"Heads & Tails" Independent Short Film

Synopsis:

After the death of their father, siblings Jonah and Athena handle their grief differently; one mourns in a healthy manner while the other is haunted by the significant hole left by their father. Despite an immense disconnect between their emotional states, the siblings must confront their grief before it consumes them.

About the Project:

Heads & Tails is an independent short film that follows two siblings and their individual experiences of how they handle the death of their father. We witness the stories converge, allowing us to analyze how multiple people can experience the same event differently. The dualistic thematic structure raises questions regarding human connection and empathy. The film will test the limits of subjective storytelling and how the subjective nature of the human brain can be conveyed unconventionally.

The film itself will be around ~15 minutes. Principal photography takes place in late-May.

About Us:

Our team of both student and independent filmmakers are creating this project independently. We hope to make a film that’s both entertaining and thought-provoking. Our crew consists of many long-time filmmakers with extensive experience, and hope to push our artistic endeavors further!

How You Can Help:

For this production, your contributions will go towards funding:

Art Department: Set design, wardrobe + makeup, props

Equipment Rentals

Location Permitting

Post-Production

Film Festival Submissions

Promotional Expenses

… and more!

Key Crew:

Writer/Director: Elger Ogoc

Producer: Gavin Gates

Director of Photography: Nicolas Tung

1st Assistant Director: Grace Choo

Script Supervisor: Madisyn Brillo

Production Designer: Magdalena Rodriguez-Carlos

Gaffer: Aram Ramirez

Sound Mixer: Trajan Hickman

Media Director: Samantha Perez

Locations: Tyler Brophy