Private Project

Losing Faith (A fable based on The Night Stalker case)

Gil, the detective who helped capture Richard Ramirez, now in his 70s, reflects on the events from the 80's to his priest as he now questions his faith. "How could God let this happen?". Michael J. Gonzales plays both Richard the Killer and Gil the detective.

  • Allan Wasserman
    Director
    Lucky Lopez (2022)
  • Michael J Gonzales
    Writer
    9-1-1: Lone Star (2022)
  • Michael J Gonzales
    Producer
    Snowfall (2018)
  • Allan Wasserman
    Producer
    The Shrink Next Door (2021)
  • Michael J. Gonzales
    Key Cast
    "GIl and Richard"
    S.W.A.T. (2018)
  • Carlos Carrasco
    Key Cast
    "Father Cain"
    Star Trek: Progeny (2016– ) (TV Series) - Capt. Jonas Bensley
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    19 minutes 23 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 31, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital Sony
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:35
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER AWARDS & FESTIVAL
    Los Angeles
    United States
    BRONZE AWARD: NARRATIVE SHORT 2023: HORROR
  • Latino Feedback Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    January 29, 2024
    Best Short Film
  • Indie Short Fest
    Los Angeles
    United States
    Semi Finalist
  • IndieX Film Fest
    Los Angeles
    United States
    Nominee: Best Film Noir Short
  • Venice Shorts
    Venice
    United States
    Official Selection
  • Cal Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    March 8, 2024
    Award Winner
  • Accolade Global Film Competition
    Accolade Global Film Competition
    United States
    March 5, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Marina Del Rey Film Festival
    Sherman Oaks
    United States
    June 21, 2024
    North American Premiere
    Official Selection
Director - Allan Wasserman