Private Project

Pocket Change

A former heist team regroup and plan a robbery to steal a precious treasure from a biotech company. A young woman, Irina, is questioned in the aftermath of events, that leaves bloodshed, shattered hearts, and questions behind.

do we change for the things and people we love?

  • Johnny Rome
    Director
  • Mark Labella
    Writer
  • Vincent Eclavea Jr.
    Producer
    Red Wine and Rain
  • Milena Crowley
    Key Cast
    "Irina"
  • Somlit Inthalangsy
    Key Cast
    "Randal"
  • Shandra Fuerte
    Key Cast
    "Ana"
  • Amery Thao
    Key Cast
    "Shooter"
  • Koji Niiya
    Key Cast
    "Barry"
  • Bri Rodebaugh
    Key Cast
    "Cindy"
  • Danny Salas
    Key Cast
    "Pan"
  • Vincent Eclavea Jr.
    Key Cast
    "Ninja"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Heist, Comedy, Drama, Action
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes 23 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 7, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    15,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Black Magic Pocket 6k
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Johnny Rome

Johnny Rome (a non-binary, Korean-American filmmaker) is focused on creating and developing stories that have the potential to help someone feel less alone ( as movies did for them in their early teenage years). This unwavering mission statement reigns true throughout their filmography, whether writing and directing award-winning dramatic shorts (Here Lies Lauren (2020)) or producing others' projects promoting underrepresented communities. Driven by their passion, Rome has found a way to bring all their most necessary stories to life, even when the odds are against them (notably Cardboard Castles). Rome's status has evolved over 2021, with a growing online presence of 140k+ TikTok followers assuring their initial mission statement stays intact.

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Director Statement

LGTBQ+ representation with storyline and action. We hope you are entertained and love the film!