Private Project

Instinct

"Instinct" is a military survival short film following Marine helicopter pilot Second Lieutenant Foster, and her treacherous journey through the Hadramawt Mountains of Yemen. Using limited resources and the training provided, she must attempt to keep a cool head in the heat of isolation.

  • Killian Davies
    Director
    Limelight, Calico
  • Killian Davies
    Writer
    Calico
  • Brandon Scott
    Producer
    Limelight, Calico, Uproute
  • Patrick Kebert
    Producer
  • Rachel Taggatz
    Key Cast
  • Dirk Fenstermacher
    Key Cast
  • Paul Lopez
    Director of Photography
    Calico
  • Dr. David Bolman
    Executive Producers
  • Paul DeNigris
    Executive Producers
  • Dana & Evan Davies
    Executive Producers
  • Bill & Kay Hermann
    Executive Producers
  • Paul Stiles
    Executive Producers
  • Patrick Kebert
    Editor
    Calico
  • Robert San Pedro
    VFX Supervisor
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    19 minutes 35 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 27, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    4,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:35
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • Los Angeles Film Awards

    United States
    Best Drama
  • Hollywood International Moving Pictures Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    January 27, 2018
    Best Drama Short Student
  • Festigious International Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    Honorable Mention: Drama
  • Actors Awards Los Angeles
    Los Angeles
    United States
    Best Actress
  • Top Shorts
  • New York Film Awards

    United States
Director Biography - Killian Davies

Killian Davies is an award-winning filmmaker who strives to bring depth and raw emotion to his work. On his sets, everyone is important, because everyone is working towards the same goal to create something spectacular.

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Director Statement

"In your line of work, always take the chance to bump the lamp, because somebody out there will notice." - Kristian Williams