Dying to Be Happy

An old cancer patient reminisces about his youthful days spent at a little place called "Spatterdock".

  • John Brooks
    Director
    Criminal Record: Zoo-Kept
  • Russell Hartsell
    Writer
  • Russell Hartsell
    Key Cast
    "The Storyteller"
  • Kaci Hartsell
    Key Cast
    "The Waitress"
  • Kaci Hartsell
    Cinematography
    Criminal Record: Zoo-Kept
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Narrative, Drama
  • Runtime:
    18 minutes 4 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 5, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    21:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - John Brooks

A hardcore knack for film and creative writing since six years of age

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Director Statement

This was my first time directing actual people. It's something to feel accomplished about, but don't let the big guys make you feel like a film can only be good if it has people in it.