Hardhead

A discouraged young man visits his disillusioned father at his fishing camp, before discovering that he plans to turn himself into a fish.

  • John Mudge
    Director
    Mailer Daemon
  • John Mudge
    Writer
  • Daniel Kleinpeter
    Producer
  • Matthew Paul Martinez
    Key Cast
    "Mark"
  • Darrell Philip
    Key Cast
    "Ed"
  • Ari Ross
    Key Cast
    "Grampy Clive"
  • Trenton Mynatt
    Director of Photography
    Mama Love, Uncle
  • Ellen Bull
    Production Designer
  • Thomas Baumgardner
    Editor
  • Aden Paul
    Music
  • Aidan Dykes
    Sound Editor
  • Hunter McHugh
    Casting Director
  • Daniel Kleinpeter
    1st Assistant Director
  • Mary McDade
    1st Assistant Camera
    Mama Love
  • Dan Lacy
    1st Assistant Camera
  • Stirling Downes
    2nd Assistant Camera
  • Jonathan Clement
    Sound Mixer / Boom Op
  • Jack Patterson
    Key Grip
  • JP Mudge
    Construction Coordinator
  • Barton Gilley
    Animatronic Creator / Puppeteer
  • Jeff Galpin
    Wildlife Wrangler
  • Brett Eschette
    Wildlife Wrangler
  • JP Mudge
    Transportation Boat Captain
  • Mike Mudge
    Pontoon Boat Driver
  • Sean O'Grady
    Drone Pilot
  • Liz Labbe
    Poster Creation
  • Davy Nethercutt
    VFX Coordinator
  • Miller Ezell
    Graphic Designer
  • Susan Mudge
    Craft Service / Catering
  • Miller Ezell
    Craft Service / Catering
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Fantasy, Comedy
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    October 3, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    20,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - John Mudge

John Mudge is an independent filmmaker born and raised in Belle Chasse, Louisiana, just 10 miles from the heart of New Orleans.

After graduating from Louisiana State University, where he took multiple film and theatre courses, John migrated back to his home town, and immersed himself in the burgeoning film scene. Starting out as a Production Assistant for shows like NCIS: New Orleans, John soon transitioned to the Grip department, and continues to receive steady work in the industry.

When John is not working on film and television productions, he spends his time improving his skills as a screenwriter and filmmaker, with the goal to one day take the director's seat on a big production of his own.

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Director Statement

Telling stories is something that has been engrained in my DNA since I was born. From recalling a funny incident with friends, to writing and directing a major motion picture, the power of story is one that transcends all barriers. As I have grown older, I have refined my views on movies from mere entertainment, to an opportunity to tell life changing stories with messages you are passionate about. That is my goal: Spreading thought provoking messages through the art of cinema. I hope you all can take something away from my work. If so, then I am one step closer to achieving my goal as a story teller!