A character study of a reclusive, self-fulfilling young graduate student who has fallen into a pattern of disassociation and chronic masturbation. During the course of his routines this student begins to encounter a woman who resembles a familiar figure from an online adult video. Initially shocked by this revelation, he becomes transfixed by the potential implications...
directed and edited by Brendan Prost
photographed by Aerlan Barett
sound design and assistant director Will Ross
original score by M.K. Ross
starring Aaron Turner, Mari-Anne Pettersen, Doug Dunn, and Tristan Morris
produced with Simon Fraser University School for the Contemporary Arts
18 minutes I Narrative Character Drama I 16mm I Colour I English
JERK
short / 2012 / Drama, thriller / 19mins
A character study of a reclusive, self-fulfilling young graduate student who has fallen into a pattern of disassociation and chronic masturbation. During the course of his routines this student begins to encounter a woman who resembles a familiar figure from an online adult video. Initially shocked by this revelation, he becomes transfixed by the potential implications...
STARRING
Aaron Turner
Marie-Anne Pettersen
Doug Dunn
Tristan Morris
DIRECTOR + EDITOR
Brendan Prost
SCREENPLAY
Aerlan Barrett
Brendan Prost
Will Ross
PRODUCERS
Aerlan Barrett
Brendan Prost
Will Ross
CINEMATOGRAPHY
Aerlan Barrett
ORIGINAL SCORE
M.K. Ross