Candy Cakes
High-fructose dreams of escape.
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Joshua GaestelDirectorPortulaca Drive, Meek Lover Creek, What Happens to Roadkill
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Joshua GaestelWriterWhat Happens to Roadkill, Portulaca Drive, Meek Lover Creek
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Joshua GaestelProducer
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Mia GoodmanKey Cast"Gradey"
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Jackson TaylorKey Cast"Quade"
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Claudio OreficeKey Cast"Pete"
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Sandra WangKey Cast"Church Caretaker"
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David WurtzelDirector of PhotographyWhat Happens to Roadkill
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Project Type:Short
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Runtime:6 minutes 25 seconds
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Completion Date:September 17, 2022
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Production Budget:3,000 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:2.39:1
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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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London Movie AwardsLondon
United Kingdom
Best Picture -
Massachusetts Independent Film FestivalSouthbridge, MA
April 12, 2023
Official Selection
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.