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Haunting Past

After a married woman receives photos of herself in a compromising position she gives in to the blackmailer's demands, only to find she isn’t the only one with a secret.​

  • Melissa Butler
    Director
  • Melissa Butler
    Writer
  • Melissa Butler
    Producer
    The Closet
  • Felicia White
    Key Cast
    The Closet
  • Tremayne Blair
    Key Cast
    The Closet
  • Newlin Parker
    Key Cast
  • Elaine Morgan
    Key Cast
  • Tim O’Connell
    Key Cast
  • Ricky Bell
    Key Cast
  • Justin Cole
    Key Cast
  • Josh Mclean
    Director of Photography
    The Closet
  • Jonathan McDougald
    Still Photography
    The Closet
  • Darice McDougald
    Production Coordinator
    The Closet
  • Charles Dove
    Makeup Artist
    The Closet
  • Marisa Mcdougald
    Hair
    The Closet
  • Jonathan McDougald
    Sound Mixer
  • Samantha De La Cruz
    Camera Operator
    The Closet
  • Melissa Butler
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 32 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 1, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    2,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Melissa Butler

Melissa has been writing since she was 5 years old. Throughout her childhood Melissa often wrote skits, plays, and musicals that she would produce and direct for the neighborhood. Melissa has written for Sunflower Express (children’s show on Youtube) and RHN’s VR-20. Melissa lives and works in Raleigh, North Carolina where she works as a freelance writer, producer, and director.

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Director Statement

Haunting Past is my homage to the golden age of film & Film Noir. This film is about secrets. How we try to hide our past, how others will use our secrets against us and how secrets when shared bond people to each other.