Private Project

Marshmallows

In a dystopian age, Elliot, a special youth and his mom help a gentleman caught up in the future, a woman stuck in the past, and a young man plagued by insecurities get where they need to go both physically and metaphysically.

  • Ben Richardson
    Director
    Repercussion, The Fisherman
  • Jordan Wilson
    Director
    What People Are
  • Ben Richardson
    Writer
    Repercussion, The Fisherman, Carol
  • Jordan Wilson
    Writer
    What People Are, Encender, The Guadalcanal Campaign
  • Ben Richardson
    Producer
    Lord Finn, Love on Repeat, The Fisherman
  • Jordan Wilson
    Producer
    What People Are, Chrome Mountain
  • Chris Bruza
    Key Cast
    "Elliot Byron"
    Rudderless, Electric Nostalgia, Army of Frankensteins
  • Ben Richardson
    Key Cast
    "Ethan Rain"
    Lord Finn, Sleeping in Plastic, Repercussion
  • Sarah N. Smith
    Key Cast
    "Claire Downey"
    In Sickness & In Health, Gosnel
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Family, Drama, dystopian
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 46 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 27, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    1,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Ben Richardson, Jordan Wilson

Ben Richardson is an actor, director, producer, and writer recognized for his work in the independent film scene. He has appeared in over 50 films and commercials and currently resides in Oklahoma City, OK.

Richardson has also directed over 40 commercials and several short films including, “Repercussion” which was nominated for 35 awards and won 12 on the festival circuit. And, “The Fisherman” which was filmed in both Mexico, and the US to show the need to build bridges between cultures. In its short stint in the festival curcuit, it has already has 4 nominations, and 2 wins.

Jordan Wilson is an American director and writer. She is recognized for her work as an independent filmmaker.

Jordan is most well-known for her directorial debut “What People Are”, which garnered acclaim at many notable festivals, including Austin Revolution Film Festival and the Indie Shorts Fest in Los Angeles.

She was awarded the “Rising Voice” award at Austin Revolution, “Best Director” award at the Oklahoma State Fair Film Festival, and “What People Are” was recognized as Best Student Short at multiple festivals including Austin Under the Stars, and Simply Indie Film Festival.

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Director Statement

We set out to make a film that focuses on characters and through the dialogue tell a universal story that can hopefully relate to most people that watch it. Completely made over the course of two days, it focuses on the relationships between the characters as they go through various situations in their respective lives. We strived to show that the rawness of life does not necessarily take away from its meaning and the beautiful moments it grants us. We hope that you find Marshmallows not only entertaining, but moving and thought-provoking. Thank you for your consideration.

Ben Richardson & Jordan Wilson