A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
May 5, 2023
Original Title:
The Use of Trying
Genres:
Drama | Fantasy | Romance
Ratings / Certifications:
US: NR
Runtime: 8
A young man struggling with emotional intimacy explores the complicated maze of relationships.
Art Department Assistant:
Elena Conic
Catherine Del Castillo
Colorist:
Sam Boyar
Costume Designer:
Lauren Chappell
Director:
Colby Parada
Director of Photography:
Sam Boyar
Editor:
Colby Parada
First Assistant Camera:
Ryan Sadigh
First Assistant Director:
Olivia Martinez-Prado
Gaffer:
Reed Barcellos
Key Grip:
Inna Hanson
Austin Bourdages
Makeup & Hair:
Esme Zohn
Production Designer:
Audrey Szot
Production Sound Mixer:
Ian Belton
Second Assistant Camera:
Kiley Perez
Second Assistant Director:
Collin Surbeck
Unit Production Manager:
Evan Moss
VFX Artist:
Colby Parada
Writer:
Colby Parada
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Filtering is applied here to film projects flagged as "adult" by TheMovieDB. Pending "popular demand" I am contemplating a login and profile system with preferences (such as whether to allow adult images to appear) and permissions (such as data entry).
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