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Shallow Depths

Following the death of his daughter, the broken-hearted father replays the memories of her life's moments in an alternate reality.

  • Luke Riether
    Director
  • Luke Riether
    Writer
  • Kiley Opsal
    Producer
  • Kiley Opsal
    Key Cast
    "Daughter//Mermaid"
  • Benjamin Bernard
    Key Cast
    "Father"
  • Danny Vega
    Key Cast
    "Fathers friend"
  • Arianna Dawn
    Key Cast
    "Mermaid//Scuba Saftey Officer"
  • Trinity Soos
    Key Cast
    "Mermaid"
  • Avaryana Rose Adkirson
    Key Cast
    "Mermaid"
  • Sarah Ullom
    Key Cast
    "Mermaid"
  • Jordan Lenarz
    Key Cast
    "Mermaid"
  • Steven Wilson
    Sound Designer
  • Taylor Rountree
    Cinematographer
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Fantasy, Drama, inspiration
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 6 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 30, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    200 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Braw QO Constant Quality
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Full Sail University
Director Biography - Luke Riether

Luke Riether recently announced his first feature film, "The Son;" which is an inspirational drama based on the parables in the bible written for a modern audience. Luke's 2019 work includes the concept for the Son directed and written by himself. What started off as a school project has reached a larger audience and is now getting the attention of major production companies. Luke's recent work includes the soon to be released, "The Coin;" directed by Taylor Riether, and the most recent project; Shallow Depths.
Luke is known for his lines of symmetry, soft lighting, and powerful camera movements. Luke graduates from Full Sail University on September 3, 2021, with a Batchelor's degree in Cinematography. His work is unique and shows emotions through his angles.

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Director Statement

Don't ever reach for the stars, because they already are yours to claim.