Pretendian | Narrative Short Film
A provocative tale of identity and illusion.
TAGLINE: How far would you go for fame?
SYNOPSIS: Cheyenne, a celebrated actress, has built her career on a fabricated Navajo identity. On the day of her big magazine cover shoot, her deception unravels, and the fallout is swift and public. As the set turns into a stage for her collapse, Cheyenne clings to performance, blurring truth and illusion. In a world obsessed with image, what happens when the mask finally slips?
Roles: Writer, Director, Executive Producer
The Blueprint: Developed and executed a successful grassroots crowdfunding campaign to secure seed capital and championed an uncompromising ethical set, enforcing a 9-hour maximum workday for all paid cast and crew through strict time-boxing.
The Triumph: Completed a demanding two-day narrative shoot on schedule under severe blizzard conditions and delivered the complete post-production pipeline in less than 30 days.