SYNOPSIS

Ella, an aspiring Colombian actress in New York, finds her world unraveling. Her boyfriend takes her for granted, his mother barely hides her disdain, and her once-promising acting career only deepens her insecurity. Surrounded by millions, she's never felt more alone, her only comfort is her dog. As emotional suppression turns into violent rage attacks, a sudden health crisis forces her to confront a devastating loss that cracks her once-unshakable faith under the weight of grief and disillusionment. The Fallacy of Choice is a visceral journey of self-liberation, exploring codependency and the illusion of choice in a world where every option demands sacrifice. Through the lens of mental health, cultural identity, and emotional neglect, this short film asks: What does it take to finally hear the voice telling you to break the cycle and save yourself?

GÉNÉRIQUE

• Director

  Daniela Desino

• Production

  Daniela Desino

• Referent

  Daniela Desino

• Sales

  Daniela Desino

• Editing

  Sam Achtermann

• Cast / With

  Benjamin Nowak

  Daniela Desino

  Thingy Desino

  Anthony Abeson

  Daisuke A. Suzuki

  Gloria Restrepo

  Jeanette Delgado

  Kevin Eccleston

  Joey Herson

  Brian Parks

  Ana Maria Ordoñez

  Carrell Lasso

  Meghan Sullivan

  Brian Sterling Chan

  Camila Horst

  Benjamin Horst

  Joe Spagnola

• Script

  Daniela Desino

• Sound designer

  David Carl

• Sound Editing

  David Carl

• Sound Mixing

  David Carl

• Voice

  Carrell Lasso

• Music used

  Carrell Lasso

• Camera

  Jonathan Iturriaga-DaSilva

• Film score composer

  Grady Tesch

• Decors

  Phoebe Lo