Penance

Death struggles to do his only job when he discovers his first victim is the love of his life.

  • Donald A Rogers
    Director
  • Donald A Rogers
    Writer
  • Donald A Rogers
    Producer
  • Yana Hart
    Key Cast
    "Overseer"
  • Vladimir Bodurov
    Key Cast
    "Sam"
  • Raven Light
    Key Cast
    "Jess"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Fantasy, Drama
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 38 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 7, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    300 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - InFocus Film School
Director Biography - Donald A Rogers

Donald is a neurodiverse film maker located in Vancouver, BC, Canada. With a background in theatre, he has recently completed the Film Production program at InFocus film school. He enjoys writing dramatic scripts and got involved in film when some friends asked him to join in an 48-hour film challenges.

Donald has a neurological disorder called Essential Tremor. It effects his hands, head and voice. Writing and filmmaking gives him a voice and helps him to be expressive in ways that overcome his physical challenges.

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Director Statement

This film originally started out as a comedy and transformed into a drama. I really enjoyed working on this school project and hope that you will enjoy it as well.