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Short film

Hiatus (1999): Cast

Hiatus (1999) movie poster

Hiatus is a 1999 short film directed by Ericka Beckman, starring Daniel Ruth and Madi Distefano. It runs 21 minutes.

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Hiatus (1999) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
21 min
Director
Ericka Beckman
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Hiatus About?

The premise of Hiatus without spoilers.

A 20‑minute narrative follows a young woman immersed in HIATUS, an online interactive identity game. Guided by her Go‑Go cowgirl avatar Wanda and a computer‑corset that stores her code in a garden‑like interface, she meets Wang, a powerful takeover artist. She must use her “organic memory” to block his expansion and preserve her freedom.

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Cast & crew

Hiatus Cast

Daniel Ruth leads the cast, with Madi Distefano. Directed by Ericka Beckman.

From the director

More from Ericka Beckman

More films directed by Ericka Beckman: Reach Capacity, 135 Grand Street New York 1979, Blind Country and Cinderella.

Full filmography

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FAQ

Hiatus FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hiatus, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Hiatus?

Hiatus runs 21 minutes.

When was Hiatus released?

Hiatus was released in 1999.

Who directed Hiatus?

Hiatus was directed by Ericka Beckman.

More films by Ericka Beckman

Who is in the cast of Hiatus?

Hiatus stars Daniel Ruth and Madi Distefano.

Does Hiatus have a post-credit scene?

No. Hiatus has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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