Burp

Mason Film Lab Burp, Fall 2017

Synopsis

Burp is a feminist horror fantasia about a woman in modern day America who finds herself gaslit by relatives who have different politics and beliefs.

Mia Ward films behind the scenes footage. Photo: Sarah Heaton and William Dickson
Mia Ward films behind the scenes footage. Photo: Sarah Heaton and William Dickson

Colette Burson, Director

Colette Burson
Colette Burson

Colette Burson is a writer/director/producer known for the feature film Permanent, starring Patricia Arquette and Rainn Wilson (2017), Hung (HBO, 2009-2011), and The Riches (FX, 2007-2008). She directed episodes of Hung, as well as the short film Little Black Boot (2004, Sundance, PlanetOut Grand Prize Winner, Logo Television Best Short Film Award.)

About this Mason Film Lab Production

Burp was written and directed by Colette Burson during the Fall 2017 semester. Students from Film at Mason classes came together throughout the semester for pre-production and on set for the shooting of the film.

Behind-the-scenes video of working on BURP