Morning Star

A down-on-his-luck farmer decides to make life easier for himself and his estranged family by making a deal with the devil. Produced for the 2013 Cinesol 36 Hour Film Race.

Director / DP / Composer: Jason R. Johnston
Producer: Sara Brenner
Story: Charlie Brenner
Screenplay: Charlie Brenner, Jason R. Johnston, Randy Garcia, Isaac Dominguez, Dalton Hamilton
Editor: Randy Garcia
AD: Isaac Dominguez
PM: Herlinda C. Lopez
Sound: Tisha Bruberg
VFX: Blulight Studios
SFX: Abel Flores, Zack Hazlett
MUA: Missy Garcia

Cast

Noah: Christian Blake
Morning Star: Dalton Hamilton
Ana: Brittany Flurry
Sammie: Christina A. Garcia

Required Elements

Genre: sci-fi
Character: farmer
Location: bowling alley
Dialogue: nothing I can’t handle
Prop: paddle ball

Awards

Eight by Two Films’ entry to the 2013 Cinesol 36 Hour Film Race, Morning Star, was lauded at tonight’s award ceremony and screening. Winner of the highly sought after Audience Choice award, including First Runner-up, Best Actor, Best Script and Best Make-up. Congratulations to the cast and crew of the film!

CineSol 36 Hour Film Race, 2013:
Winner: Audience Choice
Winner: 1st Runner Up
Winner: Best Actor (Christian Blake)
Winner: Best Script (Charlie Brenner, Jason R. Johnston, Isaac Dominguez, Randy Garcia, Dalton Hamilton)
Winner: Best Makeup (Abel Flores, Zack Hazlett)

By Jason R. Johnston

Jason is an award-winning cinematographer, and director of commercials, branding films, native content, music videos, documentaries, and narrative films. As a full-time freelancer, he can be hired to DP or direct almost any project you have in mind. He is based in Sparta, Tennessee, and ready to travel for any gig.