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Mailer Daemon

Todd, a mailer daemon for one of the world's leading email providers, longs for a simple thanks for his services. His decision to communicate with the human world takes him on a path of enlightenment, at the risk of severe consequences.

  • John Mudge
    Director
  • John Mudge
    Writer
  • Daniel Kleinpeter
    Producer
  • Daniel Kleinpeter
    Story Contribution
  • Thomas Baumgardner
    Story Contribution
  • Seth Di Salvo
    Based on an Original Story By
  • John Mudge
    Executive Producer
  • Trenton Mynatt
    Director of Photography
  • Elena Bueso
    Production Designer
  • Thomas Baumgardner
    Editor
  • Heather Rose Salvaggio
    Hair/Makeup Design
  • Donovan Thibodeaux
    Sound Mixer
  • Aidan Dykes
    Sound Editor and Re-recording Mixer
  • Michael Crapenzano
    Composer
  • Todd - Joey Harmon
    Cast
  • Kelley - Rain Scott-Catoire
    Cast
  • Jeff - David Tiefen
    Cast
  • Agatha - Annette Watson
    Cast
  • Dr. Susan - Denise Lambert
    Cast
  • Bridgette - Olivia Ros
    Cast
  • Timmy - John Michael Moore
    Cast
  • Donnie - Peter Jaymes Jr.
    Cast
  • Female Commercial Daemon - Charlotte Molony
    Cast
  • Male Commercial Daemon - David Lichtenstein
    Cast
  • Randy - Kevin Mcgrath
    Cast
  • Jeremy - Cade C. Guillory
    Cast
  • Balloon Fearing Man - Alton Landry
    Cast
  • Balloon Suit Man - William Van Hoof
    Cast
  • First Bridgette - Angela Griffitt
    Cast
  • Aidan Dykes
    Voices
  • Daniel Kleinpeter
    Voices
  • Rachel Looney
    Voices
  • John Mudge
    Voices
  • Connor Redmond
    Voices
  • Donovan Thibodeaux
    Voices
  • Daniel Kleinpeter
    First Assistant Director
  • Emily Poulliard
    Second Assistant Director
  • Paul Matthews
    Art Director
  • Trenton Mynatt
    Colorist
  • Connor Redmond
    Gaffer
  • Ben Bagwill
    Key Grip
  • Mary McDade Casteel
    First Assistant Camera
  • William Van Hoof
    Second Assistant Camera
  • Kye Ruddy
    Second Assistant Camera
  • Noell Dominick
    Stills Photographer
  • Katherine Heneghan
    Wardrobe Assistant
  • Keshawn Dixon
    Hair/Makeup Assistants
  • Crystal Fudge
    Hair/Makeup Assistants
  • Kierstin Reed
    Hair/Makeup Assistants
  • Mike Delashmet
    Additional Sound Mixer
  • Mike Delashmet
    Boom Operator
  • Jonah Carmena
    Boom Operator
  • Katherine Heneghan
    Art Department Staff
  • Paige Touzet
    Art Department Staff
  • JP Mudge
    Construction Foreman
  • Nick Manning
    Second Second Assistant Director
  • Daniel Stargardter
    Production Assistants
  • Oswaldo
    Production Assistants
  • Susan Mudge
    Catering
  • Meta Hight
    Craft Service
  • Thomas Baumgardner
    Visual Effects
  • Gavin Michelli
    Graphic Designers
  • Katherine Heneghan
    Graphic Designers
  • Anne Lipscomb
    Graphic Designers
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Sci-Fi
  • Runtime:
    19 minutes 53 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 10, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    20,000 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
  • Portland Comedy Film Festival
    Portland, Oregon
    United States
    July 16, 2020
    Finalist
  • Crescent City Film Festival
    New Orleans, Louisiana
    United States
    May 22, 2020
    North American Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Lanett City Film Festival
    Lanett, Alabama
    United States
    August 10, 2020
    Official Selection
  • Houston Comedy Film Festival
    Houston, Texas
    United States
    September 14, 2020
    Finalist
  • Wreak Havok Horror Film Fest
    Greensboro, North Carolina
    United States
    September 18, 2020
    Honorable Mention
  • Killer Valley Comedy Film Festival
    Talent, Oregon
    United States
    October 16, 2020
    Official Selection
  • Ethereal Horror Fest & Awards
    Austin, Texas
    United States
    October 24, 2020
    Official Selection
  • Lost River Film Fest
    San Marcos, Texas
    United States
    November 5, 2020
    Official Selection
  • Venice Shorts
    Venice, California
    United States
    October 12, 2020
    Official Selection
  • Austin Indie Fest
    Austin, Texas
    United States
    November 20, 2020
    Finalist
  • Indie Short Fest
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    November 1, 2020
    Award Winner
  • Atlanta Comedy Film Festival
    Atlanta, Georgia
    United States
    December 6, 2020
    Official Selection
  • Phenomena Festival
    Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
    Brazil
    November 24, 2020
    Finalist
  • IndieX Film Fest
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    November 21, 2020
    Award Winner
  • Dunedin International Film Festival
    Dunedin, Florida
    United States
    January 11, 2021
    Official Selection
  • Rivercity Underground Film Festival
    San Antonio, Texas
    United States
    December 5, 2020
    Award Winner
  • Southern States Indie FanFilmFest
    Biloxi, Mississippi
    United States
    January 1, 2021
    Official Selection
  • Cinema on the Bayou Film Festival
    Lafayette, Louisiana
    United States
    January 20, 2021
    Official Selection
  • Independent Horror Movie Awards

    February 1, 2021
  • Sci - Fi Gainesville
    Gainesville, Florida
    United States
    February 26, 2021
    Official Selection
Distribution Information
  • John Mudge
    Country: United States
Director Biography - John Mudge

John Mudge is an independent filmmaker born and raised in Belle Chasse, Louisiana, just 10 miles from the heart of New Orleans.

After graduating from Louisiana State University, where he took multiple film and theatre courses, John migrated back to his home town, and immersed himself in the burgeoning film scene. Starting out as a Production Assistant for shows like NCIS: New Orleans, John soon transitioned into a Grip, and continues to receive steady work in the industry.

When John is not working on film and network television productions, he spends his time improving his skills as a screenwriter and filmmaker, with the goal to one day take the director's seat on a big production of his own.

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Director Statement

Telling stories is something that has been engrained in my DNA since I was born. From recalling a funny incident with friends, to writing and directing a major motion picture, the power of story is one that transcends all barriers. As I have grown older, I have refined my views on movies from mere entertainment, to an opportunity to tell life changing stories with messages you are passionate about. That is my goal: Spreading thought provoking messages through the art of cinema. I hope you all can take something away from my work. If so, then I am one step closer to achieving my goal as a story teller!