Powerball

A young man's life is changed after he discovers he has won the lottery at a family dinner. Ryan keeps this information to himself as he converses with his family. However, in an effort to make his family take him seriously, he reveals this information, where the family's true colors come out. In the end, the ticket is destroyed, and the family is left in shock that a large sum of money has been ripped from them.

  • Natalie Gilles
    Director
  • Nick Thaman
    Director
  • Natalie Gilles
    Writer
  • Nick Thaman
    Writer
  • Olivia VanSickle
    Writer
  • Anthony Furiga
    Producer
  • Austin Monte
    Producer
  • Steven Livingston
    Key Cast
    "Ryan"
  • Rachel Urchek
    Key Cast
    "Bailey"
  • Collin Lewis
    Key Cast
    "Breslyn"
  • Heather Bayles
    Key Cast
    "Sandra"
  • Kurt Telzrow
    Key Cast
    "Dad"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 35 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 30, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Sony Cinelog 3
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Kent State University
  • Flash Films Festival
    Kent, Ohio
    United States
    May 5, 2023
    Best Screenplay, Best Audio Mix/Sound Design, Audience Favorite
  • 100 Films Retreat
    Rancho Cucamonga, California
    United States
    August 12, 2023
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
  • The Indie Gathering International Film Festival
    Cleveland, Ohio
    United States
    August 19, 2023
    Official Selection
  • KinoDrome International Motion Picture & Screenplay Festival
    Cleveland, Ohio
    United States
    September 24, 2023
    Official Selection, Honorable Mention
  • Symbiotic Film Festival
    Kiev
    Ukraine
    Official Selection
  • PITTSBURGH FILM FESTIVAL
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    United States
    October 27, 2023
    Official Selection
Director - Natalie Gilles, Nick Thaman