Agora

A devised short film that blends cinematic and theatrical elements through a story about isolation, loss, and one's tragic journey towards connection. We follow a mute figure thrust into an unknown environment where, forced to relive the past, he is brought to a drastic decision.

“a solemn but powerful short film… extremely raw as M’s emotions jumped off the screen, and theatrical and cinematic elements were combined to produce this pre-recorded performance.” -Sarah Lukowski for the Suffolk Journal

This piece premiered with the Suffolk University Theatre Department as a part of their SPUTNIK virtual series in November of 2020. It was filmed in accordance with CDC, MA, and Suffolk University coronavirus guidelines.

Since premiering at Suffolk, it has been seen at the KCACTF Fringe,
5th Logcinema Theatre on Films, New York Flash Film Festival, New Wave Short Film Festival (Finalist), and Short Shot Fest (Honorable Mention)

Written, Directed, and Edited by Justin Lahue

Cast

Mason Sawyer - M

Jackie MacAvery – S

Robert Stevenson – understudy for M

Crew

Hannah Jope - Stage manager

Liv Joan – Assistant Editor

Emily Briggs - Camera Operator

Mikey McCarthy - Production Assistant

Will Grubb - Sound Designer