Fish Out of Water

A script by award-winning author and screenwriter Jenni James adapted by Talitha Hanks, "Fish Out of Water" introduces us to a group of volunteer firefighters who unexpectedly make a splash with their first thematic calendar. This lighthearted tale of not taking yourself too seriously highlights the fact that heroes can come in all shapes and sizes.

  • Talitha Hanks
    Director
  • Jenni James
    Writer
    Quarantine for Two, Not Cinderella's Type
  • Ricardo Costa
    Producer
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  • Jade Gottfredson
    Producer
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  • Wes Tolman
    Key Cast
    "Frank"
    Destined at Christmas, The Chosen
  • Dave Martinez
    Key Cast
    "Justin"
    The Stolen Valley, Even in Dreams
  • Michael Hanks
    Key Cast
    "Bob"
    Oregon Trail
  • Bryson Alejandro
    Key Cast
    "Adrian"
    Avocado Toast, Murder at the Hive
  • Paul Cartwright
    Key Cast
    "Victory Von Victor"
    It Is Clean, Carrie's Conversation
  • Shona Kay
    Key Cast
    "Laura"
    Beautiful Beast, In Emma's Footsteps
  • Weixin Le
    Key Cast
    "Cindy"
    Scarlett, Destined at Christmas
  • Hayley Bobay
    Key Cast
    "Jazmine"
    Hold the Pass
  • Charlotte Hemmings
    Key Cast
    "Candice"
    Quest for Love, The Competition
  • James Dalrymple
    Cinematography
  • Sarah Kay Costa
    Wardrobe
  • James Kettle
    Sound
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    18 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    February 3, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    12,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Zions Indie Film Festival
    Orem, UT
    United States
    March 18, 2023
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Zepstone Film Festival
    Salt Lake City
    United States
    June 17, 2023
    Best Comedy
Director Biography - Talitha Hanks

Talitha was born in SLC, UT, and attended Brigham Young University, where she worked as the lead anchor on the college news station and founded the university's wildly popular improvisational comedy team "Laugh Out Loud" in 2002. Her international commercial acting and modeling work includes clients such as Poo-Pouri, Overstock, Purple Mattress, Micron, LifeVantage, RC Willey, VSP Direct, Franklin Covey, NuSkin and many more. Talitha represented herself as a pop singer on Fox's American Idol 3 different seasons and one season of America's Got Talent. She plays with Utah's first and top-rated improvisational troupe: Quick Wits in Utah. Her film credits include Fatherly Obsession (Lifetime), Harmontown (Dave Harmon), Lakes Seven and the Golden Gun, and Reflections in the Mud. Talitha is represented by Talent Management Group in Utah.

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