38,600 MPH
A misunderstood space enthusiast wishes to leave his small hometown behind, but his ambitions damage his closest relationships.
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West GivensDirector
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West GivensWriter
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West GivensProducer
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Travis MillsProducer
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John Ross GrahamKey Cast"James"A Place Like Mississippi
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Carli SullivanKey Cast"Katie"
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Matthew Lewis TurnerKey Cast"Nick"
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Cara Engh1st AD
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Merina KhanDirector of Photography
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Michael Dick1st AC
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Brooks McMahon2nd AC
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Hailey MorrisProduction Assistant
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Zach McMullenSound RecordistA Place Like Mississippi
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Seth CunninghamGaffer
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Lizzy BamfordKey Grip
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Tungsten OriginalsProduction Company
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Andrew PaynterEditor
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Seth CunninghamColorist
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Zack ChandlerSound Designer
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Project Type:Short, Student
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Genres:Drama, Coming of age
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Runtime:13 minutes 46 seconds
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Completion Date:December 31, 2019
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Production Budget:4,500 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:RED
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Aspect Ratio:2:1
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:Yes
West Givens grew up in Senatobia, Mississippi. Born into a family of artists, his interest in art and filmmaking developed at an early age. In 2016, Givens began pursuing a BFA in Film and Television Production from the Savannah College of Art and Design. In 2019, Givens founded Tungsten Originals, a production company that celebrates and elevates independent filmmakers. Givens has a passion for creating honest media and plans to continue filming projects in his home state.
"38,600 MPH" takes its name from the speed of the Voyager 1 spacecraft. As Voyager 1 explores interstellar space, the film's main character longs to explore the world outside his small hometown. In many ways, the main character is an embodiment of my story. I spent countless hours fantasizing about the outside world with my best friend, even in the same Main Street location that's featured in the film. Growing up in Senatobia had a large impact on my life, and it's why I'm dedicated to shooting my films in Mississippi.
This is the fourth short film that I've written and directed, and I made it with a group of incredible filmmakers from all across the country, many of which I met at SCAD. I believe audiences far and wide will connect with this story, because even though not everyone was born in a small town, we all share a desire to explore the unknown.