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The Cold Night

Description: This short film was created for the A3F 10 Day Film Challenge in February 2022. Our team undertook a lot with this short film. The script was new and gleaned from the world of a much bigger story. I partnered up with my son allowing for ample space to mind-meld our story and visuals. Excellent cast and crew! Sixteen teams made the deadline and screened.

Synopsis: Not everyone agrees with the choice of a pregnant mother.

Awards: 2024 Show Low Film Festival - #1 Overall Best Short Film; 2024 Global Shorts Winner - Special Mention; 2022 Almost Famous Film Festival - Best Cinematography (Chris Kuzman), Best Actress (Colleen Hartnett), Outstanding Individual Performances (Colleen Hartnett, Michael Hanelin)

Screenings: 2025 Worldwide Women’s Film Festival; 2024 Show Low Film Festival; 2024 Phoenix Film Festival; 2023 The Awakening - Short Film Showcase; 2022 Almost Famous Film Festival

Key Crew: Diane M. Dresback (Writer and Co-Director), Devon Dresback (Co-Director, Editor), Chris Kuzman (Director of Photography)

Main Actors: Colleen Harnett, Michael Hanelin, Sandy Kim

Required Challenge Elements: Theme - A Broken Promise; Prop - A pen or pencil; Line - "We should have seen that coming."

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