Private Project

Abandon

Shane, a flirtatious pharmacist, meets up with her bestie Dakota at their favorite bar. They happen upon Max, a cute guy who catches Shane’s eye. As the night progresses (various substances get worked into the mix) and the threesome ends up at Max's penthouse, where he receives a text that puts a whole new spin on the situation. The party's over. Before leaving, Shane takes a moment to stop off in Max’s bathroom, where she spies a medicine cabinet full of possibilities. In a desperate play for attention, Shane crafts a one-of-a-kind cocktail for her new friend. They toast, with Shane ensuring the party will continue — on her own terms. Now free to explore deeper, darker fantasies, Shane and Max (with a few visitors, maybe?) push the boundaries of domination, free will, consent, and consciousness.

  • Ronn Burton
    Director
    Enchantments (2015) and Another movie (2013)
  • Nastasha Strang
    Writer
    Family First (2015) and Such a Funny Life (2015)
  • Vanessa Thorpe
    Writer
    The Place Beyond the Pines and Breaking Dawn
  • Stephen K Davis
    Writer
    Family First (2015) and News 11 (2014)
  • Ronn Burton
    Writer
    Enchantments (2015) and Another movie (2013)
  • Nastasha Strang
    Producer
    Family First (2015) and Such a Funny Life (2015)
  • Nastasha Strang
    Key Cast
    Family First (2015) and Such a Funny Life (2015)
  • Vanessa Thorpe
    Key Cast
    The Place Beyond the Pines and Breaking Dawn
  • Stephen K Davis
    Key Cast
    Family First (2015) and News 11 (2014)
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 57 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 20, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    7,200 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Ronn Burton

Ronn Burton is a filmmaker, stage director, and actor splitting his time between New York City and Oklahoma. As an actor, his work has been seen Off-Broadway at Carnegie Hall, Union Square Theatre, Second Stage Uptown, the York Theatre, and Symphony Space, and at regional theaters all over the country. Film and Television credits include appearances in the Soho Film Festival and The Biography Channel. His first film Breathe was an official selection at the Tiny Film Festival. His recent work includes the mini-series Encounters (currently in post-production) and the film Abandon, both slated for release in 2018. 

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