CHECKING OUT

surreal dramedy, 12-minute short film/proof of concept

written and co-produced by Ames Miyako, directed by Ariel Zucker, produced by Crystal Collins.

When a date in the present resembles a traumatic moment from the past, dissociated personal trainer “Alex” must find their way through their own wry psyche to get back into their body, as long as a past version of themselves "Cool Alex" stays on their side...

Checking Out is currently making the festival circuit after its world premiere at the Academy Award & BAFTA-qualifying 2025 LA Shorts International Film Festival.