Complete:   Discarded   |   Lust

In Post:   Bittersweet Symphony   |  Cassidy Vs the Toilet Seat   |   Dinner Guest  |   Scorned Soup  |   The Seer

In Pre-Production:   Judgement   |   Tomorrow

Complete:   Birthday Bench  |   Not Tonight   |   Shallow Grace   |   Waiting for Henry   |   Whispers in the Trees

In Post:   Acting 101   |   Between Two Trees   |   Misconception   |   Shelf Elf   |   Silk and Smoke   |   Swinging in Shadows   |   The Air Between Us   |   The Poop Pact   |   The Witness   |   Yuna's Cafe

Misconception Short Film Movie Poster

Austin Film Meet Presents

Misconception

A comedic short film
produced in the Austin Film Meet
Reels Accelerator Program 

A woman is faced with the possibility of a major life change.

Starring

Yris Oyola 

and

Cy Hudson

Crew

Directed & Produced by – Mark Parker

Writer – Dana Verna

Produced by
H.Cherdon Bedford

Director of Photography Scott Anson

Assistant Director & Boom Operator – Liam Mathison Farmer 

This project is an 
Austin Film Meet
Reels Accelerator Project.

Director’s Statement

by Mark Parker

Coming soon!

Production Photos

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Cast Bios

Cy Hudson, Actor - Headshot

Cy Hudson

Cy Hudson is a West Point–trained infantry officer and Afghanistan veteran whose real-world experience informs his authentic on-screen presence. After founding a defense-sector company, he transitioned fully into acting, studying at Carol Hickey Acting Studios (Austin), Berg Studios, and the Ruskin School (Los Angeles). His work blends physical credibility with emotional depth, making him a natural fit for grounded drama, military roles, and high-stakes character work.  https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/CyHudson 

Yris Oyola

coming soon

Mark Parker – Director

coming soon

Dana Verna – Screenwriter 

Dana Verna is a self-taught writer who isn’t afraid of making mistakes – just bad films! Drawn to dark comedy, she creates unconventional stories that find humor in the chaos, proving even in the darkest moments we can laugh. Dana has also studied acting for many years. Another unique project Dana has in the works is a dark comedy, Scorned Soup, where a vegetarian gets revenge on his girlfriend because she tricks him to eat meat. 

Liam Mathison Farmer - Writer, Director, Actor - Photo

Liam Mathison Farmer

Liam Mathison Farmer is the writer of the award-winning psychological horror short Coercion, winner of Best Short Screenplay at the 2025 Los Angeles Crime & Horror and Austin Short Film Festivals. His drama feature Crosswater was a 2024 Academy Nicholl Fellowship quarterfinalist and Austin Film Festival second-rounder, and his comedy feature The Gospel According To Chad was a 2025 Big Apple Film Festival and Outstanding Screenplays Competition semifinalist. Farmer’s other credits include Assistant Director/Production Manager of the comedy shorts Acting 101 and Mis-Conception, both Austin Film Meet productions, and AD/PM of Downhill, a Creative Circuit Studios/Bellamy Films holiday horror short.    https://filmfreeway.com/liam-mathison-farmer