When two past lovers, Pomegranate and Reese, meet for one last time at the winterized Curtin's Wharf in Burlington Township, New Jersey, they begin to reminisce about the fond moments they have shared — abstractions drifting, trying to see eye-to-eye — until words long held back can no longer stay frozen: "I'm sorry, but I just have to say..."
Year | 2025 - 2026
Genre | Romantic Drama · Comedy
Narrative Role | Writer · Actor · Producer · Editor · Colorist
Ondřen’s Note
"It's difficult stringing together words regarding the amount of gratitude I have for all the people who have helped shape this. Yet, I'll try—
To preface (although, hopefully, not a surprise to fellow collaborators), I enjoy writing stories & contouring them for actors. It's something I love to do & see myself doing forever.
Late last winter, I drove by a half-collapsed building. I thought the above could have been the actual backdrop for Pomegranate's soliloquy.
With the professional advice from all, Akil Logan-Haye's glowing direction, multiple conversations with the gracious Carroll Curtin, meeting the innately talented & passionate Allison Ferguson, it spiraled into something far beyond my understanding.
Through life occurrences (&, hopefully, to a few more) something worthwhile was made to enjoy. The building is no longer there, nevertheless, I'm forever fortunate seeing part of it lift my creative expression.
Thank you all, to the wonderful crew, cast, mentors, & family for always nurturing my stories. Entertaining any idea I have takes energy. Forever, I am grateful." — Ondřen Kubala
Year | 2020 - 2023
Genre | Absurdist-Surrealist
Narrative Role | Director · Writer · Producer · Actor
A couple facing infertility.
Ondřen’s Note
"This was the most unique moment in my life. I got to explore the unknown by making a film.”
“I had a roommate, Eric Yoon, who was passionate about researching foreign affairs. After discussing The Endemic in China during October, 2019, we agreed we were in a bubble until the virus would hit global headlines, especially in The United States of America.”
“When we were sent home to quarantine, I decided to pause my NCAA Track & Field career to express what I felt was happening in my love life: like a lens hovering over my undeveloped prefrontal cortex, struggling to express my love language when I wasn’t happy.”
“Many will laugh, but, I liquidated my stock portfolio early Q1 of 2020. I consider it to be my best investment still to this day. I hope to return to this filmmaking style with more resources."
“Every line of dialogue, I created this prose of imagery I gravitated towards. If I liked the imagery surfacing in my mind in English, however, if I disliked its pronunciation, I would then go down a rabbit hole to find another phonetic pronunciation in a different foreign language (well… foreign to me). I would even split words in half if I enjoyed one syllable in one language, then a different part from another. I recall having headaches doing this, sometimes even laughing at what I wrote. Every actor needed a translation for my writing. Quite frankly, I don’t blame them!”
“My acting in this was prior to any professional training. I would memorize the line, which, in concept to many, isn’t necessarily a crime. Since my character is explicitly manipulative, anytime I do push for an emotion, to me, it works in moments when I cannot make sense of the circumstance to keep Meag in my life.”
“I truly believe nourishing the creation of life is the most creative act one can participate in. The intimacy that leads to life? No. I find that rather mindless. Caring to preserve life to its fullest potential? Yes. I hope to do so prior to my death.” - Ondřen Kubala
