Adult Humans

An Animal Rescue Volunteer and a Mysterious Traveler compete for the attention of a Young Woman who agrees to adopt a Pitbull before the dog is scheduled to be euthanized at a Kill Shelter.

  • James Zeiss
    Director
  • James Zeiss
    Writer
  • Andrew Matthews
    Key Cast
    Savior
  • Mike Sutton
    Key Cast
    An Ambitious Man
  • Isaiah Seward
    Key Cast
    The Knick
  • Giselle Bradshaw
    Key Cast
  • Angela Hickman
    Key Cast
  • Zora Iman Crews
    Key Cast
    Pity Applause
  • David E. Jenkins Jr.
    Key Cast
    The Last One
  • Josephine Pizzino
    Key Cast
    The Long Island Serial Killer
  • Greg Pursino
    Key Cast
    The Projectionist
  • Kim Zallo
    Key Cast
  • James Zeiss
    Key Cast
    The Factory
  • Casey Cormier
    Cinematography
    The Incomparable Rose Hartman
  • Casey Cormier
    Editing
  • Casey Cormier
    Sound Mix
  • James Zeiss
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    17 minutes 42 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 17, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    6,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.78 : 1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - James Zeiss

Born and raised in The Bronx, James began to study Acting at the Lincoln Center campus of Fordham University. In addition, he was introduced to Screenwriting while attending Fordham and later on continued to learn more about the craft at New York University.

James has been tirelessly working on numerous independent projects as well as had appearances on dozens of television shows, feature films, and syndicated commercials. In addition, he's taken roles on stage throughout the off-off-Broadway theater circuit and even performed stand-up at the infamous Caroline's on Broadway.

In 2013, James published his first book, "Something and Nothing at All" and followed up with the 2016 sequel, "More of the Same Crap".

Today, James continues to nurture his Acting and Writing crafts, and also Produces his own YouTube Series, "Section420: Talkin' Yankees". In the Winter of 2016, James began working on his directorial debut of a film he wrote and produced, "Adult Humans".

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Director Statement

This is a film which allows a curious observer to take peek into the mind of ordinary humans during one afternoon who will determine whether or not a dog will be adopted as a lovable pet or euthanized into obscurity.