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I Love My VCR

It’s a typical Saturday night in a Texas town in the late 80’s and 90’s. Minivans full of kids are pulling up to their local blockbuster to rent the weekends entertainment. Rows of beautiful VHS box art greet them as they make their selection. They’re excited to head home for a late-night sleepover watching scary movies. Some of my fondest memories are connected to VHS tapes, and for Jessie Hobson, the Saturday night tape hunt never ended.

  • Charles Henson
    Director
  • Jessie Hobson
    Key Cast
    "Self"
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Documentry, horror, slice of life
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 25 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 4, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    800 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:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Sam Houston State University
  • Worldfest Houston Film Fest
    Houston
    United States
    April 27, 2024
    North American Premiere
    Bronze Award
  • Heatwave Film Fest
    Heatwave
    United States
    May 2, 2024
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Charles Henson

Over 12 years of experience in video production for corporate and higher education industries. Native Texan and documentarian of life around me. Currently working toward my Masters of Fine Arts degree and working on projects that pique my own personal interest.

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Director Statement

VHS tapes hold a special spot in my heart. Trips to video store happened almost every weekend during my formative years in the 90's. Jessie's passion for collecting VHS tapes inspired me to create a film that would preserve some of the iconic look of VHS tapes and the sounds VCR's make. Fulfilled a childhood goal of taking apart a VCR in the process as well.