A Cave Allegory
The film was made by Jillian Hovatter (writer/star), Nicole Wren-Faulkner (writer/cinematographer), and Nathan Rucker (writer/director/editor). The film co-stars Drema Stringer and has an original song by Erik Woods that helps everything come together like a nice rug. Jillian plays Lilly, an anthropology professor who struggles to care for her mother, played by Drema Stringer, who needs medical care due to her advancing illness.
We wrote, shot, and cut this film in West Virginia. This film also stars West Virginians.
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Nathan RuckerDirector
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Jillian HovatterWriter
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Nicole LawrenceWriter
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Nathan RuckerWriter
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Jillian HovatterKey Cast"Lily"
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Drema StringerKey Cast"Mom"
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:drama, appalchian
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Runtime:6 minutes 39 seconds
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Completion Date:August 14, 2023
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Production Budget:100 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
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72 Hour Film ChallengeHuntington
United States
August 28, 2023
Huntington Premiere
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September Open Screen NightHuntington
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United States
October 28, 2023
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