Private Project

Occupied

Jon has to stand up against his family's demons when they succumb to a strange affliction that leaves him with unwanted guests.

  • Michael Austin
    Director
    The Recycle Man Show, Show X
  • Michael Austin
    Writer
    The Recycle Man Show, Show X
  • Christopher Mele
    Key Cast
    "Ernest"
    Escape at Dannemora, The Assassin's Code, Marshall, My Friend Dahmer, Outsiders, Fences, Madtown, Draft Day
  • Cullum Andrews
    Key Cast
    "Jon"
  • Amanda D'Amico
    Key Cast
    "Luanne"
  • Rebecca Walker
    Key Cast
    "Doris"
  • Michael Austin
    Producer
    The Recycle Man Show, Show X
  • Michael Austin
    Composer
  • Michael Austin
    Editor
    The Recycle Man Show, Show X
  • Galen Marten
    Director of Photography
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Horror, Comedy
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 54 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 30, 2018
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Nightmares Film Festival
    Columbus, Ohio
    United States
    October 21, 2018
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
  • S.O.S. Indie Horror Film Fest
    Wheelersburg, Ohio
    United States
    October 26, 2018
    Official Selection
  • Mad Monster Party Film Festival
    Charlotte, North Carolina
    United States
    February 22, 2019
    North Carolina
    Official Selection
  • Fargo-Moorhead KIDS Fantastic Film Festival
    Fargo, North Dakota
    United States
    March 1, 2019
    North Dakota
    Official Selection
  • Motor City Nightmares
    Novi, Michigan
    United States
    April 26, 2019
    Michigan
    Official Selection
  • First Friday Film Festival Kansas City
    Kansas City, Arkansas
    United States
    May 3, 2019
    Official Selection
  • Outlantacon Short Film Festival
    Atlanta, Georgia
    United States
    May 10, 2019
    Georgia
    Official Selection
  • Reels of the Dead
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    United States
    June 7, 2019
    Official Selection
  • The International Horror Hotel
    Hudson, Ohio
    United States
    June 8, 2019
    Honorable Mention
  • Take It Easy Film Festival
    New York
    United States
    August 1, 2019
    Official Selection
  • Take It Easy Film Festival
    New York, New York
    United States
    August 1, 2019
    Best Poster
  • Oregon Scream Week Horror Film Festival
    Wilsonville, Oregon
    United States
    August 9, 2019
    Official Selection
  • The Indie Gathering International Film Festival
    Mentor, Ohio
    United States
    August 9, 2019
    Award Winning
  • Threadbare Mitten Film Festival
    Lansing, Michigan
    United States
    September 5, 2019
    Official Selection
  • Great Lakes International Film Festival
    Erie, Pennsylvania
    United States
    September 22, 2019
    Official Selection
  • KinoDrome: International Motion Picture & Screenplay Festival
    Cleveland, Ohio
    United States
    September 21, 2019
    Official Selection
  • Emerge Microcinema
    Cleveland, Ohio
    United States
    September 28, 2019
    Official Selection
  • Killer Valley Comedy Film Festival
    Talent, Oregon
    United States
    October 12, 2019
    Official Selection
  • Northeast Ohio Cult Film Fest
    Akron, Ohio
    United States
    October 19, 2019
    Official Selection
  • Cinematic Panic
    Memphis, TN
    United States
    November 28, 2019
    Official Selection
  • Con Nooga Film Festival
    Chattanooga, Tennessee
    United States
    February 21, 2020
    Official Selection
  • Boston Collective Film Festival
    Boston, Massachusetts
    United States
    April 8, 2020
    Official Selection
  • Houston Horror Film Festival
    Houston, Texas
    United States
    September 4, 2020
    Official Selection
  • Wreak Havoc Horror Film Festival
    Greensboro, North Carolina
    United States
    September 18, 2020
    Honorable Mention
Director Biography - Michael Austin

Michael R. Austin is a native of northeast Ohio with 20+ years of media experience and a degree in film.

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Director Statement

Occupied is a story about bullying and anger, wrapped in a zany shell. It is a fun call back to the horror/comedies of yesteryear!