My Matey Mouse

Genre: Drama / Short Film

Length: 12 minutes

Production Type: Student Film

Location: Spencer, IN

Shooting Dates: [September 26-27-28 , 2025]

Project Description:

My Matey Mouse is a minimal dialogue, emotionally-driven short film about Maurice, a reclusive widower who has shut himself off from the world following the death of his wife during COVID. His carefully controlled life is disrupted when signs of a mouse appear in his home, triggering his anxiety and forcing him to confront the isolation he’s clung to for years. As the mouse pushes him to his emotional limits, he slowly reconnects with his estranged son, Mason. Through quiet tension, visual storytelling, and subtle performances, the film explores grief, fear, and the slow journey back to human connection.

Tone & Style:

Visually expressive and intimate. Influenced by character-driven dramas such as The Whale and A Man Called Otto, with minimal dialogue and a strong emphasis on physical acting and emotional presence.

• Job: Student