Horror Short Film "Concealer" | ALTER
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When Ivy agrees to let her old friend Bless treat her to a spa day, she soon learns that Bless has joined a cosmetics pyramid scheme.
"Concealer" by Kristine Gerolaga
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More About "Concealer " :
Ivy receives a voicemail from Bless, an old friend she hasn't spoken to in a long time. Bless' message talks about valuing their friendship and wanting to reconnect, so she offers to treat Ivy to a spa day. Ivy discovers that Bless is actually trying to sell her makeup and recruit her into the Cherry Cheeks pyramid scheme. Bless is desperate for sales and will do pretty much anything to suck Ivy into the Cherry Cheeks cult.
"Concealer" Credits :
Writer/Director: Kristine Gerolaga
Actors: Stacie Gancayco-Adlao, Steven Krimmel, and Kristine Gerolaga
Producer: Lindsay Wroten
Assistant Director: Alex Savio
Director of Photography: Tehillah De Castro
Production Designer: Amanda Riann Clark
Sound Mixer/Boom Op: Amaobi Ajawara
Hair/Makeup/SFX: Ash Ortiz
Editor: Steven Krimmel
Colorist: Elliott Powell
Original Music: Alex Wroten
Sound Designer: Jesse James Malings
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A Statement from the Director, Kristine Gerolaga:
"Hi everyone! My name is Kristine and I wrote/directed/acted in "Concealer". I think many of us have experienced some version of this, which is why I was inspired to do a horror take on friends joining predatory pyramid schemes. But after tons of research, I discovered thousands of horror stories by former consultants who left the business and wanted to incorporate their experiences into the story as well. Thank you so much for checking it out! If you’re interested in watching the behind the scenes look at the making of this short where I only had about 2 weeks to write/direct/complete the film, you can see it here":
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The doll maker was the best one ever ever ever
@@michelleclayman4748
I loved that one !
😱I can "relate"!! Annnnd with social media, these "cult schemes" are MORE PREVALENT than ever!!!😬
Very well done in all aspects!!!👏👏👏🌹🌹🌹
PLEASE Stay 'safe', everyone❣️ Blessed be🌜
@@michelleclayman4748 The Dollmaker is FANTASTIC!
@@ARNABOSS Thanks so much for watching! Yes, toxic positivity is truly terrifying!
I love, love, LOVE that someone decided to put a horror twist on this all too common occurrence. To this day, I still have old friends/classmates who contact me under the guise of wanting to reconnect.. then boom, pyramid scheme. Terrifying!
Seriously 😳
The powder of pyramid schemes is wild!
Thanks so much for checking it out Shavon! I absolutely agree. I have had friends try to recruit me into their pyramid schemes as recently as last week. It scares me how powerful these companies are!
Tea, sis
@@krimstine8835 Lol, yeah, I just don't even bother responding to those messages. I just HATE how fake MLM sellers are because in my experience, it's usually some girl I went to school with most of my life that I was never actually friends with, pretending like they actually know and care about me just to hawk the garbage they got suckered into being a seller for. It seriously annoys the sh*t outta me, but they usually get the hint after ignoring about 20 messages. If I really wanted the kinda crap they're selling, I'd buy it from Wish or Alibaba 🤣
“my face is gonna burn, isn’t it?”
“yeah..”
“..goddamnit.”
favorite part
Such a great reveal. Can't conceal that sort of thing!
@@WatchALTER Yeh, and I know this is a true story, cause you could never MAKE-UP this sorta thing.
Yes ♥
@@WatchALTER 😠
@@aroosafarooq9350 Um, is there a problem? Why you mad at Alter?
What I have learned watching Alter movies is if someone pours you a drink as soon as you enter their house...RUN and don't ever look/go back! Lol.
Fa real 🏃🏾♀️🏃🏾♀️👍🏽
Throw the drink on the person's face first so that they aren't quick to react
We hope to present you films that teach you important life lessons like this on the regular. Thanks for watching!
HAHAH IT'S TRUE. Don't. take. the. drink! Thanks for checking it out A D!
