Experiencing Interruptions?

Drop-Off

Misconceived perceptions and stereotypes make up most of what we believe to be true. What's the truth if you only see one side?

  • Vanja Renee
    Executive Producer
  • Shawn Cortel
    Director
  • Sten Olson
    Co-Director
  • Sten Olson
    Cinematographer
  • Shawn Cortel
    Writer
  • Shawn Cortel
    Producer
  • Vanja Renee
    Producer
  • Shawn Cortel
    Key Cast
    "Black Man"
  • Spenser Granese
    Key Cast
    "Undercover Cop 1"
  • Josh Ford
    Key Cast
    "Undercover Cop 2"
  • Sid O'Connell
    Key Cast
    "Tattooed Man"
  • Nathan Anderson
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 22 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 24, 2016
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    HDCAM
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16x19
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • World Film Fair
    New York
    United States
    October 28, 2018
    Winner: Best Short Drama Film & Official Selection
  • 24th Annual African American Film Marketplace & S.E. Manly Short Film Showcase
    Los Angeles
    United States
    April 27, 2018
    Official Selection
  • German United Film Festival
    Berlin
    Germany
    Finalist: Best Short & Official Selection
  • London International STORY FIRST Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    Semi-Finalist: Best Comedy & Official Selection
  • Directors Circle Festival Of Shorts
    Internet
    November 5, 2017
    Official Selection
  • Paris Lift-Off Online Film Festival
    Internet
    October 30, 2017
    Official Selection
  • PopUp Anthology
    Trenton, New Jersey
    United States
    October 20, 2017
    Official Selection
  • Reel Black Men Film Festival
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    October 14, 2017
    Official Selection
  • Filmchilla
    Joshua Tree, CA
    United States
    September 30, 2017
    Official Selection
  • St. Lawrence International Film Festival
    Internet
    July 5, 2017
    Official Selection
  • NewFilmmakers Los Angeles
    Los Angeles
    United States
    February 18, 2017
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
  • The Accolade Global Film Competition

    United States
    Winner: Award Of Merit & Official Selection
  • Los Angeles CineFest
    Los Angeles
    United States
    Finalist: Best Short & Official Selection
Director Biography - Shawn Cortel

Shawn Cortel, left his midwest roots to attend college at, Pepperdine University, where he graduated with a B.A. in Theatre Arts. He has performed on stage and screen from NYC to California and has a strong love for self expression through all artistic mediums. This is his directorial debut.

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Director Statement

I wrote this in 2014 while living in NY at the time of the protests, demonstrations, killings, and turmoil surrounding the state of African Americans and the way we are viewed. I was compelled to be involved in the movement, Black Lives Matter, but knew it best I involve myself differently. My goal is to reach a broader and non-expecting audience with an underlining theme that doesn't beat you over the head. This is the outcome.