Is It Real?

Is It Real?

A man’s inner demons become all too real when his mind isn’t the only place they exist.

2025 · 4 min · Drama, Thriller

This is a psychological thriller about a troubled mad who believes that all he is suffering from is schizophrenia, but something more sinister is at work. It was a submission for the 2025 SkillUSA Nationals Digital Cinema competition, it got my partner and I 6th place in the nation! Among other things, the prompt was to copy the cinematography style of Janusz Kamiński's minority report.

Directed by Oscar Lopez · Written by Oscar Lopez

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Christopher Chaney Adam
Zayda Dent Dahlia
Philip Kiser Campfire Friend 1
Brandon Blakey Campfire Friend 2
Eric Glover Campfire Friend 3
Caden Vaughn Voice 1
Zayda Dent Voice 2
Christopher Chaney Voice 3
Jason Bell Voice 4
Oscar Lopez Spirit Voice

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Is It Real?

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