The Coming Masquerade | Dark Comedy | 20 min
Writer/Director/Producer Siting Yang Co-Writer Divija Mohan Director of Photography/Executive Producer Matt Lyons Co-Producers Jenna Shen, Misa Shen Assistant Directors Crystal Loyola, Siyu Hou Costume Designer Bonan Li Graphic Designer Tiffany Huang Design Consultant Jisi Chen Composer Derek Wieland Production Sound Mixer Mariya Chulichkova
Supported by the BAFTA-Yugo Commissioning Grant
Logline A disillusioned young woman, sickened by the shackles of social media and consumer culture, lures top influencers into an exclusive event—forcing them to confront the hidden forces molding their lives, perceptions, and personas.
Core Message The Coming Masquerade challenges the aspirational fantasies crafted by social media influencers, exposing the unseen manipulations that shape their identities and fuel consumerism. The film defies those in power—corporations, platforms, and individuals—who exploit young adults by preying on their insecurities and desires for personal gain, ultimately harming both people and the planet.
Production Window: May 19, 22, 23, 27 & 28
