Credit
An aging, once major movie star contemplates his relevancy in Hollywood. He meets a young mega popstar, in a story of personal redemption.
"Credit beautifully delivers a story that reminds us how impactful it can be to do the right thing and give credit where credit is truly deserved."
- Paul Sloop
Short Film Lead Programmer - Cleveland International Film Festival
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Patrick KirtonDirector
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Susan KirtonDirector
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Susan KirtonWriter
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Jerry MartinProducer
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Greg MartinProducer
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Bonnie MartinProducer
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Brad MauleKey Cast"Richard Washington"General Hospital - 23 Years
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Eric Mason KirtonKey Cast"Mason Scott"
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Blayne WeaverKey Cast"Sam Siegal"
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Project Type:Short
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Runtime:14 minutes 56 seconds
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Completion Date:July 12, 2022
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Production Budget:14,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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Louisiana Film PrizeShreveport, LA
United States
October 20, 2022
Louisiana Premiere
Winner - Top 5 -
Cleveland International Film FestivalCleveland, OH
United States
March 26, 2023
Ohio Premiere
Official Selection -
Hill Country Film FestivalFredericksburg, TX
United States
June 3, 2023
Texas Premiere
Official Selection -
Robinson Film Center - Robby AwardsShreveport, LA
United States
June 3, 2023
Winner - 2023 Short Film of the Year -
Cordillera International Film FestivalReno, NV
United States
July 28, 2023
Western Premiere
Official Selection -
Breckenridge Film FestivalBreckenridge, CO
United States
September 23, 2023
Colorado Premiere
Official Selection -
Lake Charles Film FestivalLake Charles, LA
United States
October 7, 2023
Winner - 1st Place Short Narrative -
Hollywood Florida Film FestivalHollywood, FL
United States
November 11, 2023
Official Selection -
CineSol Film FestivalMcAllen, TX
United States
December 2, 2023
Official Selection -
Pittsburgh Shorts & Script CompetitionPittsburgh, PA
United States
November 16, 2023
Pennsylvania Premiere
Official Selection -
Southern Shorts AwardsRoswell, GA
United States
November 18, 2023
Georgia Premiere
Winner - Best Picture of Fall 2023 -
Cinema on the Bayou Film FestivalLafayette, LA
United States
January 24, 2024
Official Selection -
Love Your Shorts Film FestivalSanford, FL
United States
February 15, 2024
Winner - Best Drama -
El Dorado Film FestivalEl Dorado, Arkansas
United States
February 10, 2024
Arkansas Premiere
Official Selection -
Spotlight Film AwardsAtlanta, GA
United States
January 31, 2024
Winner - Gold Award -
Phoenix Film FestivalPhoenix, AZ
United States
April 4, 2024
Arizona Premiere
Official Selection -
Fort Myers Film FestivalFort Myers, FL
United States
May 23, 2024
Official Selection
Patrick spent 14 years in Los Angeles as an on-set designer and property master for such shows as 90210 and My So-Called Life. After moving back to Shreveport, he began booking roles in such films as Cleaner, and recently guest-starred as Sheriff Monty Shaw in Walker on The CW. Susan has spent over 25 years working in theater and television. Currently she is the host of the hour long live lifestyle show Loving, Living Local, airing on KTAL-6, KMSS-Fox, and KSHV-45. She has also been seen in national and regional television commercials, including Nationwide with Peyton Manning.