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Ruben Aranda

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Creator of They live next door! Pretencion and Amber.
@rottencoreproductions

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Let's get freaking pretentious!!

This is an awesome project I've been working on with some awesome people!

An anxious man goes on a date for the first time in years. It gets worse by the minute. Everything that could go wrong does. It's a wild ride of anxiety and paranoia.

This is a love letter to all the film school students who made shitty art house short films.

Thank you to everyone who helped in the project. i truly have the coolest friends!!

And keep your eyes peeled for more info on screenings and releases! 👀

#texasfilmmakers by @mr.selfdestruct.exe

I'm so excited to finally reveal the official posters for "Amber" a little short project me and my friends have been working on and can not wait to reveal the whole thing. Stay tuned!

Story: a vampire girl is trying to find a virgin to keep herself young. When she finally finds one, she learns that she bit off more than she could chew.

#amber #rottencoreproductions #twilight #doyourellywanttoliveforever #vampire #horror
#darkromance #darkromcom #LGBT #indiefilmmaker #comedy #houstonindieartist #texasfilm #supportindiefilm #vampirefreaks #vampiremovies by @mr.selfdestruct.exe

LEAD CAST ANNOUNCEMENT | MATT

We are trilled to announce that Ethyn Davison has been cast as Matt.

Ethyn brings an incredible sense of gravitas to the role, giving Matt a presence that demands attention.

We can't wait to see @der_ehrwurden bring Matt's character to life. by @mr.selfdestruct.exe

Happy Halloween 2026! Here's the only pic of my costume that I took since everyone thought i was an Amazon worker 🙃

Featuring the sister @hayley.daggers.htx by @mr.selfdestruct.exe

LEAD CASTING ANNOUNCEMENT | AMELIA

We are trilled to announce that Paris Nguyen-Hatsushiba has been cast as Amelia.

Paris delivered an extraordinary audition. From quiet vulnerability to raw intensity, her emotional control is undeniable.

We can't wait to see @paris.hatsushiba bring Amelia's character to life. 🖤 by @mr.selfdestruct.exe

A week ago, we put together a little something for the Deadstock Show and RoDIEo “make a horror short in 10 days” festival for @notanotherfilmorg. We landed on “fantasy” for our subgenre and a “book” for our object. So of course that turned into a chaotic DnD tinged homage to Raimi/Carpenter/Argento/Bava.

Today, the edit is locked, graded. Just waiting for music and so far, what I’ve heard is killer.

So proud of what our team has pulled off in so little time and can’t wait for y’all to see these 5 mins of bloody awesome horror fun.

But y’all will only have to wait till Oct. 25th, where you can watch it premiere at Bad Astronaut!!!

Written/Directed/Edited by me
Produced by @mr.selfdestruct.exe
Cinematography by @sean.a.gentry
Music by @sam_kuzel

Starring:
@kitzia.madrigal
@rose.klq.universe
@mr.selfdestruct.exe
@tiny.big.man.jr
@raf43llo
@victoriascarmardi

From @sangredulcepictures and @rottencoreproductions

Photos by @sean.a.gentry so maybe he was BTS too. by @mr.selfdestruct.exe

Wear White To My Funeral won!!! Best Screenplay Horror Short!!! Thank you @horrorificwomenff we had a great time. 🖤🖤 by @mr.selfdestruct.exe

by @mr.selfdestruct.exe

FREE SCREENING THIS THURSDAY!!

In two days Not Another Film Organization proudly presents Volume 20 of our free monthly screenings! Join us this Thursday, 7pm (doors open at 6:30) at Bad Astronaut Brewing (1519 Fulton) for a night of Houston made short films!

The lineup this month is packed with local talent:

Meatboi.avi – Directed by Ruben Aranda

“A real cool short film 😎”

Stick around after the show to meet the filmmakers! .

If you want your short shown at a future screening please contact us at submit@notanotherfilm.org by @mr.selfdestruct.exe

We are honored that our little short "Pretencion" has been selected to play at the Latino Film Festival this March!

Lets get pretentious!

March 22nd!

@houstonlatinofilmfestival

#indiefilm #texasfilmmakers #horror #anxiety #mentalhealthawareness #houstonlatinofilmfestival
#rottencoreproductions #pretencionshortfilm by @mr.selfdestruct.exe

Pins and Bottle openers on the menu! Come get yours while supplies last!! Support indie filmmakers!

I will be selling these at pop ups and screenings in the coming days as well as posters, stickers, and dvds so give me a shout if you want some rotten core Swag!

All the funds will be used to fund future film projects!

#indiefilmmaker #rottencoreproductions #texasfilmmakers #fypシ゚viralシfypシ゚viralシalシ #fyp
#film #horror #slutblood #vampire by @mr.selfdestruct.exe

Screw all these ai cringe posts and support actual artists!!
Artwork done by @sonleon.clip
Hit him up for some cool commissions! by @mr.selfdestruct.exe