SHATTERED, 22min., USA
Directed by Kory Getman
In this suspense-filled drama dissecting the complexities of abuse through the lens of an LGBT relationship, "SHATTERED" exposes the chilling psychology behind love's darker shades.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28546517/

Get to know the filmmaker:

1. What motivated you to make this film?
I was raised in an abusive home, to a stepfather that regularly assaulted my mother, and bore witness to the cycles of abuse she went through. Carrying that with me, combined with my LGBT identity culminated in the writing and creation of SHATTERED, a film about domestic violence in a gay relationship.

2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film?
The film, from first draft to final edit, took roughly seven months, with a few re-edits to realize the vision.

3. How would you describe your film in two words!?
Breaking cycles.

4. What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film?
We faced a problem with one of the home owners in a location we needed for two days. They'd never rented to a film crew before, and were overwhelmed by the presence of a professional crew. They helicopter-supervised, imposed rules about which rooms we could use mid-shoot, and ultimately screamed at us, cancelling our second day. Luckily, our caterer pulled through and offered her house. We were able to dress her bedroom to look like it belonged in the first location.

5. What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video?
There were a lot of gasps, shock, and awe at the realities of such situations presented.

6. When did you realize that you wanted to make films?
I realized it around 2018, when I started a relationship with a film student that introduced me to the world behind-the-scenes. I'd acted and written previously, but never seriously considered directing.

7. What film have you seen the most in your life?
I'm not sure, and I'm not a big re-watcher, but it's probably something lame and cliche like Fight Club. Most recently though, Everything Everywhere All At Once blew me away, and I did watch it 3 times in theaters.

8. What other elements of the festival experience can we and other festivals implement to satisfy you and help you further your filmmaking career?
You guys seem to have it down!

9. You submitted to the festival via FilmFreeway. How has your experiences been working on the festival platform site?
They're great, and it's incredible that there's a single site that aggregates most, if not all, major film festivals.

10. What is your favorite meal?
I eat vegetarian keto and host a cooking show. I LOVE crispy tofu with eggplant and mushroom stir fry.

11. What is next for you? A new film?
I have another film, PULSE, in post production right now, and have started writing my next on the subject of suicidal ideation.