Absence of the Heart - A Short Filmed & Edited in 48 Hours

A protective mother so haunted by her past that she can't experience the present.
A story about how a mothers perspective of her daughters life created an unexpected future for them both.

Absence of the Heart is an award winning theatrically released dramatic short film by Flinger Films.

Awards
Huntsville 48 Hour Film Project (48HourFilm) Awards
Best Film 2nd Place
Best Use of Character
Best Writing

Orlando Urban Film Festival
Best Dramatic Short

Official Selection
Central Florida Film Festival
Orlando Urban Film Festival
Rocket City Film Festival
Film Slam Orlando, FL


This film was written, shot, edited and submitted in 48 hours for the 2016 Huntsville, Alabama 48 Hour Film Project.

Cast
Dorothy Weems Martha Lee
Madelene Garding Carrie Lee
Missy Hargrove Nurse
Maurice Blade Teen Eric
Allen Paschel Adult Eric

Crew
Original Story Richard Coates
Screenplay Richard Coates
Director: Allen Paschel
Assistant Director: Alex Norville

Executive producer Alex Norville
Executive producer Allen Paschel
Cinematography by
Director of photography Allen Paschel
Film Editing Allen Paschel

Art Direction Charles Martin

Sound Department
Boom operator Alex Norville
Sound editor Allen Paschel ...
Boom operator Jason Scogins ...

Camera and Electrical Department
Camera operator Alex Norville
Camera operator Allen Paschel
Camera operator Jason Scogins
Asst. camera Jason Scogins

Location manager Mike Henry
Music supervisor Allen Paschel


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