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LOGLINE: A poetic documentary about how we take our resources for granted... and how our negligence is all-consuming.
SYNOPSIS: A quiet and calm lake. Intense rays of sun. Serenity.
Suddenly, a buzz. A phone alarm sings its anthem, begging for the attention of its owner. The man grabs it, scrolling away on his device. Another man is slowly sucked into the allure of his phone. Soon, a third. The three share a meal together, eyes cast down at their devices. Though, they seem happy. Blissful. Trapped in a secure world, free from what is on the outside. Calling. Faucets run as water wastes away. A warning - “No Swimming, Keep Out.” Water continues to pour from the faucets. Time slowly wastes away, but quickly, the passing of time becomes meaningless. Images of pollution flash by, but the men keep to themselves. Their phones interrupt their daily routines, a comfort mechanism. The 3 men are blissfully unaware of the world outside. Their devices continue to draw their eyes away. The faucets become like exhaust. The shadow of their negligence casts a gloom over their future. The damage has been done, there is no going back.

  • James Hartranft
    Director
    Ghost of the Game, Opening Doors, The Red Carpet
  • James Hartranft
    Producer
    Ghost of the Game, Opening Doors, The Red Carpet
  • Michael Faber
    Key Cast
  • Connor Brost
    Key Cast
  • Moses Johnson
    Key Cast
  • James Hartranft
    Director of Photography
  • James Hartranft
    Editor
    Ghost of the Game, Opening Doors, The Red Carpet
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Experimental, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Poetic Documentary, Suspense, Satire
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 19 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 11, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - DeSales University
  • DeSales University Film Festival
    Center Valley, Pennsylvania
    United States
    March 30, 2024
    North American Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Allentown Film Festival
    Allentown, Pennsylvania
    United States
    April 16, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Urban Mediamakers Film Festival (UMFF)
    Lilburn, Georgia
    United States
    October 14, 2024
    Quarter Finalist
Director Biography - James Hartranft

James Hartranft is a photographer, screenwriter, and script analyst. He majored in Cinematography and Film Production at DeSales University and minored in Digital Art 3D Design and Mathematics. Some of his recent films include "Carved", "Opening Doors", "Ghost of the Game", "Now Streaming", and "The Red Carpet - A Found-Footage Film".

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