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Hashing it Out

Sam, an anxious woman, struggles to write the eulogy for her father's funeral. On the day of the funeral, her father's ghost appears and offers to share a joint. Despite the absurdity of smoking with a ghost, let alone smoking with her father, Sam accepts, and together the two finally have the chance to find forgiveness and closure.

  • Gerald Rascionato
    Director
    Open Water 3: Cage Dive, Claw
  • Christine Hughes
    Writer
  • Gerald Rascionato
    Writer
  • Christine Hughes
    Producer
  • Gerald Rascionato
    Producer
  • Bob McLean
    Key Cast
  • Christine Hughes
    Key Cast
  • Sarah Reddy
    Director of Photography
  • Corey Wallace
    Composer
  • Michael Archacki
    Sound Designer
  • Sarah Reddy
    Colorist
  • Genres:
    Dark Comedy
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 22 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 15, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Gerald Rascionato

In 2013, Gerald Rascionato started his own production company, Just One More Productions, where he wrote, directed and produced his feature film debut, CAGE DIVE.

Upon completion, the North American rights to the film were purchased by Lionsgate/Grindstone Entertainment, and rebranded as OPEN WATER 3: CAGE DIVE, part of the Open Water franchise. The film was released around the world both theatrically and digitally in 2017.

In 2019, Rascionato was approached by ITN Distribution to write, direct and produce the comedy creature feature, CLAW. In 2021, the film was ITN's first theatrical release in the United States.

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