Now Streaming
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.
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James HartranftDirectorGhost of the Game, Opening Doors, The Red Carpet
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James HartranftProducerGhost of the Game, Opening Doors, The Red Carpet
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Michael FaberKey Cast
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Connor BrostKey Cast
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Moses JohnsonKey Cast
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James HartranftDirector of Photography
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James HartranftEditorGhost of the Game, Opening Doors, The Red Carpet
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Project Type:Documentary, Experimental, Short, Student
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Genres:Poetic Documentary, Suspense, Satire
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Runtime:3 minutes 19 seconds
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Completion Date:February 11, 2024
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Production Budget:0 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States, United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Black & White and Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:Yes - DeSales University
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DeSales University Film FestivalCenter Valley, Pennsylvania
United States
March 30, 2024
North American Premiere
Official Selection -
Allentown Film FestivalAllentown, Pennsylvania
United States
April 16, 2024
Official Selection -
Urban Mediamakers Film Festival (UMFF)Lilburn, Georgia
United States
October 14, 2024
Quarter Finalist
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".