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Royal Retribution

A runaway princess is caught and brought to a tavern near the edge of the kingdom where she is to be put under a spell for safe transport home. But before the spell is cast they are interrupted by the arrival of an injured paladin taking refuge from a dark phantom creature called a djinn that'll stop at nothing to have her head. They have to work together or die fighting amongst themselves if they are to get out of the tavern alive.

  • Dustin Hawkins
    Director
    DEALBREAKER, Just Try, Most Dangerous Game
  • Chris D. Mooney
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    31 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    September 30, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    4,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    17:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Hollywood Blood Horror Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    Best Fantasy, Best Producer (Chris D. Mooney), Best Director(Dustin Hawkins), Best Actor (John A. Niebruegge), Best Actress (Astra-lia England), Best Supporting Actor (Brian Davis), Best Supporting Actress (Isabella O. Ferrari), Best Ensemble (Astra-lia England, John A. Niebruegge, Isabella O. Ferrari, Mika Antonakis, Michael Beran, Brian Davis), Best Cinematography (Dustin Hawkins), Best Editing (Dustin Hawkins), Best Sound Design (K. M. Joshi), Best Original Score (K. M. Joshi), Best Costume Design (Mika Antonakis, Michael Beran, Amanda Hawkins, Elea Rudder), Best Special Makeup (Joanna Benitez), Best Production Design
  • Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival
    Athens
    Honorable Mention - BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
  • Monthly Future Of Film Awards
    Kej Makedonija
    BEST ACTRESS(Isabella Ferrari), BEST POSTER
  • Direct Monthly Online Film Festival
    Canton
    United States
    BEST FANTASY FILM, BEST DIRECTOR
  • Always Late TV
    Godfrey
    United States
    Best Director, Best Adventure Film
  • Spinning Reels Awards
    Kolkata
    BEST SCRIPT WRITING, BEST FILM SCORE
  • Krimson Horyzon International Film Festival
    West Bengal
    Best Short Film
  • The Atlantis Awards
    Los Angeles
    United States
    Best Stunt Performance / Choreography
  • MEI International Film Festival

    Best Short Film
  • Thilsri International Film Festival

    BEST ACTRESS(Isabella Ferrari)
  • Absurd Film Festival
    Cinisello Balsamo
    Best Cinematography(Dustin Hawkins)
  • Indie Cine Tube Awards

    BEST SOUNDTRACK, BEST MOVIE POSTER
  • Always Late TV Movie Awards
    Godfrey
    United States
    Best Director & Best Adventure Short Film
  • New York Istanbul Short Film Festival
    New York
    United States
    Best Film Score
  • Art Film Awards

    Best Actress(Astra-Lia England)
  • Asian International Filmfare Awards
    Barasat
    Best Supporting Actress(Isabella Ferrari)
  • Kodaikanal International Film Festival

    Best Short Film, Best Supporting Actress(Astra-Lia England)
  • FESTIVAL DE INDIE

    Best Executive Producer, Best Cinematographer, Best Lighting
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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