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Holding

Based on a real experience. When put on hold by a suicide hotline, Nick finds support through his neighbor and together they confront his ex-girlfriend and current boy toy leading to hilarious and ultimately cathartic results.

  • Jesse D. Turk
    Director
  • Jon Zucker
    Director
  • Jon Zucker
    Writer
  • Jesse D. Turk
    Producer
  • Nick Skardarasy
    Key Cast
    "Nick"
    CollegeHumor Originals
  • Amanda Idoko
    Key Cast
    "Cassy"
    The Flea (Off B'way)
  • Alexander MacNicoll
    Key Cast
    "Brendan"
    Transparent, MacFarland U.S.A.
  • Sierra Katow
    Key Cast
    "Chelsea"
    Acting Out, Last Comic Standing
  • Hannah Pearlman
    Key Cast
    "Hotline Operator"
    DIY
  • George Mikhail
    Cinematographer
  • Joshua C. Toomey
    Editor
    A Christmas Cruise, A Royal Chrismas Balll, The Sandman, The Wrong Crush, The Wrong Student
  • Hayden Klemes (1st AC)
    Camera
  • Mariela Ferrer (2nd AC)
    Camera
    Teachers, American Vandal, Casual, East Los High, Broad City
  • Kirbie Seis
    Sound
    Swiss Army Man
  • Michael Hardman (sound editor)
    Sound
    Black-Ish, Shooter, Code Black, S.W.A.T, Grown-Ish
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Drama
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 31 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 2, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Indie Street Film Festival
    Red Bank, NJ
    United States
    July 28, 2018
    World Premiere
    Audience Award Short Film
  • Hollywood Short Film Festival
    Santa Monica, CA
    United States
    January 19, 2019
    Best Screenplay
  • Santa Barbara International Film Festival
    Santa Barbara, CA
    United States
    February 7, 2019
    Official Selection
  • Oregon Short Film Festival
    Portland, OR
    United States
    February 23, 2019
    Official Selection
  • Cinequest Creativity and Film Festival
    San Jose, CA
    United States
    Official Selection
  • Hollywood Comedy Shorts Film Festival
    Hollywood, CA
    United States
    April 21, 2019
Distribution Information
  • Omeleto
Director - Jesse D. Turk, Jon Zucker