Hummingbird (23 min) United States 

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After losing his twin sister to medical malpractice a year ago, Satchel meets with his “friend” Gabriel at a diner to discuss the effects her death has had on his life. As details of the tragedy unfold, it is not by chance that Satchel has chosen this place. So why are they there? An eye for an eye?

 

Director - Justin Wilder Neese

Originally from Charleston, South Carolina, Justin moved to Los Angeles in March of 2014. Entranced by the abundant creativity found in Los Angeles, Justin began gaining experience on film sets as a freelance production assistant. With a background in music, he started composing, sound designing and mixing production sound on feature length and short films alike. Over the years, Justin developed a desire to write and direct his own film projects. After writing, directing and producing his multiple award winning short film “Glass of Scotch” in May 2019, Justin began working on his second short film “Hummingbird” which he completed in November 2019. With several awards under his belt, he began writing his first feature film "Apocalypse Love Story" which was filmed in the summer of 2020 and scheduled to be released in September 2021.

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CAST:

Satchel - Todd Gaebe

Gabriel - Marc Herrmann

Doctor - Jim Phillips

Waitress - Alison Becker

Patience - Lauren Anderson

Dining Couple - Skyler Priest, Raymond Sanchez

 

Director - Justin Wilder Neese

Writers - Justin Wilder Neese, Sam Kott, Richard Diaz

Executive Producer - Jim Phillips

Producer - Justin Wilder Neese

Editor - Brandin Stringer

Director of Photography - Brandin Stringer

Camera Operator - Jerome Bayliss

First Assistant Camera - Emma John

Second Assistant Camera - Mike Stinnett

Steadicam Operator - Brandin Stringer

Production Sound Mixer - Justin Wilder Neese

Boom Operator - Klide Pharrow

Gaffer - Garrett Hoffman

Key Grip - Raymond Sanchez

Hair & Makeup Artist - Britney Allysha

Production Designer - Skyler Priest

Casting Director - Justin Wilder Neese

Special Effects - Justin Wilder Neese

Visual Effects Artist - Keaton Luis