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Canners (for CIFF)

“Canners” is a dark comedy/fantasy film about greed, jealousy and aluminum cans. Two rival homeless men scour the streets in search of their livelihood and survival—recyclables, until a mysterious trashcan is discovered and disrupts the balance of power.

  • Nuevo Bros
    Director
  • Michael Borgen
    Writer
  • Darren Doyle
    Writer
  • Nuevo Bros
    Producer
  • Kent Hatch
    Key Cast
    "Joe Brazil"
    Choo Choo
  • Burtis
    Key Cast
    "Cowboy"
    American Zealot
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    30 minutes 43 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 1, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    2,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital 1080pHD
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • CIFF

    Judges Choice, Best Comedy, Best Editing
Director Biography - Nuevo Bros

Michael Borgen and Darren Doyle form the writing/directing duo, the Nuevo Bros. "Canners" is their debut short film.

Michael Borgen (39) writer/director currently resides in Southern California. Credits include the "Let's Dine Out" PBS food review show.

Darren Doyle (40) writer/director currently resides in Long Beach, CA.

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Director Statement

The Nuevo Bros capture both the novel and mundane nature of the human condition in new and exciting ways. We executed an original, micro budget film, "Canners" that honors our influences and tells a compelling story.