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