Private Project

user_

Bubbly camgirl, Amber, is menaced during a private chat by a mysterious and frightening user.

  • Alex Montilla
    Director
    Cheat Day, Hot Tub time Machine, The Muppets, The Hangover Part III
  • Alex Montilla
    Writer
    Cheat Day, Hot Tub time Machine, The Muppets, The Hangover Part III
  • Alex Montilla
    Producer
    Cheat Day, Hot Tub time Machine, The Muppets, The Hangover Part III
  • Amber Kellehan
    Key Cast
    Reno 911!, The Oval
  • David Rubin
    Key Cast
    Deer Camp '86
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    horror, comedy
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 4 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 1, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    40 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Shooting Format:
    iphone
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Alex Montilla

I've been making movies since high school. When my friends and I took over the morning announcements, we saw an opportunity to make short films for a captive audience...and by that, I mean an audience that literally HAD to watch; the entire school was held hostage by our silliness. Out of necessity, I learned the basics of filmmaking: acting, writing, directing, editing, visual effects, scoring...you name it; I was the Robert Rodriguez of morning announcements.

All of these skills came in handy when I attended the University of Miami's film school. After making the leap to Los Angeles, I've continued to hone my craft by working in the editing room for studio films like "Hot Tub Time Machine" and "The Muppets", on the sets of films like "The Hangover Part III" and as a Producer for ESPN. All the while, I continue to write, direct and edit my own films.

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Director Statement

With "user_" I wanted to make a modern version of "When a Stranger Calls" using the devices with which we interact daily. We made it for no money and using only mobile phones; a nice change of pace from the usual complicated and busy sets. The final result speaks for itself as a fun, creepy little movie.