Captive on Christmas

John hates Christmas. Always has. This year, it gets even worse when he's kidnapped by a lonely Uber driver named Ernie who just so happens to be the biggest fan of the holiday season. Will John be able to escape? Will he learn to appreciate the holiday? Watch the film and find out.

  • Joe Mertens
    Director
  • Joe Mertens
    Writer
  • Joe Mertens
    Producer
  • Seth Kummer
    Key Cast
    "John"
  • Kirk Giencke
    Key Cast
    "Ernie "
  • Tyler Grube
    Key Cast
    "Tyler"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Crime, Holiday
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 50 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 22, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    25 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director - Joe Mertens