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Sky West & Crooked

A young girl is forced to grow up when she runs into her absent father while attending a school field trip at the local bowling alley.

  • Heather Edwards
    Director
    Strayed
  • Heather Edwards
    Writer
    Strayed
  • David Linke
    Producer
    Desolate
  • Kevin Linke
    Producer
    Desolate
  • Matt Jones
    Key Cast
    "Bobby Glen"
    Breaking Bad
  • Martha MacIsaac
    Key Cast
    "Martha Jo"
    Super Bad
  • Vivienne Rutherford
    Key Cast
    "Annie "Chippy" Bridges"
    Teachers
  • Ethan Jones
    Key Cast
    "Mark"
    Barry
  • Shane Bruce Johnston
    Cinematographer
    Old Haunt, The Fourth, Funnel
  • Michael Semanick
    Re-recording Mixer
    Coco, King Kong, Lord of the Rings, There Will be Blood
  • Mark T. Osborne
    Digital Intermediate Colorist
    The Act, It Follows, Capote
  • Heather Edwards
    Editor
    Act of Valor, Need for Speed
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    September 6, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    15,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • LA Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    Best Supporting Actress in a Short Film
  • LA Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    Best Dramatic Short Film
Director Biography - Heather Edwards

Heather Edwards, who always had a passion for the arts, relocated to Los Angeles after a failed marriage, thinking her new surroundings were where all her dreams could come true. And eventually they did, after growing two kids, quitting a couple bad jobs, and many years of being on set behind-the-scenes (crazy story for another time),

In 2017, Heather was able to put her “education” in action and direct her first short film, Strayed, about dysfunctional families, messed-up priorities and cats - it received over 20 laurels while playing in numerous film festivals across the country and internationally.

Her sophomore film, Sky West & Crooked, was completed in 2019 and is based upon a true story that features original music recorded in 1972 by her father that was recently uncovered. The heartwarming 15 minute short features an incredible cast that includes Matt Jones (Breaking Bad), Martha MacIsaac (Super Bad, Battle of the Sexes), Emma Fuhrrman (Avengers: Endgame) and young rising star, Vivienne Rutherford.

In addition to Sky West & Crooked, she is producing a feature film with Gemini Team Go called Coast that stars Melissa Leo (Oscar Winner, The Fighter) and Cristela Alonzo (The Laundromat, Cars 3).

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Director Statement

This is about as true of a story about my dad that could be made. He wasn't a good dad but he was the most interesting person I ever knew. He always said "Heath, you never do anything great until you're over 40"...He was right.