Short film

Night Shift

2018 · 9 min

A compact, earnest burst of tension and action that leans on faith and family stakes to keep you gripped for its short run.

Directed by: Michael D. Head
Genres: Thriller, Drama, Crime
Starring: Jesse Fraire, Al Matamoros, Marie Blancarte

Overview: Inspired by a true story, this short takes you an a thrilling journey of family, faith, and fast-paced action.

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Directed by: Michael D. Head
Genres: Thriller, Drama, Crime
Starring: Jesse Fraire, Al Matamoros, Marie Blancarte

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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
faith
survival
crime
violence
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none

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Scales, 0 to 10
Scale	Value	0 to 10
Action	6
Horror	2
Humour	1
Realism	7
Romance	1
Tension	6
Darkness	5
Complexity	3
Emotional weight	5

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Genres: thriller, drama, crime, action
Directed by: Michael D. Head
Written by: Michael D. Head
Starring: Jesse Fraire, Al Matamoros, Marie Blancarte, Adam Lopez, Jaaymes Brown, Michelle Guerra, Jon Erik Castro, Ricky Rodriguez
Runtime: 9 min
Country: United States of America
Languages: English

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