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.
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Melissa ButlerDirector
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Melissa ButlerWriter
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Melissa ButlerProducerThe Closet
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Felicia WhiteKey CastThe Closet
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Tremayne BlairKey CastThe Closet
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Newlin ParkerKey Cast
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Elaine MorganKey Cast
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Tim O’ConnellKey Cast
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Ricky BellKey Cast
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Justin ColeKey Cast
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Josh McleanDirector of PhotographyThe Closet
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Jonathan McDougaldStill PhotographyThe Closet
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Darice McDougaldProduction CoordinatorThe Closet
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Charles DoveMakeup ArtistThe Closet
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Marisa McdougaldHairThe Closet
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Jonathan McDougaldSound Mixer
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Samantha De La CruzCamera OperatorThe Closet
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Melissa ButlerEditor
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:Drama
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Runtime:11 minutes 32 seconds
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Completion Date:June 1, 2017
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Production Budget:2,500 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:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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.
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.