Sundance Film Festival 2024

Midnight Short Film Program

Expired January 29, 2024 11:55 AM
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Short films may contain graphic sexual or violent content and may not be suitable for children and other audiences. Some films within this program contain strobe effects. Note: The short film Bold Eagle is playing in person only, and is not available online. The Looming is now available in the Award Winner Short Film Program

Fei is the top violinist in her elite youth orchestra. When another Chinese violinist arrives to challenge her place, Fei’s internal demons take external form. They whisper to her, urging her to be the best, no matter the cost.

Available in person. Also available online for the public (January 25–28) and credentialed press and industry (January 24–28).

  • Year
    2023
  • Runtime
    15 minutes
  • Language
    English, Mandarin
  • Country
    USA and UK
  • Director
    Renee Zhan
  • Screenwriter
    Renee Zhan
  • Producer
    Jesse Romain
  • Cinematographer
    Adam Singodia
  • Editor
    Armiliah Aripin
  • Production Design
    Qingling Zhang
  • Composer
    Harry Brokensha
  • Sound Designer
    Ed Trousseau
  • Hair/Makeup Designer
    Julia Strange
  • Costume Designer
    Gabrielle Edmunds
  • Casting Director
    Isabella Odoffin
  • VFX Supervisor
    Szymon Wyrzykowski
  • Principal Cast
    Xiaonan Wang, Alina Lew, Simon Paisley Day, Elizabeth Chan, Leslie Ching, Grace Fan