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Murder Is On The Table

When a family finds their aunt facedown in a plate of food, one wide-eyed, self-proclaimed sleuth decides the intricate mystery to solve rests in his delicate hands.

  • Michael Filippi
    Director
  • April Yanko
    Director
  • April Yanko
    Writer
    Dances With Films Premiere: Butt Stuff, Pulling The Plug On Mom, The Party
  • Allison Marie Reyes
    Producer
    Blue Beetle, Rebel Moon, Hype House (a Netflix Top 10), The One That Got Away, Norman
  • Conrad Wrobel
    Producer
  • Tasha Wrobel
    Producer
  • Rory Ross
    Producer
  • Marissa Messiano
    Producer
    Oak Island
  • Conrad Wrobel
    Key Cast
    "Reginald"
  • Zamara Jimenez
    Key Cast
    "Sophie"
  • Rory Ross
    Key Cast
    "Hank"
    Mandalorian Covert Commander in The Mandalorian, Chris McCandless in Travel Channel's Off The Map, Lee Harvey Oswald in History Channel's JFK Declassified
  • Max Cutler
    Key Cast
    "Ross Liverpool"
  • Ariel Staehle
    Key Cast
    "Aunt Gretchen"
  • Aubrey Chantelle
    Key Cast
    "Patty"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 2 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 6, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    250 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital Sony FX6
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:4:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • 48 Hour Film Project - Los Angeles
    Los Angeles
    United States
    August 19, 2023
    Women In Film: Female Filmmaker of the Year nomination, Best of Screening, Best Picture nomination, Best Directing nomination, Best Screenplay nomination, Best Ensemble nomination, Best score nomination, Best Use of Line nomination, Best Actor nomination
  • Latino Internaional Film Expo
    Illinois
    United States
    November 4, 2023
Director Biography - Michael Filippi, April Yanko

Michael Filippi is a versatile director, writer, and editor dedicated to bringing narratives to life on the silver screen. His deep-rooted love for filmmaking has developed into him becoming a quick-learning multi-hyphenate, often seeing projects through from concept to completion. Michael also specializes in VFX and currently runs is own business, Filippi Films. Through his company, Michael has created content for Eric Clapton, Danny Elfman, ESPN, and Old Spice, to name a few.

April Yanko is a writer, actor, and all-around weirdo from Pittsburgh. Her film “Butt Stuff” recently premiered in Dances with Films at the historic TCL Chinese Theater. She’s studied sketch writing and improv at UCB and the Pack Theater with incredible teachers like Sam Brown (Whitest Kids U' Know), Keisha Zollar (Astronomy Club), and Eric Moneypenny (Eric Andre). April performs sketch on the Pack house team Kickball. You can also catch her starring in “The Party,” a D&D webseries on YouTube. All of her Neopets are alive and well.

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Director Statement

It seemed risky, going into a production without knowing one another--

But, in the course of a weekend, we became artistic partners AND never fought, not even once!

Mutual respect and a deep appreciation for one another made the long, long hours of the 48 Hour Film Festival go by quickly. And because of our talented team, we made a film that made it to the top 10 of over 150 submissions in Los Angeles.

We're also thrilled that Murder is on the Table was nominated for "Best Film," as well recognized in more than half the categories, and that we each got individual nominations for "Best Writing" and "Best Directing."

Most of all, we're proud of the final product. This quirky murder mystery will have you laughing and questioning your familial relationships. Us and the entire VisionRey team hope you enjoy the film as much as we did making it!