Writer/Director/Editor: Muhil Vaseekaran

Producers: Nina Sundermeyer and Ian Dugan

Director of Photography: Liam Podos

1st Assistant Camera: Samuel Mitchell

Gaffer: Jake Shoop

KG: Jack Becker

Stunt Coordinator: Ian Dugan

Sound Mixer: Alec Inagamov

Boom Operator: Guillermo Prieto IV

Make Up: Zoe Poppenga

Stunt Performers: Alex Grech, Alina Dohn, Minami Ando, Riccardo Roma, Narciso Rose

Cast: Michael Monroe, Roman Amento, Charlie Ferguson, Ignacio Gonzales

Mandrake Vol.1 is an action short film directed by Muhil Vaseekaran. The film follows two lovers who must take down a villain who carries a USB device that holds God itself. This project started as a love letter to Mission Impossible, John Woo’s action cinema, and Terrence Malick. The action genre has been plagued by macho stereotypes over the years and therefore the film places a great emphasis on the queer relationship at the center of the story. While there are many bombastic action sequences in the film (choreographed by Ian Dugan), the budget ended up at $1,200. The film is currently picture-locked and is undergoing a sound mix. The film aims for release in early 2025.