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Just a Pill Away

15 min 25 sec

Student Film

"Just a Pill Away" follows Judy, a struggling actress grappling with the pressure to take a new drug that guarantees a permanent, perfect smile. Because of her refusal to conform, she constantly fails auditions despite her passion and dedication. Torn between her belief in authenticity and her desire to succeed, Judy decides to seek guidance from her former drama professor. After a disappointing meeting with her mentor, she eventually takes the pill and betrays her ideals, becoming the very person she despised.

Category:

Short

Director(s):

Frederick Shih

Writer(s):

Abigail Tolley

Producer(s):

Kurklan Fullmer

Key Cast:

Dana Moore, Trevor Komm, Ben Burnett, Stephanie Breinholt

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