On a rainy night, a homeless man breaks into the house of the leading candidate for Los Angeles mayor. Initially, he appears to be seeking shelter and reminds her of her political promise to shelter the homeless, but gradually she discovers that he has an unexpected agenda.  

Director's Statement

“Voice for the unvoiced.” As a director, my interest is to portray a fraction of our social life to reflect a deeper level humanity.

The Intruder further explores social problems that are happening in California on a personal and political level in a sarcastic way: Homelessness, Policies, and how it affects people in different ways. The intimacy happens when the two individuals who are in the center of the tornado encounter, a running Mayor, and an intruder.

From their collision it also discusses the essence of good and evil. Is there a hard definition of

morality? Or are there just benefits? Is it just survival? At the expenses of who?

Crew

Qian Cheng - Writer/ Director/ Producer

Qian is an aspiring filmmaker based in Los Angeles. She completed her Directing Certificate at UCLA Extension in 2023. After attaining her bachelor’s degree at Beijing University of Technology, she explored different industries including the jewelry business, education, and Film & TV distribution. She finds filmmaking to be one of the best ways to have a voice in this world, and she aspires to join the pantheon of great Los Angeles storytellers.

Lucas Dudley - Cinematographer

Lucas Dudley was born in Sacramento, CA, and moved to LA after graduating from SFSU with a Bachelors in Cinema.

Currently working in the industry as a freelance Director of photography, specializing in narrative production and commercial work. He aspires to help the greatest directors of our time tell their stories.