Baby Blues - Going Dark
Barney needs a tooth out. His regular dentist is not in the office, but that's OK -- Dr Carroway and her assistant Penny will take care of him today ... He really should have rescheduled. This is not going to go well, especially after the power goes out.
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JAMES P GLEASONDirectorAntebody
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James P GleasonWriterAntebody
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Cynthia GravineseProducerWatching Walter, Meet Me At the Barre
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Gavin GlennonProducer
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James P GleasonProducerAntebody
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Tyler PoelleKey Cast"Barney"
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Shanti LowryKey Cast"Ashley (Dr Carroway)"Persona
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Aliya VictoriyaKey Cast"Penny"
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Jim OrtliebKey Cast"Dr Cristol"
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Project Type:Short
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Runtime:19 minutes 20 seconds
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Completion Date:August 14, 2024
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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:No
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Student Project:No
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Horror-on-Sea Film FestivalSouthend-on-Sea
United Kingdom
January 11, 2025
World Premiere
WINNER - Best VHS Case -
The International Horror & Sci-Fi Film FestivalPhoenix, AZ
United States
March 29, 2025
United States Theatrical Premiere
Official Selection -
The International Horror & Sci-Fi Film FestivalPhoenix, AZ
United States
April 4, 2025
Official Selection -
The International Horror & Sci-Fi Film FestivalPhoenix, AZ
United States
April 5, 2025
Official Selection -
Beverly Hills Film FestivalHollywood, CA
United States
April 4, 2025
Los Angeles Premiere
Official Selection -
Panic FestKansas City, MO
United States
March 27, 2025
Virtual Festival Premiere
Official Selection -
HollyShorts Comedy Film FestivalGlendale, CA
United States
May 3, 2025
Official Selection -
Ravenheart International Fantastic Film FestivalOslo
Norway
June 13, 2025
Official Selection -
Ravenheart International Fantastic Film FestivalOslo
Norway
June 14, 2025
Official Selection -
CryptshowBadalona (Barcelona)
Spain
July 4, 2025
Official Selection -
Gen Con Film FestivalIndianapolis, IN
United States
August 1, 2025
Official Selection -
Popcorn Frights Film FestivalFort Lauderdale, FL
United States
August 9, 2025
Official Selection -
Houston Horror Film FestivalHouston, TX
United States
August 10, 2025
WINNER - Best Special Effects - Short Film (Ryan Ward & Salina Ward - Little Shop of Gore FX) -
GenreBlast Film FestivalWinchester, VA
United States
August 29, 2025
WINNER - Best Screenplay - Short Film (James P Gleason), NOMINATED - Best Comedy - Short Film (Cynthia Gravinese, Gavin Glennon, James P Gleason), NOMINATED - Best Actress - Short Film (Shanti Lowry as Ashley), NOMINATED - Best F/X - Short Film (Ryan Ward & Salina Ward - Little Shop of Gore FX) -
Cinefantasy International Fantastic Film FestivalSão Paulo
Brazil
September 6, 2025
South American Premiere
Official Selection -
HorrorHound Film FestivalCincinnati, OH
United States
September 13, 2025
WINNER - Best Directing in a Short Film (James P Gleason), WINNER - Best Editing in a Short Film (Jeremy Lerman, James P Gleason), AUDIENCE AWARD - Sick Puppy Award for Best Kill, AUDIENCE AWARD - Nasty Nemesis Award for Best Villain, NOMINATED - Best Short Film (Cynthia Gravinese, Gavin Glennon, James P Gleason), NOMINATED - Best Writing in a Short Film (James P Gleason), NOMINATED - Best Lead Performance in a Short Film (Tyler Poelle as Barney), NOMINATED - Best Supporting Performance in a Short Film (Aliiya Victoriya as Penny), NOMINATED - Best Supporting Performance in a Short Film (Shanti Lowry as Ashley), NOMINATED - Best Cinematography in a Short Film (Colin Oh), NOMINATED - Best Production Design in a Short Film (Danny Cistone), NOMINATED - Best Special Effects in a Short Film (Ryan Ward & Salina Ward - Little Shop of Gore FX), NOMINATED - Best Sound Design in a Short Film (Gabriel J. Serrano) -
Montreal Requiem Fear FestMontreal, QC
Canada
September 20, 2025
Official Selection -
HorrOrigins Film FestivalTucson, AZ
United States
September 28, 2025
Official Selection -
Flickers Vortex Film Festival (Rhode Island Film FestivalProvidence, RI
United States
October 3, 2025
WINNER - Best Horror Comedy Short (Cynthia Gravinese, Gavin Glennon, James P Gleason) -
GrimmfestManchester
United Kingdom
October 10, 2025
Official Selection -
The Dead of Night Film FestivalSouthport
United Kingdom
October 11, 2025
Official Selection -
SITGES - International Fantastic Film Festival of CataloniaSitges (Barcelona)
Spain
October 12, 2025
Official Selection - Brigadoon -
LUSCA Fantastic Film FestSan Juan, PR
United States
October 18, 2025
Official Selection -
Atlanta Horror Film FestivalAtlanta, GA
United States
October 19, 2025
Official Selection -
HorrorHaus Film FestivalSanta Clarita, CA
United States
October 25, 2025
Official Selection -
Fright Nights - the ultimate festival of featPasching (Linz)
Austria
October 25, 2025
Official Selection -
Razor Reel FlandersBruges
Belgium
October 31, 2025
Official Selection -
Sin City Horror FestLas Vegas, NV
United States
November 7, 2025
WINNER - Sin City Horror Blood, Sweat & Fears Award for Excellence in Filmmaking -
South Carolina Underground Film FestivalColumbia, SC
United States
November 8, 2025
Official Selection -
Ethereal Horror FestAustin, TX
United States
November 15, 2025
WINNER - Best Extended Short (Cynthia Gravinese, Gavin Glennon, James P Gleason), WINNER - Best Practical Effects (Ryan Ward & Salina Ward - Little Shop of Gore FX) -
Melbourne Underground Film FestivalHawthorn (Melbourne)
Australia
November 29, 2025
Australian Premiere
WINNER - Best International Short (Cynthia Gravinese, Gavin Glennon, James P Gleason), WINNER - Best Comedy (Cynthia Gravinese, Gavin Glennon, James P Gleason), WINNER - Best Actress in a Short (Shanti Lowry as Ashley)
James P (Jim) Gleason hails from Chicago (GO CUBS !!) but currently lives in LA.
"King Kong" (1933) was the movie that Inspired Jim to make movies. Upon his first viewing at the age of six, he promptly raced out to the front yard, climbed atop the fire hydrant and roared at passing cars until his mom called him back inside to clean up his dinosaurs. He still looks fondly at fire hydrants. And he can't pass a dinosaur museum without stopping in to say "Hi" to the old bones.