SYNOPSIS:

Ben, a twenty-something pet store employee, is supposed to go to a protest rally with his politically active girlfriend, Emma. However, when he opts to deliver a dog for a big trip instead, he is dumped. His seemingly mundane delivery task, along with his newfound break up, leads Ben on a strange journey towards understanding. Horses Eat Each Other examines the apathy prevalent in American youth today with precision and subtlety through the examination of its seemingly average protagonist; Ben.

ABOUT THE FILM:

Short films have long been a medium for aspiring filmmakers to create calling cards to the professional entertainment industry. Due to their limited duration, they present a less-expensive and lower risk option for those who aspire to create feature or larger scale works. It is through this short film that we hope to gain the attention of a community that we hope to work with in the future, a community that also serves as a major component to American culture. Since short films have such limited release, they often allow for more experimental themes thanks to their concentrated scope of artistic audiences. By browsing this site, passing on our project through word of mouth, and making a donation, you are supporting a grassroots initiative that fuels a cornerstone in our country's entertainment. We appreciate any interest, and welcome readers to visit our donation page to see how many ways there are to help our small but ambitious project.

ABOUT NYU:

New York University's Tisch School of the Arts has a history of both academic and artistic excellence. The Maurice Kanbar Film and Television Department itself has launched the careers of famous directors such as Spike Lee, Oliver Stone, Martin Scorcese, and Ang Lee. Notable Tisch Alumni include Sean Penn, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Charlie Kauffman.

By supporting our film, you will be contributing to a long-running community that has continuously created artistic works of merit. NYU gives film students the knowledge necessary to create professional and formidable projects that shape the entertainment industry of today. The student projects that we create now will essentially form and mold our later careers, thanks to the experience and exposure that these short films generate. These notable and world renowned alumni of Tisch have blazed a path that we all dream to follow. By supporting our project, you can help us walk in their footseps.