Private Project

After a Date with Anxiety

Over two years and an entire pandemic later, this anxiety-riddled couple finally went on their first date and discuss the (humanized) feelings about it just minutes after.

  • Adam Smith
    Director
  • Darrian Tyra
    Director of Photography
  • Adam Smith
    Writer
  • Ethan Brown
    Score Composer
  • Michael Reitano
    Key Cast
    "Ben"
  • Ally Wukitsch
    Key Cast
    "Mindy"
  • Connor Vannatta
    Key Cast
    "Kyle"
  • Dimitri Gann
    Key Cast
    "Eddie"
  • Ray Council
    Key Cast
    "Ray"
  • Jessica Parris
    Lights and Wardrobe
  • Elizabeth Callis
    Audio
  • Patti Meadors
    Assistant Director
  • Wishing Whales Motion Pictures
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    comedy, romcom, romance, rom-com
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 21 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 17, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    150 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Hollywood Gold Awards
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    March 21, 2022
    Comedy Gold
  • Twin Rivers Media Festival
    Asheville, NC
    United States
    March 12, 2022
    Official Selection
  • Hollywood Gold Awards
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    March 21, 2022
    Official Selection
  • Cult Movies International Film Festival

    United Kingdom
    March 19, 2022
    Official Selection
  • Couch Film Festival
    Toronto, Ontario
    Canada
    March 23, 2022
    Nominee for Best Comedy
Director Biography - Adam Smith

Adam grew up in the Missouri "Bootheel" where he attended Sikeston Senior High and was awarded for excellence in journalism for his contributions to the school newspaper and live sports productions crew. Later he attended Southeast Missouri State University, completing a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communications: TV & Film and a minor in Sports Management. He now focuses on screenwriting, screenplay editing for "Voices on Paper," self-producing award winning shorts, and producing a six-part web series called "Shot Night." His past work includes ESPN affiliated productions, short films, and local commercials. Adam is currently looking for work in television or film productions, in Milwaukee/Chicago area.

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