast
    "Michael"
  • Madeline Stromak
    Key Cast
    "Sam (girlfriend)"
  • Kenneth George
    Key Cast
    "Mr Whilson & Police Officer"
  • Joseph Mezzina
    Key Cast
    "High School principal"
  • Logan Hargrove
    Key Cast
    "Bruno"
  • Nicholas Zieglowsky
    Key Cast
    "Nick"
  • Samantha Monteon
    Make up, Wardrove & Set dresser
  • David Kozdra
    Grip
  • Timo Weidenhammer
    Grip
  • Paul Disalvo
    Production Light
  • Logan Bristol
    Production Sound
  • Nick Montuoro
    Production Assistant
  • Tristen Van Der Meulen
    Script Supervisor
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Suspense
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 51 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 2, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    1,120 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    1:85:1
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • Vero Beach Film & Wine Film Festival
    Vero Beach
    United States
    June 10, 2018
    North American Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Webisode Film Festival
    Houston, Texas
    United States
    May 11, 2019
    Official Selection
  • London City Film Awards
    London
    United Kingdom
    December 29, 2018
    European Premiere
    Special Jury Award
  • 1ª Muestra de cortometrajes Colmenar Viejo
    Colmenar Viejo, Madrid
    Spain
    February 16, 2018
    Spanish Premiere
    Best Student Short Film
Director Biography - Miguel Alcalde

I strarted our filmmaking as an apprendice of my film teacher in High School. I used to listen carefully, watch him work all the time and help with editing, filmming, etc. I took him as my mentor in filmmaking. After graduating from Hig School, I continued persuing my filmmaking dream on Film School.

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Director Statement

I wanted to tell the story of a teenager going through High School, facing the challenges that present to us (Im also one) during that part of our life, in a special way.