😂😁😁.. Haha....
Damn, this is how it really is with Pyramid Schemes.
Brings a whole new meaning to "paying lip service".
The look on her face when she looked at the picture set the tone and direction of the film. Beautifully done ✅😊
Laloni, we appreciate you! Thanks for checking it out :)
"It's called a picture and the thing I put it in is called a picture frame " Why did i love that line and delivery so much?
I was about to comment this but wanted to see if anyone else did first lmaooo idk why I thought that was so funny 😂😂
The fact that ANYONE from my old school contacted me in such an exaggerated way would raise immediate red flags from the start lol!
FOR REAL. And they really do still do this!!!
I think I would have run after seeing her red eye makeup & how she reacted to the picture gift! You never know how scary these sales pitches can become until you're trapped, do you? A great film!
i swear this channel is more addictive than drugs 😩 i watch at least 10 of these everyday
saameee
Lucky
I rather have these videos while i have me a drink lol.
Same!! Thanks for watching and being apart of the ALTER fam.
And you haven't run out? Oh man. That gives me hope
I dunno why, but my favorite part was when she gave him the car keys thinking he's there to help..and then he wouldn't unlock her side and just drove off LOLLLL I didn't expect that LOLLL
Honestly, that was my favorite part to write HAHAH. Thanks for checking it out!
@@krimstine8835 then we share the same humor 😆😆Looking forward to more of your work! In case you need a scary looking man just reach out haha I’d be honored
@@krimstine8835 Seriously my jaw dropped hahaha. I literally held out hope for so long too. First thinking he couldn't find the unlock button. Then thinking he was gonna go slow next to her while she chased it until they got "safely away from the house" to let her in. But nope. It's even funnier cause at first he was straight up actually THERE TO HELP HER. Then boom, it's every man for themself. Hahah.
What's worse is that he probably hasn't had a car in a while cause of all the debt cause once he got those keys he kind of threw her off oh him hahah. The story was great but the actors killed it.
I really love how Ivy decided to stick by her friends side and was able to convince her to give up Cherry Cheeks
So grimly, darkly, terribly funny. I was invited to join something like this once--for insurance, not makeup--and realized after a week I had started to think of all my family and friends in terms of profit potential.
So so spooky. Thanks for watching and sharing your story!
Exactly! This could happen to anybody! The tactics they used to get their consultants thinking in numbers without realizing the harm is what is scary. Thank you for sharing this personal experience and for checking it out, Coart!
Lmaoooo 😂😂😂
Lmao! Now whenever someone tries to sell me Younique, I can link this video.
You're onto them!
Lmao 😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Omg, f**king younique... Smh 😒 I can't stand mlm aka pyramid schemes...
😂😂
The script sounds like it was actually pulled from actual MLM consultants. The phrases like “If you love me you’ll support me”, “ I’m my own business”, “ this is empowering women”, “you can join my team and be as successful as me” - ( but house is in foreclosure, husband is about to leave due to financial stress). This short film is so accurate, minus the stabbing, and that’s what’s scary.
Edit: I read the directors explanation and yes this was actually pulled from real life MLM consultants.
this is SO uncomfortable to watch. Love it! Gives me a different kind of shivers
Discomfort is definitely what we were going for! So glad you enjoyed!
Yeah it gave me shivers too!
I was sketched out from the beginning! (when she was going upstairs and the guy.) Something was going on.
Ivy's expressions are so much like the ones I gave my mother when I was trying to explain to her that Mary Kay (which she got involved in because of a friend) was a pyramid scheme (she didn't believe me until it was too late, and now there are boxes of products in my apartment that she put there because she couldn't sell them). LOL.
Same...when I saw the familiar stack of cosmetics on the table I was like "oh no please not that...👁👁". MK cosmetics arent bad, just super overpriced...but the way they hire saleswomen is near predatory. I got a makeover w/friends (it was fun) but I was not with the idea of reeling in women with false hopes and guilt tripping. Sometimes I can see the desperation in the sales women's faces too, they know they are in deep. It gets so uncomfy
I would’ve been pissed if somebody lied to me about going to the spa. How dare you!! 😂😂
Going back to save her was great. Usually in movies they just fall on a spike or something problem solved lol
Exactly!! That’s what we were trying to subvert! Thanks for checking it out 🙏🏽
😂👏🏽
Literally just watched "Bricks" story before this one. Moral between the two being, don't drink what other people bring you in isolated environments!
