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A Different Palate

A sommelier starts to panic when he realizes he enjoys low quality wine

  • Justin Duggan
    Director
  • Justin Duggan
    Writer
  • Justin Duggan
    Producer
  • Justin Duggan
    Key Cast
    "Dylan"
  • Kelly Faherty
    Key Cast
    "Jennifer"
  • Dale Dobson
    Key Cast
    "Todd"
  • Wilson Rouse
    Director of Photography
  • Aislinn Kincaid Nolan
    Assistant Director
  • Aislinn Kincaid Nolan
    Editor
  • Allison Trinklein
    First AC
  • Luke Watson
    Gaffer
  • Dillon Ramage
    Production Design
  • Jacob Roman
    Sound Operator
  • Obi Kimmel
    Key Grip
  • Louis Mellinand
    Best Boy
  • Caleb Earick
    Grip
  • Bobbi McNamara
    Grip
  • Sterling David Tilley III
    "Palate Cleanser" Composed by
  • Charles Caton
    Drum Improvisations by
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Drama
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 45 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 25, 2026
  • Production Budget:
    2,200 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • The Detroit Trinity International Film Festival
    Detroit, Michigan
    United States
    July 17, 2026
    World Premiere
Director Biography - Justin Duggan

Justin is an actor/filmmaker based in Chicago, IL. He has a BFA in Acting from the Chicago College of Performing Arts with Roosevelt University. Over his career he has been in a number of professional film and theatre projects. In 2024, he acted in the short film "Dead Ball" which he also wrote and produced and was lucky enough to pick awards and recognitions from festivals around the world.

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Director Statement

This short film was my first time directing anything. I couldn't have asked for a more awesome crew and cast that supported my script, ideas, and my want to tell a small story about wine. This short is about being comfortable in who you are and how who you are changes, even in small ways. It was a very fun process to make this. I hope you enjoy watching it as much as we enjoyed making it!