Cage in a Bird

Written and Directed by Stefan Buhr
Cage in a Bird Film Poster

Synopsis

Two young love birds struggle to overcome the disillusionment of their rockstar dreams and of each other.

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Director's Statement

My goal for this film was to capture the anxiety of a toxic relationship which can take many forms but is an emotional rollercoaster that many of us can personally relate to. For young adults we have the pressure of transitioning to living independently which many people are not prepared for. The dynamic between these two characters is meant to show two sides of dealing with these pressures and how they translate into an unhealthy relationship. While these characters have ambitious life goals, they have very little strategy to accomplish them. Rationality vs. irrationality. Selfishness vs. self sacrifice. The decision for what is most important to one's self is a question both these characters must answer.

Project Details

Genre
Thriller
Runtime
11 minutes 43 seconds
Release Date
June 2021
Country
United States
Language
English
Format
Digital
Aspect Ratio
2.35:1
Color
Color

Awards & Recognition

IndieX Certificate Indie Short Fest Certificate

Cast & Crew

Lana
Devina Miller
Joel
Steven Foley
Composer
Zachary T. White
Drummer
Steven Potter
Bassist
Ian Francis-Salles
Sound Mixer
Ryan Toulouse

For screening and distribution inquiries:

stefanbuhr@backlitbuhr.com