Ethan Chung

Fleeing a painful past, Nico travels from Spain to New Zealand to start over, but when a vibrant young actress pulls him into an ambitious student musical film competition, he’s forced to face his fears, open up to new friendships, and rediscover the spark of storytelling that might just heal him.

In his struggle to balance instability at home and conflict at work, A man tries to protect his kids from the harsh realities of a world that offers little forgiveness.

Casey, a timid Hospitality worker, works at an isolated country club near Wellington, hiding his deep trauma behind a friendly demeanor and finding comfort in a sheepskin pocket square. His routine life is disrupted when Hunter, an abrasive guest, arrives, triggering Casey's buried inner turmoil. During a masquerade event, Hunter's relentless taunts push Casey to his breaking point. The tension culminates in a violent confrontation, where Casey attacks Hunter, and reveals their shared past and the depth of Casey's torment. As the dust settles, Casey dons Hunter’s wolf mask, staring at the club. The silence now filled with a sense of foreboding and uncertainty.

A college student, Benny, struggles with social anxiety and overthinking. Overwhelming amounts of anxious thoughts always cause him to freeze up when he’s in a social setting. Benny feels that his anxieties are isolating him, and seeks to battle them by stepping far out of his comfort zone.