Keeper of Discs

Kevin Cole runs a video rental store in Tallahassee. What once began as his personal video collection now stands as the last bastion of aisles where so many undiscovered gems await browsing hands.

  • André Mancebo Heizer
    Director
    The Freelancer, Your Alarm Bell, A great year for bikes
  • André Mancebo Heizer
    Writer
    The Freelancer, Your Alarm Bell, A great year for bikes
  • André Mancebo Heizer
    Producer
    The Freelancer, Your Alarm Bell, A great year for bikes
  • Kevin Cole
    Key Cast
    "Self"
  • Lukas Solomon
    Camera Operator
  • Lindsey Smith
    On-location Sound
  • Sergio Diaz-Silverio
    On-location Sound
  • André Mancebo Heizer
    Editor
    The Freelancer, Your Alarm Bell, A great year for bikes
  • Milan Kovarbasic
    Sound Designer
  • Rhea Begazo
    Research
  • Hunter Black
    Research
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Genres:
    Documentary, Observational, Short Film
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 6 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 14, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - André Mancebo Heizer

André Mancebo Heizer is a writer and filmmaker based in Florida. His work has been featured at the Miami short Film Festival, Austin Spotlight Film Festival, Chicago Blow-Up Arthouse Filmfest, Paris Film Art and more. Born in Brazil, his artistic sensibility is deeply shaped by his experiences as an immigrant navigating between dual cultures. André is interested in exploring the psyche of the 21st century person: the thoughts that keep us awake, the moments that make us feel alive, and his work has tackled themes such as individual vs. collective identity, the effects of anxiety, the struggles of the “gig” economy, mis/communication and social injustice. He’s an alumni of Florida State University, where he specialized in creative writing, literature, and film studies.

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Director Statement

Sometime last year I met Kevin Cole, the man, the myth, the legend behind Tallahassee, Florida's only video rental store. He was gracious enough to allow me to follow him around with a camera for a couple months, and gave me devoted time. He allowed me to eavesdrop on the most interesting conversations, and he spent hours with me talking about his story, and, of course... his favorite movies! After sifting through my hours of footage, I realized this wasn't a story about a video store, but a story about a passionate individual doing what he loves against all the odds. I related to it. It's hard to be passionate about things when you're out here trying to survive. There is a cost to the passion we have for our craft.