tag
Directed by Anil Dhokai
When to watch it?
BLOCK E | SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THEME: Carolina Showcase
SATURDAY, APRIL 26 | 2 - 4 PM
LOCATION | Tom S. Gettys Center
tag (still)
Synopsis
After getting off work for the day, a man makes a stop by the restroom on his way out. He thinks that he’s the only one left in the building until he feels someone shove him in the back. To his surprise, there is no one there. He continues to feel something push him and quickly realizes he is being pursued by an evil force. A game of Tag begins.
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR ​​
Anil first started making short films in high school. He knew from then on, that's what
he wanted to do with his life. From there he majored in Media Arts at the University of
South Carolina. After graduating he started freelancing in the TV/Film industry.
He worked various jobs as an editor and camera operator. While freelancing, he formed a production company with his friends called Strawhouse Pictures. Within the production company they make a handful of shorts every year and take them on the road to film festivals. They continually crank out new projects and love to connect with audiences.
DETAILS
Narrative | 2024 | 4 min. 06 sec.
Official Selection
Suggested Rating | PG
Country | United States
Language | English
CREDITS
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Writer/Director | Anil Dhokai
Cast | Chris Gervais, Davis Osborne
Director of Photography | Micah Troublefield
Production Designer | Karen Myers
Sound | Chris Nolen
Makeup artist | Sally Superville
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SCREENINGS & AWARDS
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AtomaCon Film Festival (Premiere) (May 4th, 2024)
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Crimson Screen Horror Film Fest (May 10th, 2024)
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Cat Fly Film Fest (May 23rd, 2024)
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Carolina Fear Fest (May 24th, 2024)
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Con Carolinas Film Festival (Winner: Best Director) (May 31st, 2024)
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Freedom Festival International (August 22nd, 2024)
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Black Cat Picture Show (August 22nd, 2024)
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Mad Monster Party Film Festival (August 23rd, 2024)
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Foothills Film Festival (September 7th, 2024)
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Wreak Havoc Film Festival (Winner: Best Carolina Short) (September 14th, 2024)
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Something Wicked Film Festival (September 21st, 2024)
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Charlotte Film Festival (September 24th, 2024)
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The First Cut Horror Film Festival (October 5th, 2024)
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South Carolina Underground Film Festival (November 8th, 2024)
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Stranger Days Independent Film Festival (Winner: Best micro short) (December 28th, 2024)
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Nevermore Film Festival (February 28th, 2025)