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Detective Brown Short Film

A weary detective reluctantly takes on a baffling new case: a string of audacious doughnut shop robberies shaking his small town. As Brown dives deeper, what seems like a simple snack theft turns into a hilarious and unexpected conspiracy—one that hits closer to home than he ever imagined. With dry wit, awkward brawls, and plenty of coffee, Brown must outsmart the culprits before the town’s sweet tooth leads to chaos.

  • Spencer Winburn
    Director
    Sugarloaf: Home Sweet Home
  • Spencer Winburn
    Writer
    Sugarloaf: Home Sweet Home
  • Eric Brown
    Producer
    Sugarloaf: Home Sweet Home
  • Spencer Winburn
    Producer
    Sugarloaf: Home Sweet Home
  • Eric Brown
    Key Cast
    "Detective Brown"
  • Vonnie Estrada
    Key Cast
    "Detective Lopez"
  • Henry Young Jr.
    Key Cast
    "Detective Carter"
  • Zach Dixon
    Key Cast
    "Detective Sullivan"
  • Katie Sutherland
    Key Cast
    "Christy"
  • Savannah Manes
    SFX Makeup Artist
  • Demitrius McDonald
    Assistant Camera (AC) — Day Player
    Red Arrow: Code Red
  • Skyler Mayer
    Assistant Director — Day Player
  • Madison Gibson
    Assistant Makeup Artist — Day Player
  • Katie Sutherland
    Executive Producer
  • The Caffeinated Cow
    Special Thanks
  • Coker University
    Special Thanks
  • Peggy Keith Winburn
    In memory of
  • Luiz Gustavo Brocco
    Color Department
  • Sailendra Saharia
    Sound Mixer
  • Project Type:
    Short, Television
  • Genres:
    Action, Comedy, Holiday
  • Runtime:
    27 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    December 31, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    2,100 USD
  • 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:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Spencer Winburn

Spencer Wimber is a filmmaker, writer, and storyteller known for blending suspense, heart, and humor into unique cinematic worlds. With a passion for faith-driven themes, sharp wit, and dynamic characters, Spencer has worked across multiple genres including drama, thriller, and comedy. His recent work on Sugarloaf showcased his ability to craft engaging narratives with memorable, larger-than-life personalities. Now, with the Detective Brown spinoff, Spencer continues to expand the Sugarloaf universe—this time with a holiday twist—bringing his long-held dream of making a Christmas action-comedy to life.

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Director Statement

Detective Brown is a comedic, Christmas-themed action short that spins directly out of the world we built in Sugarloaf. From the beginning, I’ve been fascinated by the idea of continuing that universe—not just with sequels, but through side stories that explore different characters, tones, and creative angles, all while keeping the same shared backdrop.

This short film is my opportunity to do exactly that. Detective Brown, with his sharp wit always felt like a character who could carry his own adventure. Bringing him back in a holiday setting allowed me to mix genres in a way I’ve always wanted: blending the charm and warmth of Christmas with the energy and playfulness of action-comedy.

In many ways, this project is a creative playground—one where I can expand the Sugarloaf world, experiment with tone, and tell a self-contained story that still connects to something larger. I’ve always wanted to make a Christmas action-comedy, and this is my chance to finally do it. The result is something I’m deeply excited about: a fun, festive ride that gives audiences a fresh perspective on a familiar world.