Short films are unique for their ability to convey powerful messages and emotions on screen without taking up too much time. They can cover many different time frames from what happens within a single hour to a character’s development over years of his or her life. Efficient and intentional editing keeps the pacing concise and the viewer interested. Feature length films will utilize these same concepts to build each individual scene, creating the building blocks for the movie as a whole. Not every story calls for a feature length film and there is so much that can be fleshed out in under 30 minutes.
Ding Dong | Short Film
Independent Film Project (IFP) Phoenix 48 Hour Film Challenge Award Winner. The film originally premiered at the Harkins Scottsdale 101 in Phoenix, AZ. The film won awards for Best Director, Best Editing, Best Cinematography, and Second Place Overall.
Synopsis:
Two stoners recovering from a weekend bender, sift through the endless possibilities and fears of who could be ringing their doorbell.
Cast
Matty played by Auston Lewis
Taylor played by Isaiah Juarez
Serial Killer played by Kyle Kane
Crew
Written by Auston Lewis
Additional writers: Sean Pedrick, Paul Moldenhauer, Christian Peterson, and Isaiah Juarez
Director – Sean Pedrick
1st AD – Rose McGinnis
Cinematographer – Wesley Righetti
Gaffer – Paul Moldenhauer
Digital Imaging Technician – Conrad Wolf
Key Grip – Thomas Abbitt
Boom Operator – Diego Guerra
1st AC – Katie Turner
Script Supervisor – Katie Turner
Production Assistant – Ryan Hebert
Event Coordinator – Ryan Hebert
Production Design, Hair, and Makeup – Maya Scarborough & Seth Abraham
Producers – Sean Pedrick, Paul Moldenhauer, and Seth Abraham
Editor – Conrad Wolf
Colorist – Paul Moldenhauer
Sound design – Frank Moldenhauer and Conrad Wolf
Trailer Editor – Paolo Martinez
Poster design – Kristian Martinez
Poster photography – Katie Turner
Served | Short Film
Synopsis:
Agent Chaz ‘Cobalt’ Martinez scopes out a coffee shop in search for known terrorist, Muhammad Meskin. As he discusses his marital problems with Valkyrie, his ‘girl in the chair’, Cobalt finds himself to be the target of a strange man.
Cast
Cory Backues as Cobalt Madalen
Zachry as Valkyrie
Ryan Hebert as Process Server
James Oberhauser as Pedestrian
Crew
Written & Directed by Trevor Mendoza
Cinematography by Paul Moldenhauer
Editors – Trevor Mendoza & Paul Moldenhauer
Production Design – Trevor Mendoza
Sound Design – Paul Moldenhauer
Composer – Lexton Bunting
Costume Design – Madalen Zachry
Casting Director – Trevor Mendoza
Assistant Director – Ryan Hebert
Boom Operator – Dylan Guerrero
Special Thanks to Testal & Anonymous Donor!
Whisky Gone Sour | Short Film
Synopsis:
Detective John Jacobs arrives at the scene of a murder, where he finds a perceptive Sally Drake already two steps ahead of him. The two strangers meet and uncover the truth behind the crime.
Cast
James Oberhauser as John Jacobs
Jasmine Noelle as Sally Drake
Trevor Mendoza as Dead Body
Crew
Screenplay by Paul Moldenhauer
Directed by Ryan Hebert
Composer – Frank Moldenhauer
Director of Photography & Editor – Paul Moldenhauer
