Midnight Short Competition presented by Vimeo
Video Barn
In the small town of Kennedy, best friends Hannah and Julie spend their summer nights at the last video store, Video Barn, watching cult horror films. Jules finds a mysterious VHS tape labeled “Just press play!” and, days later, vanishes. Overcome with guilt, Hannah watches the tape and is horrified to see Jules trapped inside the TV, caught in a nightmarish loop of twisted nostalgia. Now, Hannah must uncover the truth and face the sinister force within the tape. "Video Barn" pays homage to 80s surrealist films, blending dark humor, friendship, and the pull of the unknown. Will Hannah save Jules or share her fate?
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Credits
Director: |
Bianca Poletti |
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Executive Producer: |
Shawn Lacy, Laura Regan, Kasia Staniaszek, Harland Weiss, Isil Gilderdale, and Cristina Benavente |
Producer: |
Stine Moisen |
Screenwriter: |
Allison Goldfarb |
Cinematographer: |
Corey C. Waters |
Editor: |
Dusten Zimmerman |
Production Designer: |
Andrea Leigh |
Sound Designer: |
Natalie Huizenga |
Music: |
Morgan Kibby |
Principal Cast: |
Grace Van Dien, Reina Hardesty, Andrew Bering |
Additional Credits: |
Costume Designer: Abigail Summer Francis, Color: Mikey Rossiter, VFX house: Parliament, Steadicam : Devon Catucci, Music Supervisor: Abbey Hendrix |
Contact
Public Film Contact: |
disco pants Inc.
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Publicity Contact: |
Bianca Poletti
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