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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

  • Patrick Kirton
    Director
  • Susan Kirton
    Director
  • Susan Kirton
    Writer
  • Jerry Martin
    Producer
  • Greg Martin
    Producer
  • Bonnie Martin
    Producer
  • Brad Maule
    Key Cast
    "Richard Washington"
    General Hospital - 23 Years
  • Eric Mason Kirton
    Key Cast
    "Mason Scott"
  • Blayne Weaver
    Key Cast
    "Sam Siegal"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 56 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 12, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    14,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Louisiana Film Prize
    Shreveport, LA
    United States
    October 20, 2022
    Louisiana Premiere
    Winner - Top 5
  • Cleveland International Film Festival
    Cleveland, OH
    United States
    March 26, 2023
    Ohio Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Hill Country Film Festival
    Fredericksburg, TX
    United States
    June 3, 2023
    Texas Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Robinson Film Center - Robby Awards
    Shreveport, LA
    United States
    June 3, 2023
    Winner - 2023 Short Film of the Year
  • Cordillera International Film Festival
    Reno, NV
    United States
    July 28, 2023
    Western Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Breckenridge Film Festival
    Breckenridge, CO
    United States
    September 23, 2023
    Colorado Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Lake Charles Film Festival
    Lake Charles, LA
    United States
    October 7, 2023
    Winner - 1st Place Short Narrative
  • Hollywood Florida Film Festival
    Hollywood, FL
    United States
    November 11, 2023
    Official Selection
  • CineSol Film Festival
    McAllen, TX
    United States
    December 2, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Pittsburgh Shorts & Script Competition
    Pittsburgh, PA
    United States
    November 16, 2023
    Pennsylvania Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Southern Shorts Awards
    Roswell, GA
    United States
    November 18, 2023
    Georgia Premiere
    Winner - Best Picture of Fall 2023
  • Cinema on the Bayou Film Festival
    Lafayette, LA
    United States
    January 24, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Love Your Shorts Film Festival
    Sanford, FL
    United States
    February 15, 2024
    Winner - Best Drama
  • El Dorado Film Festival
    El Dorado, Arkansas
    United States
    February 10, 2024
    Arkansas Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Spotlight Film Awards
    Atlanta, GA
    United States
    January 31, 2024
    Winner - Gold Award
  • Phoenix Film Festival
    Phoenix, AZ
    United States
    April 4, 2024
    Arizona Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Fort Myers Film Festival
    Fort Myers, FL
    United States
    May 23, 2024
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Patrick Kirton, Susan Kirton

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.

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