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Oldtimers

Two associates finally get together during the holiday season to reminisce on their past glory days, hash out their differences, and rejoice by embracing a new, disturbing legacy

  • Brian Quintero
    Director
    Days Gone Bye, Walk Away
  • Brian Quintero
    Writer
    Days Gone Bye, Walk Away
  • Kirk Cooper
    Producer
    The Jump, Oldtimers
  • Julian Richings
    Key Cast
    "Richard"
    The Witch, Man of Steel
  • Conrad Coates
    Key Cast
    "Lawrence"
    The Expanse, Welcome to Marwen
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    April 20, 2022
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED Scarlett
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:2.38
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Fantasia International Film Festival
    Montreal, Quebec
    Canada
    July 30, 2022
    International World Premiere
    Silver Audience Award for Best Canadian Short 2022
  • Calgary International Film Festival
    Calgary, Alberta
    Canada
    September 29, 2022
    Alberta Premiere
  • Grimm Fest, Manchester's International Festival of Fantastic Film
    Manchester, United Kingdom
    United Kingdom
    October 6, 2022
    European Premiere
  • IFI Horrorthon Film Festival
    Dublin
    Ireland
    October 27, 2022
    Ireland Premiere
  • San Sebastián Horror and Fantasy Film Festival
    Donostia-San Sebastián
    Spain
    October 29, 2022
    Spain Premiere
    Youth Jury Award & Best Audience Choice Award for Short Film
  • Saskatoon Fantastic Film Festival
    Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
    Canada
    November 18, 2022
    Saskatchewan Premiere
  • Chilliwack Independent Film Festival
    Chilliwack, British Columbia
    Canada
    November 18, 2022
    British Colombia Premiere
  • Blood in the Snow Film Festival
    Toronto, Ontario
    Canada
    November 23, 2022
    Toronto Premiere
  • The Rio Grind Film Festival
    Vancouver, British Columbia
    Canada
    November 24, 2022
  • Other Worlds Film Festival
    Austin, Texas
    United States
    December 1, 2022
    United States Premiere
  • Monster Fest
    Melbourne
    Australia
    November 24, 2022
    Australia Premiere
  • Boston SciFi Film Fest
    Massachusetts, Boston
    United States
    February 15, 2023
    Boston Premiere
  • Panama Horror Film Fest
    Panamá, Provincia de Panamá
    Panama
    March 2, 2023
    Central America
  • Corrosivo Film Fest
    San José
    Costa Rica
    September 8, 2023
    Central America Premiere
  • The TV Fest
    Vernon, City in British Columbia
    Canada
    September 15, 2023
  • Atlanta Horror Film Festival
    Atlanta, Georgia
    United States
    October 15, 2023
    Atlanta Premiere
  • South African HorrorFest
    Cape Town, South Africa
    South Africa
    October 25, 2023
    Africa Premiere
  • Weihnachts Film Festival
    Berlin, Germany
    Germany
    December 21, 2023
    German Premiere
  • Nox Film Festival
    Salto, Uruguay
    Uruguay
    January 6, 2024
    Uruguay Premiere
  • Black Sunday Film Festival
    Everyman Chelmsford, London
    United Kingdom
    January 28, 2024
    London Premiere
Director Biography - Brian Quintero

Toronto-born Costa Rican actor and filmmaker Brian Quintero is a graduate of Seneca College’s Acting for Camera and Voice program and the prestigious CBC Actors Conservatory at the Canadian Film Centre. With a diverse body of work, Brian's recent television credits include Amazon Prime's pilot NEAGLEY, Netflix's THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY, MGM+’s BILLY THE KID, and Netflix's upcoming western THE ABANDONS from Kurt Sutter (creator of Sons of Anarchy). Brian will appear in the action comedy KARATE GHOST opposite Tim Rozon.

In addition to acting, Brian Quintero is a writer and director for film and television. He wrote and directed OLDTIMERS, winner of the Silver Audience Award for Best Canadian Short at the Fantasia International Film Festival, as well as the Best Audience Award and Young Jury Award at the San Sebastián Horror & Fantasy Film Festival in Spain. He also served as showrunner and director on the comedy series THE ROPES for Bell Fibe TV1, which was nominated in seven categories at LA WebFest, including Best Comedy and Best Director.

His additional training includes the Blood in the Snow Horror Development Lab, the Toronto Latin American Film Festival (LATAFF) Filmmakers Lab, and the Warner Bros. Discovery Access Canada Showrunners Bootcamp led by Anthony Q. Farrell.

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Director Statement

I conceived 'Oldtimers' with the idea of passing the torch from one artist to another, exploring themes of rivalry, achievement, and the pursuit of validation in the later stages of a career. Lawrence and Richard symbolize legacy and the human quest for recognition, reliving, and retelling their past glory days. Through lively dialogue and strategic deception, the film aims to entertain while prompting contemplation on universal themes like competition, aging, and recognition. The narrative engages the audience in the characters' comedic journey and shocking discoveries, further revealing the mix of loathing and admiration between them. Ultimately, 'Oldtimers' blends dark humor and reflection, highlighting that even the most formidable individuals can't escape their inevitable demise in old age.