Short Films

Treasure - short film 10 min

Directed by Omid Bürgin.
With Cam Caddell, Paul Mulder, Yi-Nan, and Andy Ma.
Shot in Shanghai, China, 2016.

Synopsis:
Lay lives in an impoverished neighborhood and dysfunctional family where she needs to overcome her dishonesty and lack of perspective. She never had a mother figure nor any responsibilities, but after seeing her best friend drown in drug habits, she looks for new hope and possibilities. With the help of a simple worker, she finds a way to get closer to her alcoholic father and estranged society as a whole.

The Pastry Chef - short film 5 min

Directed, Written and Edited by Omid Bürgin.
With Vivian Wang and Micheli Molinaro.
Shot in Shanghai, China, 2015.

Synopsis:
Human Resource Recruiter Smith interviews a beautiful, charming, but provocative office worker Jade, for a job, but is questioned about his own job, which makes him think about his life choices.

Die Seiltänzer - short film 2 min

Directed, Written and Edited by Omid Bürgin.
With Peter Collins.
Shot in Shanghai, China, 2015.

Synopsis:
Jianguo gets thrown out of his apartment and tries to seduce his way back in.