The Aspirant
A short film directed by Adam Orton.
Written, Scored, and Produced by Michael A. Levine.
Starring Talia Goodman and Michael Cortez.
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Awards & Recognitions
- New York Independent Film Awards – Award Winner
- Chicago Indie Film Awards – Award Winner
- Santa Monica Shorts – Award Winner
- Vegas Shorts – Award Winner
- Toronto Indie Shorts – Award Winner
- IndieFEST Film Awards – Award of Excellence
- Toronto Independent Film Festival of Cift – Finalist
- Jelly Film Festival – Finalist
- London Indie Short Festival of 24 Frames – Semi-Finalist
- San Francisco Indie Short Festival – Nominee
- Roma Shorts – Nominee
- Venice Shorts Film Awards – Official Selection
- Berlin International Art Film Festival – Official Selection
- Con-Nooga Film Fest – Official Selection
- Gainescon: The Action, Sci-Fi, and Fantasy Film Festival – Official Selection
- Grand Rapids Comic Con – Official Selection
- Pensacon Short Film Festival – Official Selection
- Milwaukee Twisted Dreams Film Festival – Official Selection
- ZedFest Film Festival – Official Selection
- The Film Lounge – Featured Exhibition
The Last Minute Till Midnight
It’s the height of the Red Scare, and the Doomsday Clock is inching towards midnight. In a city riddled with crime, the last honest journalist’s obsession to expose a corrupt politician will put her at odds with forces she never imagined.
Directed by Adam Orton
Written and Produced by Beau Batterson
Cinematography by Camrin Petramale
Starring Jessica Denney, Angela Billman, and Scott Humeston
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Awards & Recognitions
- Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival – Silver Eddy Winner
- Iowa Motion Picture Association – Award of Achievement for Directing
- Jelly Film Festival – Finalist
- Alternating Currents – Official Selection
- Interrobang Film Festival – Official Selection
- Snake Alley Festival of Film – Best Sci-Fi Finalist
- The Film Lounge – Appeared as a part of a behind-the-scenes showcase