Ellie

A father, pursued by ruthless foes, uses games to distract his daughter from danger, inadvertently preparing her for their perilous journey. He relies on resourcefulness to protect her and strengthen their bond.

  • Vinny O'Brien
    Director
    Ambulance, Shang-Chi, Tenet
  • Vinny O'Brien
    Writer
  • Vinny O'Brien
    Producer
  • Jim Churchman
    Producer
    Venom, Captain Marvel, Doctor Strange
  • Mikki Rossenberg
    Producer
  • Michael P Blevins
    Producer
  • Vinny O'Brien
    Key Cast
    "John "
  • Penelope Kapudija
    Key Cast
    "Ellie"
  • Ashley Versher
    Key Cast
    "Sandra"
  • John K Lange
    Editors
  • Neil Watson
    Director of Photography
  • Jonathan Shanes
    Score Composer
  • Gabriel Gelbrecht
    Key Sound Designer
  • Maria Jose Gomez
    Colorist
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Thriller, Drama, action
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 11 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 30, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    12,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Vinny O'Brien

Former Golden Glove champion, Alaskan commercial fisherman turned film maker. First time Director as this project, Ellie is my directorial and producer debut.

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Director Statement

I love to tell stories and my goal is to blend a little bit of action with a little bit of art to give the viewer a beautiful experience.