The Old Man and the Studio
A "what if" comedy. What if Ernest Hemingway had to pitch The Old Man and the Sea to the modern "development hell" studio system? Filmed in August 2003, this short film was written and directed by Eric Champnella.
You can catch The Old Man and the Studio at the following film festivals. Be sure to check local festivals, too. This may not be a complete list! If you have information about a festival or the movie, send it in!
Phoenix Film Festival Phoenix, AZ April 1-4, 2004 Method Fest Burbank, CA April 2-9 Ashland Film Festival Ashland, OR April 1-5 Waterfront Film Festival Saugatuck, MI June 10-13
Congratulations to The Old Man and The Studio - Winner of the Director's Choice Award for Best Short Film at last month's Sedona International Film Festival!
Cast
Heather Ankeny as Woman in Convertible
Sally Ann Brooks as Natalie
Trey Callaway as Jerry
Chip Chinery as Security Guard
Tim Conlon as Chad
Monica Creel as Danielle
Josh Daugherty as Graden
George Hoth as Ernest Hemingway
Loren Lester as Art Langdon
Shaun O'Hagan as Bill
Marley Shelton as Kaitlyn
Ian Somerhalder as Matt
Maury Sterling as Paul
Grant Thompson as Hemingway's Agent
Wayne Wilderson as Gary