Time Was

Synopsis

A young woman learns the perils of wasting too much time on her smartphone when she discovers an app that offers to buy her wasted time - an app that doesn’t work entirely as expected.

Director's Biography

John VonMutius Director

As a child, John VonMutius chose the Oxford English Dictionary for light reading. He assembled puzzles and dismantled electronics during his formative years to satisfy his curiosity. With gusto, he sought out solutions for the mundane problems and answers for the burning questions facing him every day. This quest for knowledge led VonMutius to a very early career in graphic design, an intoxicating blend of creativity and organization. But static images weren’t enough. Once he discovered video production, it was like a moth to the flame. He jumped in and began honing his craft, telling stories through a highly satisfying combination of live action, motion graphics, and sound design. In filming, he found a home at the intersection of teamwork, problem-solving, and technical achievement. After a decade of robust corporate and commercial production, VonMutius officially stepped into the filmmaking world as an editor, cinematographer, and director in 2018 with his directorial debut, Time Was.