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Americana

A gathering of tales about American youth learning to navigate adulthood on the unforgiving streets of America. Our first episode takes a look at runaways teens and lovers Sarah and Jesse. After years of rolling with the tide, Sarah is at her end and needs a a stable home life. Jesse has his work cut out for him, though he may have made the wrong decision.

  • Leon R Hogg
    Director
    Goodnight Sacramento
  • Leon R Hogg
    Writer
    Goodnight Sacramento
  • Filipp Degtjarjov
    Producer
  • Aayush Kumaran
    Key Cast
    "Jesse"
  • Sharon Eitany
    Key Cast
    "Sarah"
  • Phil Degtjarjov
    Key Cast
    "Marvin"
  • Fernanda Meada
    Key Cast
    "Julie"
  • Joshua Fallat
    Key Cast
    "Brent Weiss"
  • Natalie Holt Macdonald
    Key Cast
    "Diana"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    30 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    March 24, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital 2k
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Leon R Hogg

Born in the Midwest of the United States, Leon Hogg began in the industry at Karamu House, a community theater in Cleveland, Oh. After an intensive program in 2005 with Los Angeles Film School, he began working with several studios in Los Angeles. During the Last 15 years, Leon has worked in the camera department and continued writing his own projects. In 2017, Leon took on the title of Director as a new growth path of his career, following his MFA acceptance to Chapman University's Documentary Program. Leon is open to narrative and documentary features and series projects.

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Director Statement

This project was a real passion piece on a budget. With the help of some industry friends, during a regular weekend, we created this project. I have spent a long time learning from other directors and their sets. To have had this opportunity with real actors and filmmakers was a great milestone in my career. We all hope you enjoy our project.