Experiencing Interruptions?

Do Evil Thoughts Make an Evil Man?

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A man on his deathbed makes a horrible confession.

  • Simon Stockdale
    Director
    The Softening, What Really Happened
  • Simon Stockdale
    Writer
    The Softening, What Really Happened
  • Mitch Workman
    Director of Photography
    The Softening, What Really Happened, Canvas
  • Hoyt Richards
    Producer
    Dumbbells, Intersection, Hell in a Handbasket, The World's Worst Porn Film
  • April Yanko
    Producer
    Butt Stuff, Woodworking, Murder is On the Table, Pulling the Plug on Mom
  • Logan McCurry
    Producer
    Canvas, The Softening, What Really Happened, Max (Actor), Not for Nothing
  • Hoyt Richards
    Key Cast
    Intersection, Dumbbells, Invisible Prisons, Six Days Seven Nights, Worm Girl, The Next Big Hit,
  • April Yanko
    Key Cast
    Butt Stuff, The Party, Murder Made Me Famous, Force to Fear, Poor Company
  • Logan McCurry
    Sound
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 31, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    6,700 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Available
  • Austin Revolution Film Festival
    Austin, Texas
    United States
    January 31, 2026
    World Premiere
    Best in Show Short Film, Best in Show Actor
  • Reedy Reels
    Greenville, SC
    United States
    March 27, 2026
    South Carolina
  • Allentown Film Festival
    Allentown, PA
    United States
    April 12, 2026
    East Coast
  • West Chester Film Festival
    West Chester, PA
    United States
    April 24, 2026
    West Chester
  • Greater Lehigh Valley Filmmaker's Fest
    Bethlehem, PA
    United States
    April 25, 2026
  • Rivery Valley Film Festival
    Williamsport, PA
    United States
    July 19, 2026
Director Biography - Simon Stockdale

Simon Stockdale is from Philadelphia, PA and specializes in making unique and thought-provoking films. Following a near-death experience with a drunk driver in 2021 he began his career as a filmmaker intending to tell stories that say something. Following his first two features, this is his first short film.

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Director Statement

I am beyond excited to both once again partner with Elemeno Productions and also get to work for the first time with Hoyt Richards and April Yanko! I have respected and admired their work from afar and now actually getting to work with them was exhilirating!

I am extremely proud of this film and can't wait to see the discussions it starts among audiences. I always set out to make people think with my films, and this one in particular I think will start a conversation that will continue long after the credits. So to everyone involved both in production as well as by simply viewing our film - thank you so, so much! You all matter.