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DEALBREAKER

Draven Hawk is a young man that struggles with several mental handicaps while considering suicide and as badly as he wants to he is afraid to end it. By chance though he meets a demon by the name of Forneus, that is willing to give him an easy way out in exchange for a good 7 days of getting what he wants out of life. But when Draven discovers how much better life really can be with his handicaps lifted will he still want to end it?

  • Dustin Hawkins
    Director
    Most Dangerous Game, Shutter
  • Lucas Falco Cohen
    Cinematagrapher
    Queer Eye(Netflix), Affection of a Tiger (Part 1), Totally Under Control, Skin Deep
  • Dustin Hawkins
    Writer
  • Kira Lee Harris
    Writer
  • Dustin Hawkins
    Producer
  • David Michael Hall
    Key Cast
    "Draven Hawk"
  • John A. Niebruegge
    Key Cast
    "Forneus"
  • Yash Gajera
    Key Cast
    "Andromalius"
  • Sage Buchanan
    Key Cast
    "Social Counselor"
    Lost Treasure of Jesse James
  • Angel Yvonne
    Key Cast
    "Dark Lord"
    Unsolved Mysteries,
  • Jackie Aufderheide
    Key Cast
    "Jessica Hellington"
    Shutter
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    37 minutes 28 seconds
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Arri Alexa Mini
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Vegas Movie Awards
    Las Vegas
    United States
    Best Drama
  • Flicks Monthly Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    Best Short Film, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor
  • Hollywood Indie Film Awards
    Los Angeles
    United States
    Best Short Indie Film, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor
  • Festigious Los Angeles
    Los Angeles
    United States
    Best Drama
  • Golden State Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    Audience Award
  • Cooper Awards
    California
    United States
    Honorable Mention
  • Red Dirt Film Festival
    Still Water
    United States
    Nominee - Best Special Effects
  • Reale Film Festival
    Cinisello Balsamo
    Best Low Budget FIlm
  • Actors Awards Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    Best Actor, Best Actor in a Drama, Best Performance in the Fest
  • Anatolia International Film Festival
    İstanbul - Asya
    Turkey
    Best Drama
  • Hollywood Blood Horror Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    Best Fantasy, Best Special Effects, Best Poster
  • Imagine Rain Independent Film Awards
    Los Angeles
    United States
    Best Drama Short
  • OTB|Only The Best International Film Awards
    Miami
    United States
    Best Special Effects, Best Fantasy Film
  • Accord Cine Fest
    Mumbai
    India
    Best Supporting Actor, Best Short Drama
  • Waikiki Beach International Film Festival
    Hawaii
    Best American Drama Short Film
  • FILM MIAMI FEST BEST SHORT WORLDWIDE
    Miami
    Best Short Film
Director Biography - Dustin Hawkins

Illinois native, Dustin Hawkins, started working in broadcasting back in 2002 at what is now the Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, MO. When he moved to Columbia, MO several years later, he began to branch out, and soon was certified in film and studio productions at the Broadcast Center in St. Louis, MO. He enjoys all aspects of film production (videography, editing, visual special-effects, directing, writing and acting) as well as still photography. Steampunk web series, music videos, indie short films and other various projects. He stays diligent in his field and continues to move towards larger projects as time progresses.

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Director Statement

This film was a lot more difficult to make than others. We had to follow social distancing restrictions and it made it more difficult to organize people and keep the crew and actors safe. I was amazed we were able to pull it off. I hope this one does well despite all the restrictions we had to deal with. It definitely makes filmmaking a whole lot harder. But we love it so much we can't stop.