Split Costs ~ a story of heartbreak and hope
Two young women from disparate backgrounds share a ride to western Massachusetts in this heartrending story of unexpected friends navigating life's bumpy roads and moving forward with hope. An award-winning drama that "passes the Bechdel test with flying colors", Split Costs boasts an all-female cast that deliver "emotionally honest, disciplined performances.”
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Jeffrey Blake PalmerDirectorOn the Fringe, A Dawning Darkness
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Jeffrey Blake PalmerWriterOn the Fringe, Worn
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Jeffrey Blake PalmerProducerOn the Fringe, A Dawning Darkness, Mulligan's Island
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Mela HudsonKey CastThe Sisterhood of Night, Hits, Not So Random
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Tori HallKey CastLive by Night, Bleed for This
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Jane HarteKey CastiDeal Wife, Self Absorbed, Belagile
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:Drama, LBGT, Road Trip, Coming of Age, Suspense
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Runtime:20 minutes
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Completion Date:April 12, 2016
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Production Budget:2,000 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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Shooting Format:DSLR
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Bluestocking Film SeriesPortland, Maine
United States
July 16, 2016
World Premiere -
Mosaic World Film FestivalRockland, Illinois
United States
August 26, 2016
Midwest Premiere -
Women's Only Entertainment Film Festival
United States
July 6, 2016
N/A
Best Actress - Mela Hudson & Tori Hall, Best Drama, Best Overall -
W.N.Y.F.A.M.E.Albion, NY
United States
August 20, 2016
N/A -
Destiny City Film FestivalTacoma, WA
United States
July 13, 2016
N/A
Best Short Screenplay
Jeff's short films, music videos and screenplays have been screened and listed at over 100 film and arts festivals in the U.S. and internationally. A New England native, after living in California for 10 years, he and his wife Rebecca currently reside just outside of Boston, Massachusetts.
FILMMAKING: Never easy. Always worth it.