Tom Rutten

A young drummer stuck in the same routine finds his world turned upside down when he falls for a girl who never seems to stay the same. As romance, friendships and rivalries begin to collide, his ordinary life becomes increasingly difficult to make sense of. But while he refuses to change, the girl he's fallen for has spent her whole life becoming whoever everyone else wanted her to be.

A girl leaves a party and bikes home through empty streets. The lights flicker. The faces of men change for a split second. She keeps going, unsure what is real.

A boy plans a quiet evening at home. A message invites him to a party and pulls him into a loud, crowded space. He moves through flashing lights and strangers while trying to find a moment of calm. Overstimulated, he steps away from the chaos to breathe and regain focus.

A short introduction to a filmmaker who shows his daily life and interests through fast, playful editing.