Rabbit Hole | Award Winning Short Film
Video Overview & Insights
Entering cautiously into adulthood, a shy eighteen year old attempts to balance “coming out” of his shell with an erratic home life and an unhinged QAnon mother.
Run Blake, RUN!
Written & Directed by Aaron Schoonover
Starring Catherine Curtin, Nate Frison, Drake Tobias
Wish we could’ve seen him thriving in NY
We're on Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/I2s4
Writer/Director: Aaron Schoonover
“I’ve been vaccinated.” Clearly, since you’ve just tested positive. Lmao
Executive Producers: Nic Neary, David Lambert
Producers: Mary Louise Trask, Tyler Miguel Mercer, Shane Jordan, Rick Hendrix
It's so sad that this is truly how so many people are now
Director of Photography: John Gebhart
Sound Design: Jesus Arteaga
Good acting and cinematography, but making a political propaganda movie spoiled it - (not a partisan opinion).
Original Music & Score: Rachel Sandy
Costume Designer: Mathew Kent Lee
A bit predictable.
1st AC: Parker Bowling
Gaffer: Jon Cibella
Mom’s nuts 🌰
Editor: Dan Wolff
Colorist: Kyle I Kelley
Very unrealistic short film tbh. Seriously, this was quite a pathetic “film”. There was no nuance or thought put into this, except for a very propagandized far left agenda.
1st AD: Jes Byard
Grip: Will Clark
Honestly I had to look up QAnon mom… she played the roll superbly. Great actors all the way around. Enjoyed the film too.
Visual Effects: John J Budion
Sound Mixer: Jordan Greytak
Making fun of republicans that's not how we believe crazy like that
PA's: Payton Burkhammer, Sarah Parr
Thank you: @SeedandSpark and Emily V. Gordon
THIS WAS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL FILM. I DON'T KNOW WHY IT MADE ME TEAR UP. I so wish it was longer because I really fell in love with the 2 main characters! Bravo, just bravo!
AWARDS:
Santa Fe International Film Festival - Special Jury Award
I thought this kind of insanity was something restricted to Bolsonaro's Brazilian followers. Unfortunately, it seems to be something much bigger than that.
Coronado Island Film Festival - Best Short Film
The Chelsea Film Festival - Best Indie Episodic
2:18 here I thought he got a text from a crush and he’s pumped bc he got a DoorDash order. Thats real🤣 2:58 I take it back, it was about a crush lmao so cute
Blackbird Film Festival - Best Director & Audience Award
The Vermont Film Festival - Best Cinematography
A friend and I were looking up "psychological thriller short films" and this one was in the Related list on the side of the page from our first video, so we gave it a shot, assuming that it was another psychological thriller. Needless to say, we were a bit disappointed... But the mom's lunacy was at least a little something for us.
Bridgeport Film Festival - Best Ensemble & Audience Award
OFFICIAL SELECTION:
Gay
aGLIFF/Prism Film Fesitval
Reeling Chicago Film Festival
Nobody is ever sure of anything, just take a risk.
Burbank International Film Festival
Annapolis International Film Festival
Wow
Blackbird Film Festival
Short. Sweet. Film Festival
I would watch hours of this!!
More User Perspectives
13:10 surely looks like ohio
@flsopp2642Dam.. this should have been episode one of a show, it just feels like the beginning of something, you know?
Anyway, this was really well done..
❤🧡💛
Such a poignant story, beautifully told. It hits on different levels-very powerful
@pommie5093Pointless
@chicago_VS_everybodygrew up amidst gay siblings, friends, etc.
homosexual males are not all effeminate as consistently represented in film from word one
nor need their sexual choice have any meaning beyond that which is inherent, need not infuse their lives and identity such that nothing else is important other than their next sexual encounter
it’s not a ticket to behave selfishly, irresponsibly nor to use as a tool to manipulate
no more than being straight, truly surprised by ongoing clichés
seems that one’s sexual preferences need not be about everything that they are but, I see here, even in contemporary filmmaking, all significant decisions, everything guided by a sexual preference; no judgement intended, yet in real everyday life, hard to live with, to soak it up and have it be the only beacon of guiding light as opposed to a part of who they are instead of all that they are as multi-dimensional human beings just like the rest of us
what exactly is the viewer meant to learn or even be entertained by?
It was just TERRIBLE, I want my 24 minutes back.
@monadbornslippyLol nice propaganda film bro. Didn't age well.
@Melançia-j1rGlad they have a Trump sign up
@TLR1219I work for grub hub waiting is a pain in the neck
@TLR1219She might have lost her mind but one thing she got right, “don’t take the jab.”
@ArtlawstudiosHere we are in 2026. We learned the vaccine prevented nothing. The masks prevented nothing. Media lied, healthcare providers only cared about their ego and most blindly followed the chain of command. People only died in the hospitals under on ventilators. Those who took the vaccine are still done of the most aggressive people to exist.
May those who developed deadly health conditions or died shortly after.. be at peace ❤. My research saved my life.
I actually have friends like his mother so crazy
@debbi555Omg
@debbi555I wish this were a full movie. I want to see what happens in NY lol. Great film!
@dianepurcell9840What a load of bullshit propaganda. The mother is not unhinged. This video is unhinged. 😅 Imagine implying that the vaccines are safe. ~ Gen
@SEYMOURSTOCKSThis is an excellent piece. I haven't gotten so emotional from a movie in years. The acting is exceptional too. Very very well done. 🎉
@kathleenjones7974Oh this hurts 🥲
@xxsamlovexxThe mom's such a good actress. She pissed me off so much as her character perfectly lmao
@PandatheraThis is ridiculous 😂😂😂
@carolinefrederick3Some people (millions?) will see this story of kindness, truth, trust, and generosity between two young men and be outraged. So glad not to be among them.
@lorrieklosterman1206Not even half way through… but wow! Beautifully performed, very well written… ok… going back to the movie! Had to follow❤
@Heartsmile4uExcellent. Really enjoyed!
@michelleford7392I'm so happy Blake has a future filled with love and happiness. Very sad, very uplifting at the same time.
@jorono3925This was AMAZING!
@jeffpeelman2627this kid is sooooooooooooooooooooooooo annoying
@PunkyRudesterSuch a wonderful film. The actors did a tremendous job. I forget that those poor souls who fall in with Qanon and other such conspiracies often have families. I really hope those children can all be safe from their misguided parents and find their own 'move to New York' scenario.
@chantillylace4178Wonderful film, great acting
@cozmotThis was a great movie all around. Like a roller coaster ride lol.
@reneerichardson8903We admire Mommie's unconditional love for her son.
@bellacucina3209Heartbreaking 💔 on so many levels. Exquisite work ❤
@MotherOfHope4U2I love how between the writing and the acting the story is so believable. This story is heartbreaking.
@ControversialChristianTrump bashing 24/7 Pathetic.
@starboard6372