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Sanguine Deposit

Mac is a violent, train hopping, drifter who has found himself wandering from small town to small town during the Great Depression. He is a sadist with no compunction about using robbery, or even murder, to survive. Although he seems happy-go-lucky, he can become annoyed or angered easily. To Mac, the world, and everything in it, are up for grabs to someone who is not afraid to use violence as a tool.
Mac finds himself in the small town of Lago, which has had experience with murderers, and the citizenry are in fear of newcomers. As he drifts into a local bar, he picks up information about the town’s wealthy doctor, who makes weekly bank deposits. After confirming this as true, he decides to stay a week in Lago with the aim of robbing the doctor during his next deposit. He spends a week committing petty robberies and drinking to excess until the day he can rob the doctor in an alleyway next to the bank. In a simple twist of fate, murderous Mac is killed by the more experienced murderer, old Doc Holmes; reminding all that no matter how big and bad a person may be, there's always someone bigger and badder...and more horrific...out there.

  • Gregory McWhorter
    Producer
    Primary Colors, What We Do Is Secret, In Search of Darkness, If These Walls Could Sing, Rock'n'Roll High School 101
  • Robert Del Campo
    Producer
    Rock'n'Roll High School 101
  • Robert Del Campo
    Director
    Rock'n'Roll High School 101
  • Gregory McWhorter
    Writer
    Primary Colors, What We Do Is Secret, In Search of Darkness, If These Walls Could Sing, Rock'n'Roll High School 101
  • Gregory McWhorter
    Key Cast
    "Mac"
    Primary Colors, What We Do Is Secret, Rock'n'Roll High School 101
  • Marshall Thomas
    Key Cast
    "Doc Holmes"
    Music video actor in Butch Patrick, Megadeath, and others
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 22, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    3,300 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English, Other
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Robert Del Campo

Robert Del Campo…is a native Californian, born and raised in the Inland Empire. He has been a film and video production teacher at Val Verde High School since 1997. He and his students have won national and global competitions with Panasonic, as well as other film festivals with their short films. These wins have taken them to New York City and foreign locales such as Japan, Malaysia, Brazil, and England.
He has written and produced a range of educational shows for their school’s channel, which are presented on the local Time-Warner cable TV. The shows included Rock’n’Roll High School 101, a District spotlight show, and a cooking show. He recently obtained his master’s degree in film and television production from Regent University, with the goal of writing, directing, and producing feature films.

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Director Statement

Filmmakers devote a significant amount of time to crafting movies, as did I during the creation of SANGUINE DEPOSIT. The project has been an exhilarating journey with its fair share of challenges. While completing my master's degree in film and television production, I was approached by Greg McWhorter, who asked me to help him produce a short, low-budget film based on one of his short stories. I said yes, and jumped on board, that’s when the adventure began!
I’ve always considered the pre-production phase one of the most important phases in the production process. A time to develop concepts and mentally picture the film ahead of production. Having received Greg’s concise instructions, I expanded upon the plot and created a shooting script as well as a storyboard for each individual shot. These are valuable tools to me as the cinematographer, director, and editor for the film.
The silent horror films of the 1920s and 30s served as our inspiration. These classic black-and-white films withstand the test of time and offer a treasure trove of beauty and fascinating characters.
I directed the film on a limited budget and faced several challenges. It was not easy juggling the responsibilities of directing and serving as the film’s cinematographer. Trying to wear both hats effectively could have easily distracted me from the overall shoot. My saving grace was that this was a silent film. I made sure the lighting was on point and worked closely with the actors to capture believable reactions. Another challenge I faced during the production of the film was finding locations with a 1930s aesthetic. Unhappy with the options, I ended up using Unreal Engine to create some of our set locations and design. I spent countless hours learning how to build three-dimensional worlds, and am quite pleased with the result.
To say I am proud of SANGUINE DEPOSIT is an understatement. The film’s low budget forced me to be creative and allowed me to showcase my artistry and resourcefulness. It is an entertaining short film, with a straightforward message: “You reap what you sow”, as I can attest. I hope you enjoy it!