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After escaping the police, a young drug user gives in to temptation and is forced to make a life-shattering decision.

  • Dexter Carbone
    Director
    Duel On The Rocks
  • Dexter Carbone
    Writer
    Duel On The Rocks
  • Max Schneiderman
    Writer
  • David Lopez
    Writer
  • Max Schneiderman
    Key Cast
    "Daniel"
    Duel On The Rocks
  • David Lopez
    Key Cast
    "The Devil"
    Duel On The Rocks
  • Dexter Carbone
    Director of Photography
    Duel On The Rocks
  • Dexter Carbone
    Editor
    Duel On The Rocks
  • Max Schneiderman
    Special Effects Editor
  • Sean Carbone
    Score Composer
    Duel On The Rocks
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 26 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 28, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • 54 Film Fest
    Nashville, Tennessee
    United States
    March 19, 2021
    Student Best Visual Effects
  • 54 Film Fest
    Nashville, Tennessee
    United States
    March 19, 2021
    Runner-Up for Student Best Writing/Story
  • 54 Film Fest
    Nashville, Tennessee
    United States
    March 19, 2021
    Runner-Up For Student Best Directing
  • 54 Film Fest
    Nashville, Tennessee
    United States
    March 19, 2021
    Student Best Original Score
  • 54 Film Fest
    Nashville, Tennessee
    United States
    March 19, 2021
    Runner-Up for Student Best Sound Design
  • 54 Film Fest
    Nashville, Tennessee
    United States
    March 19, 2021
    Best Student Use of 10-Year Challenge
  • 54 Film Fest
    Nashville, Tennessee
    United States
    March 19, 2021
    Runner-Up for Best Student Use of Curveball
  • 54 Film Fest
    Nashville, Tennessee
    United States
    March 19, 2021
    Student Best Use of Elements
  • 54 Film Fest
    Nashville, Tennessee
    United States
    March 19, 2021
    Student Best Use of Genre
  • 54 Film Fest
    Nashville, Tennessee
    United States
    March 19, 2021
    Student Best Use of Line
  • 54 Film Fest
    Nashville, Tennessee
    United States
    March 19, 2021
    Best Student Poster
  • 54 Film Fest
    Nashville, Tennessee
    United States
    March 19, 2021
    Student Best Use of Prop
  • 54 Film Fest
    Nashville, Tennessee
    United States
    March 19, 2021
    Best Student Trailer
Director Biography - Dexter Carbone

Director Dexter Carbone is a 14-year-old American filmmaker born and raised in Los Angeles, California. Dexter first became interested in filmmaking when he was in 5th grade. His goal is to attend USC film school and to pursue a career as a director.

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Director Statement

I directed this short film in the 54 Film Fest, which is a competition where contestants make a short film in 54 hours with only a genre, action, prop, and line of dialogue. Some of the challenges making this film were the fact that we had to write, shoot, and edit it all in one weekend. I was inspired by the work of David Fincher in "The Game" to make this film. I also enjoyed portraying the different worlds in this film.