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Chris Charles
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The year is 1947, and Alice (Lois Atkins) and David (David Marcotte) have just given birth to their first child. When Alice slips into postpartum depression, David seeks the advice of their Doctor (Robert Breuler), who assures him she will eventually come around. But as time passes Alice's depression takes a turn for the worse, and she becomes convinced the baby is conspiring against her. David must decide if his wife is loosing her mind, or if the child is plotting their doom. "The Small Assassin" is based on the short story by legendary author Ray Bradbury.
Cast
David: David MarcotteAlice: Lois Atkins
Doctor: Robert Breuler
Baby: Menachem Reed
Newborn Baby: Matthew Erickson
Father on Train: Sam Wooten
Mother on Train: Annie Rubino
Child on Train: Isabella Davis
Alice’s Mother: Laura Jones Macknin
Alice’s Uncle: Richard Renik
Girl at Wake: Leah Rose Orleans
Stunt Performer: Aaron Crippen
Crew
Editor: Brian CaunterCinematographer: Kevin Moss
Second Assistant Director: Geoff Reisner
First Assistant Director: William Maursky
Art Director: Ryan Speers
Production Designer: Jeph Porter
Costume Designer: Emma Potter
Music: Greg Nicolett
Sound Designer: Tom Hambleton, C.A.S.
Production Manager: Vanessa L. Hickey
Minneapolis/St. Paul International Film Festival -- Official Selection
Action On Film International Film Festival -- Best Science Fiction
HollyShorts Film Festival -- Official Selection
Chicago International REEL Shorts Film Festival -- Best Suspense Film (Won)
Boston Film Festival -- Official Selection
Syracuse International Film Festival -- Official Selection
Thriller! Chiller! Film Festival -- Official Selection
Dark Carnival Film Festival -- Official Selection
Flyway Film Festival -- Official Selection
Illinois International Film Festival -- Best Sci-Fi Short (Won)
A Nightmare to Remember International Horror Film Festival -- Official Selection
Elgin Short Film Festival -- First Place (Won)
Aesthetica Short Film Festival -- Official Selection
Moving Pictures Film Festival -- Official Selection
DC Independent Film Festival -- Official Selection
Geneva Film Festival -- Official Selection
Canada International Film Festival -- Special Jury Prize (Won)
SoHo International Film Festival -- Official Selection
Brussels Short Film Festival -- Official Selection
Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival -- Official Selection
Naperville Independent Film Festival -- Best Live Action Short
Aguilar de Campoo Short Film Festival -- Official Selection
HorrorQuest Film Festival -- Best Short Cinematography (Won)
Lille International Short Film Festival -- Official Selection

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3 months, 1 week ago
Chris Charles is a fantastic filmmaker.
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3 months, 2 weeks ago
This Ray Bradbury adaptation packs intrigue and paranoia into a short 16 minute film. Beautiful looking, highly recommended.
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11 months ago
Good film / awesome production value.
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1 year, 1 month ago
Glad to see this film come aboard IndieFlix! Chris Charles is a great filmmaker!