LOL YUP!
"You're so confident in your flaws now." And then when her dialogue starts to get slowed down. That actress was really good at playing creepy. And poor Ivy being tricked to go over there! Bless was more like a Curse, is that the irony here?
I got sucked into the Mary Kay thing.... Only been three months and it's such an uncomfortable job, I feel like they want me to be some kind of predator and it hurts my conscience. I left the team recently and will be sending all of my inventory back to the warehouse soon. Not to mention, I found out that Mary Kay isn't 100% cruelty free (they try at least) and it uses wayyyy too many ingredients that aren't natural. My skin was good before, perhaps a little dry. But now I can't stop breaking out and I get red patches. Time to reverse the damage. Great episode by the way, it was very uncomfortable to watch...yikes lol.
Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your personal experience. So glad you were able to get out of it early even though you did have to endure some damages. They really do have a way of making it seem like an opportunity you can't miss. Thanks for watching and please be well!
@@krimstine8835 thank you!!
Ivy's the kind of friend I wish I had. The perfect short film on all fronts - many congratulations on your achievement. I can't wait to see what other offerings are in store.
Amazing acting! Especially the crazy girl, she really did a great job at seeming insane haha!! super eerie! also interesting message about the beauty industry preying on women, telling us we’re not good enough without makeup and that we need to be perfect, all under the guise of “empowering women”, by literally making us think we need their products to be beautiful. anyway, I loved the film!
Exactly! & then the opposite when people are like why do you wear makeup you'd look better without it.
Then the running gag of taking a girl swimming on a first date to see what they really look like. But while also having the funny, "If men find out we can shape-shift they're going to tell the church".
What an amazing film, loved the typical American sales pitch with selling false hopes and dreams loool.
I don’t know if people would agree with me, but I feel like the house represented her, the women/sales person = the downstairs was like the outside of her= very tidy, clean, nice antiques, well looked after etc... and the upstairs represented her brain= very messy, a guy thrown in there saying “so much debt so much debt” lol.
Alex, love love love this interpretation of the house and Bless’ mind! Thank you so much for taking the time to send your thoughts and watch the film 🙏🏽
This was an insanely awesome movie. Worth watching!
Short review today, but DEFINITELY on the money.
Ikr, I love all Alter shows!!🤗🤗
This one had unexpected non violent ending 🤔 Alter needs to make more than that. It's nice to see the same old people round here 😊 stay safe and ALTERed 🎃
I love that it hits on how makeup can be addictive as well as shopping. ALTER stories hit on a deep level. It's like they understand society at it's current state.
I got the pyramid scheme part a lot less than I did some deeper meanings about us as women, beauty, and the cosmetics industry. She had to have the makeup literally rubbed off her face in order to finally come to her senses & see her true self & the picture of she & her friend in order to snap back into reality. The line she gave her friend when she was still deluded that she had so much confidence with all of her flaws as well as the mention of skin lightening creams and covering up excema for me made this about more than just a pyramid scheme but there was a larger much greater thing going on with a very relevant message. Especially as a woman of color who buys, loves, and wears makeup. I love these shorts: The Diversity. Messages. Originality. Everything! There's something for everyone. Thanks for this; I love what you all as filmakers are doing and continue to do making us think, laugh, cry, ponder, get angry, frightened, etc. This world needs some Quality.
Thank you so so much for taking the time to look deeper in the film and its layers. We are thrilled and appreciate it!
As soon as she said "THIS is the spa!" I would have run out of there and deleted all contact info.
