CUT (2019)

Directed, Written & Produced by JAKE MUÑOZ CONSING
Psychological Horror, 10 mins

LOGLINE:
An erratic screenwriter struggles to meet a deadline as his mind tortures him to the point he can't think.

SYNOPSIS: 
Evan, a student filmmaker, attempts to write a script for a short film due in 3 days, when he descends into a depressive episode. Inside Evan’s mind, we see him strapped to a chair and beaten by a distorted version of himself. As the episodes continue, he begins to run out of time. He begs his depression to let him finish his script. He obliges Evan and goes away. Meanwhile, Evan confides in his best friend Theo, who consoles him. Evan cries into his shoulder, and after a release of pent-up emotions, he finds the strength to finish his script.... until a new episode starts again.

Screenings, Selections and Awards

Short+Sweet Film Festival Manila (Manila, Philippines) - October 30, 2023
Honorable Mention

Gawad Sining Short Film Festival 2020 (Quezon City, Philippines) - January 15, 2021
Best Screenplay | Nominee for Best Directing, Best Editing, Best Sound Design, Best Actor, Best Supporting Cast

Viddsee Juree Awards Philippines 2019 (Makati, Philippines) - September 27, 2019
Out of Competition | Curated Selection for Screening

Lockdown Cinema Club (Included in Vol. 2)

cast and crew

Evan - Dylan Ray Talon
Dark Evan - Tristan Ahorro
​Theo - Miguel Bonifacio

Producer, Director, Writer - Jake Muñoz Consing
Director of Photography - Cecille Lim
Production Designer - Inya de Vera
Art Director - Ron Christian Alos
Editors - Jake Muñoz Consing & Mikko Vitug​

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