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Candy Cakes

High-fructose dreams of escape.

  • Joshua Gaestel
    Director
    Portulaca Drive, Meek Lover Creek, What Happens to Roadkill
  • Joshua Gaestel
    Writer
    What Happens to Roadkill, Portulaca Drive, Meek Lover Creek
  • Joshua Gaestel
    Producer
  • Mia Goodman
    Key Cast
    "Gradey"
  • Jackson Taylor
    Key Cast
    "Quade"
  • Claudio Orefice
    Key Cast
    "Pete"
  • Sandra Wang
    Key Cast
    "Church Caretaker"
  • David Wurtzel
    Director of Photography
    What Happens to Roadkill
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 25 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 17, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • London Movie Awards
    London
    United Kingdom
    Best Picture
  • Massachusetts Independent Film Festival
    Southbridge, MA
    April 12, 2023
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Joshua Gaestel

Joshua Gaestel is an Emmy nominated director, cinematographer, and editor. His previous work includes creating the documentary series “Five to Nine” for Connecticut Public Media, and serving as director of photography for the music series “Amplify”. Candy Cakes is his third short film. His previous film, What Happens to Roadkill, screened, and won awards at multiple independent film festivals. To Joshua film is the most exciting way to communicate slippery ideas, and he can't wait to chase the next one.

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