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Blackout

Blackout follows the story of Tracey as she spirals downwards from addiction and alcoholism.

  • Caitlin Carleton
    Director
    Fantasy Pony, Difficult Conversations, This Webseries
  • Caitlin Carleton
    Writer
    This Webseries
  • Caitlin Carleton
    Producer
    Fantasy Pony, This Webseries, Difficult Conversations
  • Caitlin Carleton
    Key Cast
    "Tracey"
    Corportately Challenged, SnowFall, Party of Five
  • Jack Carlisle
    Key Cast
    "Josh"
    Deadline, House of Usher
  • Patrick Hickman
    Key Cast
    "Patrick"
    Ribbons, Runners
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 45 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 21, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Caitlin Carleton

Caitlin Carleton is an actor and filmmaker from Cleveland, Ohio currently living in Los Angeles. She has two films on the festival circuit- FANTASY PONY, a mockumentary about girls who collect model horses, and BLACKOUT, a drama about a woman spiraling down from addiction. She is inspired by stories about second chances and she loves to find the comedy in things.
She has her own production company "Red Sage Productions" which has produced pilots, web series, theater, films, and stand-up shows. Caitlin also started a non-profit organization called "Just Give Love" which helps the homeless living in Los Angeles. She lives with her pitbull, Spencer.

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Director Statement

Blackout is a very personal story for me. I grew up around addiction and alcoholism and I watched first hand how easily it can destroy the lives of loved ones around me. It is really easy to judge the behavior of someone else, but when you are in it, it is much harder.