Into the Rain
In a flooded dystopian future where food is scarce, a young leader must decide whether to send her brother on a perilous search for food.
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Layne InselmanDirector
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Layne InselmanWriter
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Betty JeuneKey Cast
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Nikki LeeProducer
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Carolina GarrigoDirector of Photography
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Zarmala GilaniProduction Designer
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Janeen TalbottEditor
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Project Type:Short, Student
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Genres:Drama, Sci-Fi, Dystopian
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Runtime:6 minutes 33 seconds
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Completion Date:August 1, 2016
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:RED
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:Yes
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Revolution Film FestivalLakeland, Florida
United States
April 1, 2017
Best Sound Design, Best Actress (Betty Jeune), Best 6-Minute Short -
Hollywood Florida Film FestivalHollywood, Florida
United States
February 11, 2017 -
Clean Shorts Film FestivalChoctaw, Oklahoma
United States
March 31, 2017 -
Twister Alley Film FestivalWoodward, OK
United States
April 29, 2017 -
Flamingo Film FestivalDavie, FL
United States
April 29, 2017
Best Narrative, Best Overall (Nominated)
Layne’s rural Oklahoma upbringing led to an interest in environmental issues and their solutions. His favorite films often revolve around similar explorations into Mother Nature and Her immense power and vulnerabilities. He is also a trained dancer and choreographer in a variety of styles, and loves the physical interpretation of story and emotion through movement. He's currently working toward his MFA in Film Production at FSU's College of Motion Picture Arts.
On a recent visit home to eastern Oklahoma, I was trapped in my parents’ house for two days when it rained nearly 20 inches in 24 hours. The nearby river flooded and there was no access to a main road. Every person along our local road, whomever they were or whatever they needed to do, were equalized by the rain. We were all collectively stranded and had to find a way to make due until the situation was ameliorated. We had hope that the waters would recede, and that our circumstance was only temporary. This event inspired me to write and tell this story about hope, fear, and belief in a better future.