Experiencing Interruptions?

Dancing in the Moonlight

Don is an aspiring writer and hopeless romantic who finds love and compassion with the new girl, Ellie. When Ellie discovers that her childhood cancer has returned, Don makes it his mission to ensure the rest of Ellie's life is just as good as it was, if not better than when they met.

  • Landon Boettcher
    Director
  • Landon Boettcher
    Writer
  • Anja Oelofse
    Producer
  • Kaylee Harger
    Producer
    Girl
  • Michael Gerard White
    Executive Producer
    Between the Lines
  • Kaylee Harger
    Cinematographer
  • Landon Boettcher
    Editor
  • Cayden Otte
    Key Cast
    "Don"
  • Molly Miracle
    Key Cast
    "Ellie"
  • Ryland Stephens
    Key Cast
    "Reggie"
  • Rylee Koehler
    Key Cast
    "Ilsa"
  • Kyle Hubbell
    Key Cast
    "Waiter"
  • Nolan Flanagan
    Sound
  • Quin Otto
    Sound
  • Travis Boock
    Sound
  • Zarke Yates
    Sound
  • Mackinzie Arnholt
    Lights
  • Melinda Winhold
    Lights
  • Anthony Munderloh
    Color
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Romance, Drama
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 34 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 25, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Wayne State College
  • Wildcat Spirit Film Festival
    Wayne, NE
    United States
    April 25, 2023
    Local Premiere
    Local Premiere
  • Serbest International Film Festival
    Kishinev
    Moldova, Republic of
    September 7, 2023
    International Premiere
    Quarter Finalist
  • Flatwater Film Festival
    Seward, NE
    United States
    September 27, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Iowa-Nebraska Heartland Film Festival
    Corning, Iowa
    United States
    March 8, 2025
    Official Selection
Distribution Information
  • Hot Attic Film Studios
    Distributor
    Country: United States
    Rights: All Rights, Internet, Theatrical
  • Boettcher Entertainment
    Distributor
    Country: United States
    Rights: Internet, Video on Demand, Video / Disc
Director Biography - Landon Boettcher

Landon James Boettcher (Born October 11, 2003) is an author, screenwriter, actor, and director residing in Wayne, Nebraska pursuing an undergraduate degree in Film Production at Wayne State College.

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Director Statement

My ex-girlfriend and best friend, Izabella Eckhardt, suffered from Pineoblastoma in middle school, then again right before moving to college. This film is in dedication to her and her battles with the dreaded cancer that plagued the majority of her life.