HighStrung (2025)

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HighStrung follows Alex, a young guitarist with stage fright, as he arrives for an audition that could change his life. Nervous but determined, he discovers his guitar emits a mysterious glow and an eerie thrumming sound. During his audition, one of the judges and the leader of the band, Blake, quickly loses interest, leaving Alex discouraged. However, after the rejection, he plays a song to himself in the waiting room, unaware of how his guitar’s glow intensified around him, drawing the attention of both Blake and Cassidy, who is the band's drummer and the second judge. As they realize their instruments share the same supernatural energy, Blake, now impressed, offers Alex a spot in the band, as they realize each other's creative potential.

Director: Chloe Ciolli
Genre: Music
Runtime: 3 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Induwara Herath
Editing: Chloe Ciolli
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Heavy Metal and Loud Stage

Keywords

underdog, rock band, electric guitar, underdogs and coming of age

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HighStrung about?
HighStrung follows Alex, a young guitarist with stage fright, as he arrives for an audition that could change his life. Nervous but determined, he discovers his guitar emits a mysterious glow and an eerie thrumming sound. During his audition, one of the judges and the leader of the band, Blake, quickly loses interest, leaving Alex discouraged. However, after the rejection, he plays a song to himself in the waiting room, unaware of how his guitar’s glow intensified around him, drawing the attention of both Blake and Cassidy, who is the band's drummer and the second judge. As they realize their instruments share the same supernatural energy, Blake, now impressed, offers Alex a spot in the band, as they realize each other's creative potential.
Who directed HighStrung?
HighStrung was directed by Chloe Ciolli.
Who stars in HighStrung?
HighStrung stars Induwara Herath, Paxton Chan, Mo Paquette, Uros Minhc.
How long is HighStrung?
HighStrung has a runtime of 3m (3 minutes).
What genre is HighStrung?
HighStrung is a Music film.
What are the themes of HighStrung?
The themes of HighStrung include: Heavy Metal and Loud Stage.