SCHISM - Short Film - (USC & NYU Graduate School Application - ACCEPTED)

When ordering food, we often put on a happy face. But, when do we take that mask off, if ever? Tripp (James Counihan) faces this internal struggle while his partner, Jay (Brian Westerley) confronts this dual personality.

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   • SCHISM - Short Film - Behind the Scenes  

I made this short film for my application for graduate school. The only requirement was to be 5 minutes, and that to be about a confrontation.

*EDIT* I would like to update everyone and say that I have been accepted to the 2022 spring semester at USC!

In case you’re a Letterboxd addict like I am, don’t forget to log Schism into your diary: https://boxd.it/woYs

I decided to write about something I know all too well about, and that's being overly polite. I blame it on my midwestern upbringing, but I can't help but smile and say "thank you so much" when in reality I might be having a bad day.

So this film is about that confrontation within yourself and deciding who you want to be: Mr. Nice Guy or yourself (even if that self might be a hitman).

Music by Tyler Hawes, check out more of his work:
www.thetylerhawes.com

Design work by Jake Spinner, check out more of his work:
www.jakespinner.com

Special thanks to Steve Laughhorn, Dilly's Drive-in, & Sterling Shriber

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, you can contact me at [email protected]