Prisoner of the Sea

A mariner washes up on a strange island where he is taken prisoner by a warrior to be a sacrifice in this fantasy short.

  • Casey Ellis
    Director
    Camp Murder Lake, The Back Nine
  • Casey Ellis
    Writer
    Camp Murder Lake, The Back Nine
  • Steve Davis
    Producer
    Camp Murder Lake
  • Jeff Freeman
    Producer
    The Back Nine
  • Clay McConnell
    Producer
  • Matt Keeley
    Key Cast
    "The Mariner"
    Headless, The Legend of Wasco, Camp Murder Lake
  • Dame Grant
    Key Cast
    "The Warrior"
    Camp Murder Lake
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Fantasy, Medieval
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 18 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 10, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    2,200 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Casey Ellis

Casey Ellis is a Chicago based filmmaker and alumnus of Indiana University. A graduate of the Second City Conservatory, Ellis is a veteran of improv and sketch comedy as well as a producer of radio drama podcasts.

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Director Statement

This short is a showcase for my love of swords, warriors and high fantasy with a surreal dose of Twilight Zone.