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A Killer By Night

After the death of a young boy, a rookie detective and a femme fatal search for answers while unraveling the mysteries of a crime-infested city.

  • Scott Morris
    Director
  • Scott Morris
    Writer
  • Nicole Sofia
    Producer
  • Scott Morris
    Producer
  • Lizette Mynhardt
    Key Cast
    "Cynthia"
  • Aiden Martin
    Key Cast
    "Detective Bernardo"
  • Connor Dutchak
    Key Cast
    "The Informer"
  • Bill Sleno
    Key Cast
    "The Kingpin"
  • Paul Moore
    Key Cast
    "Waiter"
  • Nate Wood
    Director of Photography
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Crime, Film Noir, Drama
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 36 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 28, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    1,100 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Sheridan College
  • Alternative Film Festival
    Toronto
    Canada
    September 23, 2019
    Canadian Premiere
    Nominated for Best Thriller
  • Fabulosis Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    November 18, 2019
  • Genre Celebration Festival
    Toyko
    Japan
    December 7, 2019
  • An Anti-Hero Production Genre Festival
    Burbank, California
    United States
    January 31, 2020
  • IndieX Film Fest
    Hollywood, Los Angelos
    United States
    December 20, 2019
    American Premiere
    Nominated for Best Film Noir Short Film
  • Zero Degree Film Contest
    Punjab
    India
    January 3, 2020
    India Premiere
    Special Mention
  • Thinking Hat Fiction Challenge
    Punjab
    India
    January 18, 2020
    Best Noir Short
  • Fargo Fantastic Film festival
    Fargo
    United States
    October 14, 2020
  • Motion For Pictures Film Festival
    Cary
    United States
    February 5, 2020
Director Biography - Scott Morris

Hello, my name is Scott Edward Morris a film student out of Sheridan College in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. I have been training in the industry for a long while now, my new main focus is to get into producing content for TV however I have so many smaller projects that I'm trying to get through, outside of my school of course. My future aspirations are to become a producer, writer, and director of film and television.

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Director Statement

"A Killer By Night" was my response to the films of the noir age, more than just an homage, a new way of looking at Noir Films. I knew I wanted to tackle characters that could be vulnerable in an age where that wasn't common for the leading man. I wanted to explore the potential of a strong female character fighting for what she wants. This film is my first attempt at working with actors and I can proudly say that I allowed them to bring their own ideas to the screen, and have learned that I will continue to do so.