For those who are asking (took me a minute to figure it out myself) she says "my face is gonna burn" because Bless put makeup on her while she was knocked out and burning can be a side effect of new cosmetics (also suggests that the makeup wasn't very good)
An MLM is definitely a horror film...the stuff of nightmares. Pink Cadillacs from Mary Kay, Tupperware bowls flying around, Thrive probars, 😐 & pampered chef knives 🔪
This is exactly what I picture when people send me "hey Hun" or "let's catch up" messages.
I’m just glad no one who’s tried to sell me products like this tried to drug me.
Really well done! MLMs are a great source for horror. The girl who played Bless was a fantastic scary "hun" and the "so much debt" from the secret husband got a laugh
i need a friend like her who’s actually going to pull me out from my make up cult
Can not makeup that kind of friendship! ;)
@@WatchALTER but what’s the story behind that weird guy though 😂😂
With so much people nowadays coming out with their beauty lines this concept short film was a cherry on top just like her cherry product!! 🥰😉 loved it!!! Love from India
If someone like that lady who opened the door comes and open up the door for me in similar way----- i would run!!!!! 🤡
Both hilarious and creepy the villain of the piece absolutely oozes uncanny valley. I loved the irony of her blue screen of death "empowered woman" rant.
she is a very good actress, at 6:01 you can see the pain in her face then having a suprised face by seeing her award then put her happy face in 1 second.
this is amazing !
Continuity error: After bless slashes ivys face, the cut is no longer seen in subsequent scenes. Other than that, it's very well made. I enjoyed ivy's reactions. Very realistic. Also, the creepiest part was the boyfriend staring into the camera when the upstairs door first opens. Keep up the good work.
Earliest I've ever been to an Alter upload and this one did not disappoint. Brilliant. I watch so many of these a day it's ridiculous. 😂
Thank you for checking it out Grace!!
Thanks for watching and staying ALTERed with us!
Love the comedic ending ❤
This channel never ceases to amaze me with beautiful shots and cinematography, but insanely spooky and creative stories that are so much better than most movies out there! Keep up the good work dudes!
An Indonesian has definitely got altered ♥️
U're not alone sis
I can't believe the back underside cut is still popular
Love getting Altered on a Monday afternoon! This was a lot of fun, really witty and smart, and the performers really helped “sell it” 😉 This is always a tricky tone to pull off, I’ve seen a lot of shorts on here that try it and it just comes off as really try-hard, but this, however, did not. It kept it smart, kept the filmmaking sophisticated and looked like everyone was really in tune. Loved the score as well, again synth can often come off as try-hard but here it was suited and done really well. Congrats, looking forward to checking out what else this team have done!
Wow. We don't know what else to say other than how grateful we are for taking the time to check it out and to share your kind thoughts. So glad you enjoyed it!!!!
My friend has trapped me before with this. We were supposed to have drinks and hang out and it turned into a face mask trial/selling session I was a bit bummed out
Hahaha...this was so campy. I loved it and ALSO, I am showing this to my mom. She sells Avon and they are having a contest where if you sell a thousand a month you can be entered to win....this could definitely give her some pointers!
HHAHAHAHAH NOOOOOO!!!
If it wasn't for the open windows I would've thought she was a vampire....let's watch the rest of the film.
Okay wow so, no one died. Which is great. I felt bad for her later. Glad there was a good ending. Kudos to the woman for going back but in classic horror her skin would be used to make new makeup products by now.
Both actresses are so great!! Awesome concept...been down that road with a couple of "make up companies"..you nailed it😍
We appreciate it VJ! Thanks so much for checking it out!
this is literally Jeffree Star.
Nah this is some marykay shit
@@Mostie-ev7oh WHY IS THAT SO TRUE?! I had to quit immediately after how I witnessed her manipulating my family members and friends.
@@ana-lisawesson581 No I feel ya on clicking off this one due to the anxiety induced. But this is some good psychological horror and a commentary on the girlboss mentality MLM’s love to push into desperate people.
He isn't an MLM. This is more like Younique, Colorstreet or Mary Kay
Hes a sociopath what would you expect?
Very accurate portrayal of the ladies in direct sales.. 😂
20 seconds in and I’m like, “Oh god, her old friend’s trying to recruit her into an MLM.”
