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The Story
Valerie Faust is an energetic, intelligent, yet bored young woman looking to make a change in her life. She has been working at a rural mountain lodge and cave attraction for several years and was raised around there her whole life. Her father once worked for the lodge before his passing, and now Valerie is ready to put this chapter of her life behind her. The film takes place on Valerie's last day of work and the going-away party at her cabin that evening. Her friends and coworkers come by, as well as a few new faces that set the night's events off onto a path that no one saw coming. When people start turning up missing -- or worse -- it's up to Valerie and her friends to determine who they can trust and figure out a way to either escape the isolated mountains or at least survive until help can arrive.
The Team
Siskiyou Productions is a new film company located in the heart of Southern Oregon. We began just last year with two short films (and a third on the way) and a nature documentary t.v. pilot that you'll likely see later this year! Check out our previous work here at our YouTube channel!
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Patrick Dolan - Director
Patrick Dolan is a short film and theatrical director, as well as an avid film buff. Influenced heavily by directors like David Lean and Steven Spielberg, Patrick is a real actor's director, driving his film and theatrical work through engaging characters and relationships.
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Justin J. Talbot - Head Writer
Justin J. Talbot is a screenwriter who started writing film scripts when he was 16 years old. With dozens of scripts and screenplays under his belt, his writing is as captivating as it is prolific. From short-form sketch comedy to sweeping dramas, Justin is one of the most diversely-ranged writers we have had the pleasure of working with.
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Matthew Spickard - Producer, Writer
Matthew Spickard is a new producer to independent film. Born in Southern California, Matthew was lucky enough to move to beautiful Southern Oregon as a child. He now has a wonderful family, some of whom are involved with film and theatre, as well. An experienced stage actor, Matthew has turned his sights toward creating films that inspire, shock, and amaze through realistic characters and breathtaking Oregon sights.
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Jared McLean - Director of Photography, Editor
Jared McLean is a long-time cinematographer and editor. He started his acting, editing, and camera-training at 15, then moved on to the University of Oregon's Theatre and Arts programs. After working on several short films in New York and around Oregon, Jared is now putting his passion to work here at home in the Rogue Valley.
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Kenneth Vibert - Production Manager, Music/Sound Design
Kenneth Vibert is a Los Angeles native and has been involved in project management for over a decade. In addition to his management knowledge, Kenneth has twenty years experience in both musical composition and theatrical arts. Kenneth's many talents will be put to good use both behind the scenes and directly as production manager and sound/music director.
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Where We Are Now
Script? Check!
Storyboard? Check!
Equipment (Camera, lights, etc.)? Check!
Casting? In progress
Locations/Insurance? Chosen, in process of securing
Crew? Core assembled, gathering makeup artists and production assistants
And this is where contributors come in!
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