We were so proud to see ROAD RAGE presented at the Sonoma International Film Festival, swankest film festival ever. We enjoyed great crowds and delicious wine and cheese 
. Looking forward to going back next year!
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FOUND
When Vincent discovers a bottle in the ocean, he begins a search based on the mysterious contents and finds more than he imagined.
ROAD RAGE
During a seemingly typical traffic stop, Lauren and Nate escalate into a bigger fight about their relationship with unexpected results.
Awards:
- SF Indiefest 2012 – Official Selection
- California Independent Film Festival 2012 – Official Selection / Nominated Best Micro-Short
- Texas Black Film Festival 2012 – Official Selection
- NorCal International Film Festival 2011 – Official Selection
- ITSA Film Festival – Official Selection 2011
I’M NOT GETTING MARRIED
Melissa flees from her wedding to an unlikely destination where she must make a decision.
ON IT
Angela and Craig both have something to say to each other, but will they find the courage to say it?
Cast:
- Angela: ALIZA RUPERT
- Craig: TOM LAZUR
- Russian woman: JANNA SPEKTOR
- Punk kid: GABBIE MAY JONES
- Sympathetic woman: ANNE WORLEY
- Italian tourists: MARIA LARIOS, AUDRA OSEGUERA
- Bus passengers: CLINTON GASAWAY, JANET GRIFFEN, JIM RAY JACKSON, DOUG LEUREY, JUDY JAMERSON, SUSAN JONES, MARIE NELSON, ADAM PALLIN, MICHAEL C. PATTERSON, THOMAS STEWART, MICHELE STRIDER
Related videos:
OMAKASE
A young, Japanese-American sushi chef struggles with the head sushi chef and especially when his pretty niece arrives from Japan to work as a waitress.CAST:
- Jason: Duke Lee
- Goro: Larry Kitagawa
- Ami: Suilma Rodriguez
CREW:
- Producers: Heather Donnell & Chris R. Smith
- Director, Writer: Heather Donnell
- Director of Photography, Editor: Chris R. Smith
- Original Score, Sound: Eric Carpenter
- Gaffer: Alex Fletcher
- Script Supervisor: Samir Rabadi
- Key Grip: Joshua Carlberg
- Production Assistants: Paul Donnell, Bryan Irwin
Go behind the scenes with this video and production photos to see some of the making of this movie.
BOTTLE CAPS
A father looking for his daughter receives unexpected help from the community.
AWARDS:
- The Doorpost Project - Merited Film 2010
CAST:
- Howard: Jeffrey Weissman
- Sylvia: Alexandra Matthew
- Young Sylvia: Sophia Young
CREW:
- Producers: Heather Donnell & Chris R. Smith
- Director, Writer: Heather Donnell
- Director of Photography, Editor: Chris R. Smith
- Assistant Director: Christopher F. Smith
- Original Score, Sound: Eric Carpenter
- Gaffer: Robert Goc
- Key Grip: Joshua Carlberg
- Production Assistants: Shannon Preto, Michele Ferro
Go behind the scenes with this video and production photos to see some of the making of this movie.
SHADOW ANGEL
Proudly presenting our first short film, produced in August 2009! A father tries to reconnect with his daughter and gets mugged on his way to a comic book store.
AWARDS:
- 2010 Comic-Con Independent Film Festival
CAST:
- Richard: Don Williams
- Franklin: Jeffrey Weissman
- Lauren: Natalie Smith
- Mugger: Christopher F. Smith
CREW:
- Director, Writer, Producer: Heather Donnell
- Director of Photography, Editor: Chris R. Smith
- Assistant Director: Christopher F. Smith
- Original Score, Sound: Eric Carpenter
- Original Artwork: Khen Shomron
- Gaffer: Patrick Eggert
- Technical Assistant: Joshua Carlberg
- Production Assistants: Shannon Preto, Robert Goc
Filmed on location at Comic Outpost in San Francisco.
Go behind the scenes with this video and production photos to see some of the making of this movie.
ITSA Film Festival 2011 – Wrapup
We had a great time screening ROAD RAGE at the ITSA Film Festival up in Sonora. It was a fun venue and we met lots of great people. Special mention from audience during Q&A for the outstanding acting. Way to go Kymberly, Khary & JT!
FOUND: Introducing the Amazing Actors
We are thrilled to have actors Erik Batoog and Kelley Faulkner as the romantic leads for the next Shadow Angel Films project, a short film called FOUND. We were entertained and impressed with their auditions and had a great rehearsal with them yesterday, so we know you’re going to love watching them too!
FOUND, Kelley Faulkner and Erik Batoog.
