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Sun&Petrol

In the face of the automobile's cultural decline, third-generation hot-rodder, Hayden Larson, embarks upon a cross-country road trip to rediscover the forgotten legends and rich history of American automotive culture. Driven by a mission to preserve its legacy, before it's lost forever.

  • Hayden W. Larson
    Director
    Levis 501 Spec Ad: Reclaim the Future
  • Benjamin Edwards
    Director of Photography
    Max McNown - Worry Bout' My Wandering MV
  • Hayden W. Larson
    Writer
  • Hayden W. Larson
    Producer
    Max McNown - Worry Bout' My Wandering MV
  • Benjamin Edwards
    Producer
  • Parker Edwards
    Production Assistant
  • Poet Edwards
    Production Assistant
  • Haven Edwards
    Production Assistant
  • Nina Synnove
    Key Cast
    "Copilot"
  • Parker Edwards
    Key Cast
    "Eccentric Photographer"
  • John Boersma
    Key Cast
    "Automotive Legend"
  • Shane Mayfield
    Key Cast
    "Cuda Drag Racer"
  • Wayne Hess
    Key Cast
    "The 'Dirty Red Mustang Driver'"
  • Brock Guthrie
    Key Cast
    "Cuda Copilot"
  • Poet Edwards
    Key Cast
    "Bicyclist Kid 1"
  • Haven Edwards
    Key Cast
    "Bicyclist Kid 2"
  • Hayden W. Larson
    Key Cast
    "Host"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 21 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 2, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    900 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Sony Anamorphic
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Hayden W. Larson

Raised in the PNW, Hayden is an idealist director driven by the belief that film should capture both youth and beauty. With over 7+ years of experience in film and media, he’s brought a wide range of projects to life—from building Optimus Prime for Transformers to working on international humanitarian and diplomacy projects. Hayden has also coordinated multi-million dollar commercials for the Superbowl and produced music videos for a Bend, OR-based singer-songwriter who has built an impressive following of 6 million monthly listeners on Spotify.

Currently, he is developing Sun&Petrol, a unique road trip television series that offers a new synthesis of storytelling.

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Director Statement

" Where one golden thing goes to rest its weary head, we must ensure that another, golden example, is there to take its place. Lest the next generation grow ignorant of that which came before." - HWL