Mindglass Procedure
When Miles Tegrof wakes up from a strange yet familiar dream in a neighborhood filled with odd neighbors he must rediscover his own memories to reveal the events of his past life.
- Producer
Dominic Venticinque
Kaiya Crowley - Writer
Kaiya Crowley - Director
Kaiya Crowley - Cinematographer
Kaiya Crowley - Editor
Kaiya Crowley Megan Casey - Actors
Kaiya Crowley Cullen Hussey Shylee Broderic Joey Gentner Shawna Crowley Liam Ryan Beyla Burns Violet Dominello Kaarthik Pothala Jack Castineira
Almost in Sync
Opens with style. The cutting’s quick, the imagery hits, and the visual rhythm grabs you right away. It’s confident, it’s kinetic, and it pulls you in fast. Don’t like the music choices. Had that Danny Elfman energy, but in a context that needed more edge. Music sets tone, and here, it’s pulling against everything the visuals are trying to do. That mismatch breaks immersion early. Structurally, the film starts with — yep — another “waking up” scene. First acts are prime real estate — every frame should be pushing us deeper into the story. Right now, that early stretch drifts when it should drive. Middle act loses some traction. There’s a lot of visual momentum, but the narrative gets muddy in spots. Scenes stall. You’ve got the tools, but that second quarter needs a cleaner arc to carry the weight of the ending. The lead gives a grounded, believable performance. Blocking’s tight. Camera movement flows. The lighting is gorgeous — expressive, and cinematic. Reminiscent of Close Encounters, especially during the kitchen scene, with the protagonist approaching the blown out door. It supports the tone and adds just the right amount of ambiguity without feeling vague. The ending works. It feels smart. And it shows that you’ve got a grip on subtlety — which is rare at this level. Now it’s about getting the first half to live up to the promise of the last.
Mind Blown
Great Opening, music overpowering at times
Strong Direction and Visuals
Kicked things off with a great opening sequence—tight editing and confident direction immediately stood out. The lead actor delivered a solid performance, and the blocking and camera movement throughout were very strong. The lighting was especially impressive. The use of the projector at the end was a smart and effective visual choice, and I really liked the ambiguity of the final moment. That said, early on we get yet another "waking up" scene, winch feels overused and didn't add much here. The first act could benefit from more narrative momentum. Also, the score didn't quite match the tone—it felt too whimsical and pulled focus from the mood you were building. Overall, there's a lot of talent on display here. With a few tonal adjustments and a stronger start, this could really shine.
Mindglass Procedure
Great use of music to motivate scenes! The Story is compelling and the acting is believable. Better composition of the shots would have made this a home run. There are a few shots where the white balance was off and a miss on the focus in some shots. The one where he walks out of the house stands out.
Mindglass
I enjoyed this film so much. You cold really see the E.T, A Quiet Place, and Minority Report influences in this film. The color correction is constant and works well. Really enjoyed the opening montage. It worked.