Ivan Ermak

A rhythmic film set to a drum beat with no dialogue that follows a downbeat jazz musician as he attempts to break out of his rut and achieve creative freedom.

Do you ever look in the mirror and suddenly realize—the person staring back is you? The Death of Alex Past by Alex Past (2025) is a short film by writer and director Claudio Cerne. It explores loss, trauma, and identity, asking a fundamental question: how do we redefine ourselves after a traumatic event?