A Short Film By Jeff Schneider

TRAILER.

Sugar In An Open Wound is a short rom-com/drama about a love-jaded man who attempts to move on from his ex-girlfriend at a concert.

DIRECTOR STATEMENT.

Sugar In An Open Wound intertwines a meet cute with a fresh breakup. I wanted this film to embody the moment in time after a breakup when you transition from being apathetic towards love to when you finally open yourself up to being vulnerable again. The goal wasn’t to argue that love is perfect or that it should be put on a pedestal, but rather that even with its flaws, it’s still worth pursuing. This nonlinear narrative immediately places the audience in Jeff's apathetic state of mind and allows them to jump back and forth in time with Jeff as he overcomes the fallout of his past relationship.

This is my first short film, and I'm excited to share this universal moment after a breakup that is often forgotten too soon.

Jeff Schneider is an independent filmmaker based in Chicago, IL. He is a graduate of The Second City's improv and writing programs and has completed additional coursework at Black Box Acting Studio.

STILLS.

CREDITS.

WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY

Jeff Schneider

PRODUCER

Jeff Schneider

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Kara Haller

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

Alexander Garcia

CAST

Jeff Schneider

Mirrat

Grace Bahler

Nick Marino

Sage Huston

Matthew Sigur

Ben Oxley

Aubree Thelen

Paul R. Knapp

Jay Martin

Zach Dietz

Laura Contorno

Victoria Franso

Rebecca Haller

Gabi Jasinski

Mary Kate McKee

Patrick McKee

Liz Mella

Chelsea K. Myers

Kirby Northey

Launa Proctor

Rina Rotunno

Alexa Schlosser

Brett Schommer

Ben Taft

Jeff

Priya

Megan (Ex-Girlfriend)

Ryan

Bouncer

Guy in Line

Jason (Couple on Sidewalk)

Jason’s Partner (Couple on Sidewalk)

Proud Scout Lead Singer & Guitarist

Proud Scout Bassist

Proud Scout Drummer

Extras

CREW

Camera Operator

Grip

Location Sound Recordist

Editor & Colorist

Post Production Sound Mixer

Alexander Garcia

Nick Konecki

Randy Sinclair

Alexander Garcia

Tom Dixon

“LIKE HOME”

Written by Paul R. Knapp

Performed by Proud Scout

“SOLEIL ET LUNE”

Written by Paul R. Knapp

Performed by Proud Scout

“SUGAR RUSH”

Written by Paul R. Knapp

Performed by Proud Scout

“WOUNDED”

Written by Paul R. Knapp

Performed by Proud Scout

“ERIK SATIE GYMNOPEDIE 1”

provided by ​GANEVMUSIC / Pond5.com

“ROMANTIC DINNER 3 - SMOOTH JAZZ PIANO MUSIC SONG (BAR, COCKTAIL, LOUNGE)”

provided by ​FredlMusic / Pond5.com

SPECIAL THANKS

Montrose Saloon

Eric Chial

Jason Grigsby

Callie Ackles

Daran Redenbaugh & Janette Scott (Mural Building Owners)

OUIZE (Louis Jones Muralist)

Lakeview Food Wine & Spirit

Dominic Bonelli

John Denny

Victoria Franso

Joey Garcia

Apoorva Gundeti

Paul R. Knapp

Cydney Marsh

Chelsea K. Myers

Kirby Northey

Brett Schommer

Elliot Secrist

Cassandra Sitzman

The Second City

The Mill Coffee & Tea

My friends and family

CONTACT.