Attendant - Shell of a Life
The humorous misadventures of a gas station attendant attempting to paint a mural to memorialize his friend.
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Omar A. SaidDirector
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Luke Hart-MoynihanDirector
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Omar A. SaidWriter
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Luke Hart-MoynihanWriter
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Luke Hart-MoynihanProducer
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Omar A. SaidProducer
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James McConnonProducer
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Omar A. SaidKey Cast
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James McConnonMusic
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Chris Hart-MoynihanMusic
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Luke Hart-MoynihanEditor
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Omar A. SaidEditor
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Luke Hart-MoynihanDirector of Photography
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Karim SaidCast
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Nicole BalogunCast
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Jakob BallardCast
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Izzy DavisThanks
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Ted BronsonEditorial Consultant
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Project Type:Short, Television
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Genres:Comedy, Dramedy, Mockumentary
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Runtime:29 minutes 57 seconds
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Completion Date:August 31, 2024
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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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Hobnobben Film FestivalFort Wayne
United States
October 22, 2023
Finalist - Best Narrative Short Film -
Pack Theater Comedy Film FestivalLos Angeles
United States
August 31, 2024
Winner - Audience Award - Best of Film -
Laughing Gas Film FestivalCulver City
United States
April 1, 2025
Winner - Jury Award and Audience Award -
Long Beach Underground Film FestivalLong Beach, CA
United States
July 18, 2025
Finalist - Best Picture -
Columbia Maryland Film FestivalColumbia, MD
United States
September 9, 2025
Official Selection -
The Be More Film FestivalPykesville, MD
United States
September 20, 2025
Official Selection -
Jorjezian Film FestivalLos Angeles, CA
United States
November 1, 2025
Best Writing
Omar A Said is an actor and writer based in Annapolis, Maryland.
Luke Hart-Moynihan is a writer and producer living in Los Angeles.
This project was filmed on a cell phone over seven days during Omar's work shifts at the featured gas station. It blends unscripted documentary footage with dramatized recreations of real events. Omar continues actively working to gain permission and funding to paint a mural to commemorate his friend Steve and raise awareness of the utility of narcan in reversing opiate overdoses.