The Pills

A party takes a dark turn when Alex takes his medicine to calm down after being teased by his friends. Dangerous arise in the house and people start getting killed. Amidst the chaos, Alex must figure out who is responsible for the murders while also trying to make sense of the irrational events happening around him.

  • David Weng
    Director
  • Shuli Wang
    Writer
  • Annalise Gumboc
    Writer
  • Chris Sang
    Cinematographer
  • David Weng
    Cinematographer
  • Jimmy Han
    Key Cast
  • Julianna Wu
    Key Cast
  • Annaliese Gumboc
    Key Cast
  • Arden Huang
    Key Cast
  • Tengs Wu
    Key Cast
  • David Weng
    Editor
  • Shuli Wang
    Editor
  • Robbie Grahamm
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Horror, Thriller
  • Completion Date:
    April 12, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    15 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of British Columbia
Director Biography - David Weng

David Weng is a content creator with extensive experience and multiple skills, including video editing, UI/UX design, photography, social media management, website operation, and event planning. With the ultimate pursuit of details and a strong sense of responsibility, he can successfully complete multiple complex projects. As a professional and passionate content creator, David is committed to staying at the forefront of the industry and providing clients with the most competitive solutions.

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Director Statement

As the director of "The Pills", this project has been a bold attempt for me. Working with unfamiliar actors, action scenes, dual-camera setups, and more, were all challenges that I had previously attempted separately but had never applied to the same project. The most challenging part, however, was working as a team. I am accustomed to handling all aspects of a project from pre-production to post-production, which has the benefit of having maximum control over the project. However, an individual's power is limited, and stepping out of one's comfort zone and trusting others' work is a valuable experience.