true_self.exe
Logline: A young woman becomes obsessed with the perfect alter ego living inside
of her computer, and must embrace her insecurities in order to free herself from the ego’s
overbearing pull.
Synopsis: A young woman's insecurities rise as she browses through flawless images of women on her computer. Upon taking a selfie within an application called "true_self.exe", she sees her selfie transform into her perfect, idealized alter ego. This ego pulls the young woman into a hypnotic trance, in which she has a psychological experience which forces her to come face to face with her own insecurities.
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Victoria CruellDirector
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Nga Weng ChioComposer
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Ethan ZeitmanSound Designer and Mixer
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Project Type:Animation, Experimental, Short, Student
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Genres:Drama, Psychological, Thriller, Mental Health
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Runtime:3 minutes 58 seconds
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Completion Date:May 18, 2023
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Production Budget:3,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:Yes - University of Southern California