A friend shared your channel on their fb an I got hooked.
These are some talented scripts, writers an actors an actresses.
You all are awesome, keep up the good work.
I understand everything about the hard work, I have a family member in the film industry, dedication many sleepless nights to entertain.
Thanks loves 💘
Well, their is nothing more happier, than rekindling ole friendships.
That's a great friend right there! Bless sure is blessed!
Thats a true friend!!! Loved it
Clever and loads of fun!!!....
Such a great ending
were the heck have i seen this before? 🤔 loved the 1st time i saw it still do!
I was thinking the same..
Likely on our personal channel!!! That is, until ALTER graciously picked it up! Thanks so so much for checking it out again :)
The characters you chose were perfect for this. Dope🔥Can’t wait to see what else you come up with !🤙🏽
Thanks so much for watching and for your support!!
This is so, so accurate.
Now i dont wanna show up for a reunion :/ naahhh i better chill out and watch Alter
An excellent analysis. Wonderful ending.
This was very interesting--has been awarded a 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 thumbs up and hope to see more from the writer / director
Thanks so much Mr. Rothstein! We look forward to bringing you more!
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This film was very..... Younique
DEEEEAAAAAAD
Love it!! All the way down the the title! Alter never dissapoints!
Wowwwww.... Great movie!!!!! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
This is amazing. And, as an anti-MLMer I loved the message. Incredible production and creepy as f, especially as we see a form of this happening in real life to our friends and families. Perfect.
Great short film, and so related to everyday life.
Right on midnight Aus time. Bring it on Alter🏆🏆🏆🏆
Yes it’s crazy when they do times like this
I've already seen this... if it was not Alter where? Definitely on CZcams.
Likely on our personal page until ALTER graciously picked it up! Thanks for checking it out again!
Excellent!
The makeup was pretty. I joined her team.😮
I literally love this channel such good acting ❤️
Great to see a Filipinx representative here on Alter! Great Job for this, a true image of the pyramiding cult that plagues our society
So grateful to you for caring about Filipinx representation!!! Thanks so much for checking it out!
Stop with that colonizing language, it's Filipino/Filipina, period.
THIS IS SO COOL!!! Congrats Kristine!!!
So great to see you here!!! Thanks so much and hopefully we can reunite on a set someday!
Nice manicure of IVY .Congrat for movie👍🌺
Loved this! Thank you for posting...
Thank you so much for checking it out E!
I see _cherry cheeks_ written in any product from now on...I- **Leaves**
Good lord I couldn't stand her for a day nor be a friend to someone like that
Thanks ALTER, Awesome short!😁👍
I just wanna say I LOVE ALTER'S VIDS!!
Kristine🙋🏽♀️👍🏽 oh my😱 xcellent🌹🌹ALTER u already know 🥰
She's so awesome. Thanks for watching and being apart of the ALTER family!
Thank you so much Artemis!!!
BELLISSIMO VIDEO STUPENDO COMPLIMENTI
When I see anyone who makes up like that, I run.
This one really hit close to home.
Thanks so much for checking it out Lorn
Great job LOVED it!!!
Great content! Love your horror movies, they are so entertaining!
I have seen so much of this kind of thing in the 70s & 80s. It really is terrifying. 🤣 Great short. Incredibly funny yet uncomfortable.
Wonderfully done!!
This is amazing. I love this so much
My sister forced me to watch The doll maker and since then I've been binge watching Alter horror movies every night
Pretty funny and horrifying. I was once suckered into an Amway meeting. The souls of the distributors are kept in tupperware containers deep in an underground vault at Diego Garcia.
THE DUDE 😭😭😭😭😭😭✋🏼🤣
I just realized the title has two meanings!! Brilliant!
Got notified just when l was leaving CZcams, Let's get ready to gey altered
Augh! As though MLMs aren't scary enough!
I've seen this b4... (SCREAMFEST) great short.. they're all great.
This channel gives my mind some relief after days spent in stress! Love this channel!🤟🤟🤟🤟🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
We're glad that the films we present don't stress you out MORE. Thanks for watching!