A PTSD stricken veteran tries to cope with his symptoms by working out at a boxing gym, but a tense confrontation threatens to change his life forever.
15 Minutes
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Written and Directed by Peter Jang
WORLD PREMIERE JUNE 20TH, 2024
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"Mask," a profound short film by Peter Jang, has achieved significant recognition and acclaim. Honored with the Grand Prize for Best Narrative Short at the Marina del Rey Film Festival and the Best Of Festival for Best Drama at the Los Angeles Television Script And Film Festival, "Mask" has also secured multiple selections in prestigious film festivals around the globe.
Awards:
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Silver Telly for Online General - Drama, Telly Awards (2023)
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Bronze Telly for Social Issues, Telly Awards (2023)
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Grand Prize for Best Narrative Short, Marina del Rey Film Festival (2022)
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Best Of Festival for Best Drama, Los Angeles Television Script And Film Festival (2023)
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Honorable Mention for Best Drama Short, Independent Shorts Awards (2023)
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Special Jury Mention, Indie Shorts Mag (2023)
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Best Actor, Red Movie Award (2023)
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Semi-Finalist, Arthouse Festival of Beverly Hills (2023)
Film Festival Selections:
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Indie Shorts Mag Short Film Festival (2023)
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6th Portugal International Film Festival (2023)
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ETHOS Film Awards (2022)
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DIVERSITY Film Festival & Table Read Screenplays (2022)
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Short Films Matter (2022)
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Top Line Distribution Showcase (2023)
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Studio City International Film & TV Festival (2022)
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Los Angeles Television, Script and Film Festival (2022)
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Golden State Film Festival (2023)
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Culver City Film Festival (2022)
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2024 Erie International Film Festival (2022)
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Oaxaca FilmFest (2022)
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Silicon Beach Film Festival (2022)
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Los Angeles Lift-Off Film Festival (2022)
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Asian Film Festival, Los Angeles Hollywood (2022)
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Marina del Rey Film Festival (2022)
These accolades and selections underscore "Mask's" resonance with audiences and critics, marking it as a standout film in Peter Jang’s directorial portfolio.
Cast
(in order of appearance)
Nick
Fiona
Tyler
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Director of Photography
- Peter Jang
- Gabrielle LaJudice
- TimNeff
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- Juan Mosqueda
​"Mask," a compelling short film, has garnered critical acclaim, winning Best Narrative Short at the Marina Del Rey Film Festival. The film's lead, Peter Jang, was honored as Best Actor at the Red Movie Awards in Reims, France. Moreover, "Mask" received an Honorable Mention for Best Drama Short Film at the Independent Shorts Awards. Additionally, it has been selected for numerous film festivals worldwide, reflecting its significant impact in independent cinema.
Meet The CEO
PETER JANG
After earning his Economics degree from UC San Diego, Peter has had a successful career on hit TV series like NCIS, The Last Ship, and Criminal Minds, even playing a Power Ranger with his own action figure by Hasbro. His unique blend of strength, intensity, and world-weariness has captivated audiences in a range of roles, and his mixed race and ethnically ambiguous appearance make him especially versatile. His ability to fully internalize the emotions of his characters, whether they are victims of trauma or perpetrators of crime, has made him a standout performer.
Recently, Peter has been seen on TV in a leading role on CBS's NCIS Hawaii as the world's most wanted Chinese spy, Bao, alongside Vanessa Lachey. He's also had roles on Nickelodeon's Danger Force and HBO's Westworld with Hiroyuki Sanada. In addition to his TV work, Peter has won numerous international awards for his leading roles in short films Nothing Is Sacred (with Daniel Moncada of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul), Pawns, and Mask, where he won Best actor at the RED Movie Awards in Reims, France for his portrayal of a PTSD-stricken combat veteran. Peter has also starred in viral internet short films that have amassed over 87 million views and have earned him a devoted following.
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