Capital Games - A 48 Hour Film

A nutty small business owner calls five of his employees in on a Saturday to compete for their jobs in a series of schoolyard games.

  • Cole J Sheldon
    Director
  • Beah Travis
    Writer
  • Cole J Sheldon
    Writer
  • Blake Shingleton
    Writer
  • Jon Gollner
    Writer
  • Lucas Larson
    Writer
  • Cole J Sheldon
    Producer
  • Beah Travis
    Producer
  • Mike Q. Hanlon
    Key Cast
    "Liam Shingleton"
  • René David Gotiear II
    Key Cast
    "Noah Kingston"
  • Christian Gill
    Key Cast
    "Jeff Hammil"
  • Gabrielle Johnson
    Key Cast
    "Wanda "Matty" Matson"
  • Nicholas LaPoint
    Key Cast
    "Glenn Henderson"
  • Jon Gollner
    Key Cast
    "Jerry Schmelig"
  • Blake Shingleton
    Director of Photography
  • Joey O'Connor
    Composer
  • Jon Gollner
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 13 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 30, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    640 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Canon C300
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85/1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • 2023 Wisconsin 48 Hour Film Project
    Madison
    United States
    May 21, 2023
    2023 Wisconsin 48 Hour Film Project
    Audience Favorite Award
  • Pizza Sutra Short Film Festival
    Milwaukee, WI
    United States
    August 19, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Port of Fear Film Festival
    Kenosha, Wi
    United States
    October 1, 2023
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Cole J Sheldon

Cole J Sheldon is an independent filmmaker based in Wisconsin. He has been creating narrative and commercial films since 2013 and focuses heavily on telling stories with emotional weight & real world connection. He currently lives in Sheboygan, Wi with his wife Hannah, daughters Sophia and Isla, and dog Goose.

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Director Statement

This film was a blast to make. I typically like to write in solitude, and on a 48 Hour Film Project that tends to hurt the final product, as I don't have any other voices in the room challenging me to take risks or actually SAY something with my script.

When we drew the genre Sports/Game film, my mind immediately went to a dramatic narrative about an athlete down on their luck and in need of a second chance. After lengthy discussion, I realized that we had a chance to make a statement (with some humor, to boot) about different generations relationship with their jobs and commitment to "the man".

This film poses the question "Is it better to kill for a job that wouldn't for you, or is it better to just walk away". A humorous take on a real issue facing many people around the world.