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Sleep Tight

Preston’s adoptive parents Daniel and Kate think that he is just going through a phase, but Kate fears it may be more because of Preston’s haunted past. Are the monsters in Preston’s closet his past coming back to haunt him? Or is it just another kid with an over active imagination? One thing is for sure, its going to be a night everyone will remember…

  • Michael Seabolt
    Director
  • Bec Doyle
    Key Cast
    "Kate Harris"
  • Wes McGee
    Key Cast
    "Daniel Harris"
  • Mason Wells
    Key Cast
    "Preston Harris"
  • Justin Aguirre
    Director of Photography
  • Patrick Hunter
    Film Editing and Visual Effects by
  • John E. Hopkins
    Music By
  • Michael Seabolt
    Writer
  • Michael Seabolt
    Producer
  • Dave Pino
    Sound Mix
  • Shannon Deane
    Sound Designer
  • Adham Elnashai
    2nd AD
  • Carrie Scott
    1st AC
  • Tyler Denering
    2nd AC
  • Robert Calya
    Gaffer
  • Nick Deverian
    Key Grip
  • Jackie Perez
    Swing
  • Grace Lee
    Make Up
  • Megan Seabolt
    Set Design/Art Dept
  • Colette Syed
    Script Supervisor
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Horror, Thriller, Suspense
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 27 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 9, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    12,600 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Lancaster Internation Short Film Festival
    Lancaster
    United States
    July 23, 2020
    Private Online Festival
    Horror Award Winner
  • The International Horror Hotel
    Independence
    United States
    Winner of Suspense/Thriller Award
  • INDO FRENCH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
    PONDICHERRY
    India
    December 21, 2020
    Best Thriller Short Film
  • Kosice International Monthly Film Festival
    Košice
    Slovakia
    June 28, 2020
    Best Thriller Short Film
  • Under The Stars International Film Festival
    Bari
    Italy
    January 18, 2021
    Best Acting
  • New Cinema - Lisbon Monthly Film Festival
    Lisbon
    Portugal
    July 7, 2020
    Best Short Thriller and Honorable mention for Best Short Horror Film
  • Sweden Film Awards
    Stockholms
    Sweden
    September 6, 2020
    Finalist
  • Highlands Film Fest
    Highlands
    United States
    October 10, 2020
    Best Short Film
  • Things 2 Fear Film Fest Things 2 Fear Film Fest
    Bunker Hill
    United States
    October 9, 2020
    Best Child Actor, Best First Time Filmmaker, Best Special Effects
  • Top Indie Film Awards
    Tokyo
    Japan
    July 1, 2020
    Most Terrifying
Director Biography - Michael Seabolt

Growing up in a small town in Maryland, I did the usual small town activities - played sports and hung out with friends. But, what I dreamed about was making movies. I have always had a love for the horror/thriller genres. Waiting for my parents to go to bed and then sneaking downstairs to watch horror movies is my favorite memory that I shared with my brother. The scarier that better - even if it meant that neither of us got any sleep that night.

After college, I quickly figured out the 9-5 world wasn’t for me. I packed up my car and headed to Los Angeles! No job, no network or connects - just a dream and a strong work ethic. I started as a PA and worked almost every department. I ended up in the Assistant Director world and have made a career of it for the past couple years. Though it’s an awesome job, I felt something was missing and wanted a chance to express more of my creativity. After saving and planning for months, I was able to make my dream come true - my Directorial Debut short film Sleep Tight. I shot this film in hopes of it leading to a feature film. So keep your eyes peeled during Sleep Tight to see if you discover the hidden practical and lighting effects.

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