Canadian Premiere
Selection 2020

A Strange Calm

Directed by Austin Rourke

Credits  

Official selection

HorrorHound Film Festival, IndieX Fest, Independent Short Awards, The Indie Horror Film Festival, Screamfest

Honors

Best Short | Runner-Up | Indie Short Fest

Best Thriller Short | Outstanding Achievement Award | Indie Short Fest

Best Student Short | Winner | Indie Short Fest

Best Student Director (Male) | Winner | Austin Rourke | IndieX Fest

Best Student Short | Winner | IndieX Fest

Best Student Thriller Short | Winner | IndieX Fest

Best Student Indie Short | Winner | IndieX Fest

Best Thriller Short | Winner | Independent Short Awards

Best Short Film | Runner-Up | Independent Short Awards

Best Student Director | Outstanding Achievement Award | Austin Rourke | Indie Short Fest

Best Young Actress | Outstanding Achievement Award | Giovanna Bush | Indie Short Fest

Director

Austin Rourke

Writer

Austin Rourke

Cast

Giovanna Bush, Price Carson, Jacob Sandler

Producer

Jai Pellerin

Cinematographer

Joel Schaeffer

Sound Designer

Melody Gun Sound Studios

Composer

Makeup and Vanity Set

Editor

Maria Freire

contact

American Film Institute

Official website

USA 2020 15 mins OV English Subtitles : French
Genre Thriller

When 12-year-old Rosie and Miles encounter a strange man on the 4th of July, their journey to watch the fireworks on the outskirts of town becomes an unexpected fight for survival.