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David’s obsession with his ex-girlfriend leads to an emotional showdown at their favorite restaurant that redefines the idea of ‘dinner theater.’
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Shankar SudhakaranDirector
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Eva Nel BrettragerDirector
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Eric MansfieldWriter
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Samantha CoccoKey Cast"Jan"
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Mike FryeKey Cast"David"
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Hayley JohnsonKey Cast"Waitress"
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Dred GeibDirector of Photography
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Kate SmithContinuity Director
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Jon DonneganComposer
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Ryan ChesterAssistant Camera Operator
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Abbey MarshallPoster Artwork
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Alex StrezSound Technician
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Shankar SudhakaranProducer
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Shankar SudhakaranExecutive Producers
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Madison WheelerExecutive Producers
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Eric MansfieldExecutive Producers
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Shankar SudhakaranEditor
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:Horror, Romance
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Runtime:11 minutes 18 seconds
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Completion Date:June 5, 2023
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Production Budget:2,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Columbus Film, Author and Photography FestivalColumbus, OH
United States
October 20, 2023
Official Selection -
The Indie Gathering International Film Festival The Indie Gathering International Film FestivalCleveland, OH
United States
August 17, 2023
Official Selection -
Baltimore Next Media Web FestBatilmore, MD
United States
November 2, 2023
Official Selection -
Akron Independent Horror Short Film FestivalAkron, OH
United States
September 16, 2023
Award Winner - Best Music -
Festival Au CinemaChicago, IL
United States
September 22, 2023
Official Selection -
The Atlantis AwardsLos Angeles, CA
United States
September 25, 2023
Award Nominee - Best Actress -
The Pittsburgh Moving Picture Festival: Thriller Picture ShowPittsburgh, PA
United States
October 8, 2023
Nominee - Best Thriller -
Bicycle Shorts Film FestivalPhildelphia, PA
United States
September 22, 2023
Official Selection -
First-Time Filmmaker Sessions Hosted by @LiftOffGlobalNetwork
October 2, 2023 -
Luna Lumen Film FestivalColumbus, OH
United States
October 26, 2023
Official Selection -
2024 Erie International Film FestivalErie, PA
United States
December 9, 2023
Official Selection -
Film Basement Horror Film AwardsLos Angeles, CA
United States
March 23, 2024
Official Selection -
Short. Sweet. Film Fest.Cleveland, OH
United States
February 28, 2024
Official Selection -
Cleveland Arthouse Film AwardsCleveland, OH
United States
February 14, 2024
Official Selection -
The Massachusetts Independent Film FestivalWorcester, MA
United States
April 25, 2024
Best Picture Nominee -
Old Orchard Film FestivalClarendon, VT
United States
May 10, 2024
Official Selection
Neil "Shankar" Sudhakaran is an award winning independent filmmaker, projectionist, and sound designer from Cleveland, OH. Being a second generation Indian/American Neil's father is justifiably devastated for his pursuit of the arts, or at least would be if this absentee wasn’t awarded the distinguished Deadbeat Dad of the Year since 1990. Throughout the late 20th Century Neil was reluctantly checking diversity quotas and changing hearts in Ashland, Ohio as being “One of the good brownies”. Neil would like to thank The Grim Reaper, the two have become best buds, although Mr. Grim visits less regularly since Neil received a kidney and liver transplant. And the love of his Life Madison, even though she won’t stand next to him in the TSA security check for fear of random selection by proximity. Most notably Neil received a Cleveland Critics Circle Award for his film / projection work on Angry Fags at convergence-continuum. Neil proudly serves on the board of directors for convergence-continuum, assisting with their marketing and communications initiatives. Neil is also the founder of The Akron Independent Horror Short Film Festival. For more information visit nsudock.com
Thank you to Eva, Eric, Madison, Kate, Dred, Jon, and the whole Stew Crew, couldn't have made this without you.
As a filmmaker it's important to uplift my friends, I'm so ecstatic that Eric lent us his script "Date Night". Adapting from stage to screen presented its own unique challenges, we hope you'll be entertained and surprised by our film. Take chances. Scrape your knees. Love everyone and always be kind.