Private Project

Howl

At a technological summit, Dr. Liza introduces her latest creation to the scientific community, Howl, an android who can only communicate using laughter.

  • v.c. rhone
    Executive Produer
    Not Afraid, Ask the Blessing, Pie a la Mode, Tough Enough, We Got Ours, Mama Deserves to be Served
  • Chris Lona
    Executive Produer
    Bare Skin, OrcMaster 3000, Magic Touch
  • Hugh Foster
    Executive Produer
    The Angel, Art Has Eyes, Cheat on Me
  • Bishop J. Rhone
    Director
    New Beginnings, Take Me to Jail, Please?, My Favorite Rebound, You're the Real Gem, A Lawson Love
  • Kammy O'Brien
    Producer
    Take Me To Jail, Please? , New Beginnings, Treasure
  • Bishop J. Rhone
    Writer
    New Beginnings, Take Me to Jail, Please?, My Favorite Rebound, You're the Real Gem, A Lawson Love
  • Benjamin Charles Oliverio
    Director of Photography
    Ask the Blessing, Treasure, Dawn
  • Jacob Tyler
    Editor
    New Beginnings, Dawn, The Angel, Ask the Blessing, Mama Deserves to be Served
  • Jackie Shearn
    Key Cast
    "Dr. Liza Vinket"
    Whisper Breach, Miss Matched, LinkedIn Love
  • Kaya Greene
    Key Cast
    "Howl"
    Camila Cabello Feat. Lil Nas X: He Knows, Runaway Princess Bride, Soft Spoken
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Sci-Fi, Horror, Narrative, Experimental
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    July 12, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    3,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    4:3
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Orange Coast College
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Newport Beach Film Festival
    Newport Beach
    United States
    October 20, 2024
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Bishop J. Rhone

Writer, animator, director and teacher, Bishop J. Rhone has a love for strange and fantastical elements in stories. Bishop creates tales that revolve around the concept of the "everyday oddity." After establishing a production company in 2023, he has produced seven short films, with "Howl" being his latest entry and official directorial debut. When not producing or directing, Bishop can be found writing screenplays, watching old cartoons on VHS, and dreaming up new ways to inspire the next generation of filmmakers.

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Director Statement

"Classic horror films such as "Frankenstein," "Dracula," and "The Invisible Man," were major inspirations for the look of the film. The story came about as a result of my disdain for the hypersexualized female monster, and my experience as a black man. Often it feels as though unless I'm laughing or telling a joke, no one is listening. And that scares me."