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THE AXE AND THE IRON

In the midst of a global pandemic, four friends find themselves at the center of an existential crisis.

  • Matthew Roseman
    Director
  • Brad Roller
    Writer
    MLB Show, Weekday Wrapup
  • Harrison Chambers
    Writer
  • Matthew Roseman
    Producer
    Staged Dad, The Hermit, Still Here, Goatface II
  • Brad Roller
    Producer
    Staged Dad, The Hermit, Still Here, MLB Show, Weekday Wrapup
  • Spencer Harris
    Producer
    Staged Dad, The Hermit, Still Here
  • Emily Yetter
    Producer
    Monster Girls
  • Emily Yetter
    Key Cast
    "Katie"
    Grimm, Project X, Spooked, Monster Girls
  • Alex Mashikian
    Key Cast
    "Michael"
    Glee, Jessie, 90210
  • Paul Cervenka
    Key Cast
    "Kurt"
  • Christopher Chen
    Key Cast
    "Jason"
    Curb Your Enthusiasm, Superstore, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Better Things
  • Erin Tudron
    Key Cast
    "Pearl"
    The Real L Word
  • Alan Mykitta
    Director Of Photography
    The Hermit
  • Matthew Roseman
    Editor
    Still Here, Millicent & Me and The Apple Tree
  • Jonathan Scott
    Production Sound Mixer
    Staged Dad
  • Alyssa Morgan
    Makeup Department Head
    Lady Gaga, Alien: Harvest, American Pie: Girls' Rules
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 56 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 26, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    2,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Top Indie Film Awards
    Tokyo
    Japan
    September 27, 2020
    WINNER: Best Director, Best Editor, Best FX, NOMINATED: Best Short, Best Cinematography, Best Humor
  • Top Shorts Film Festival
    Online Event
    United States
    May 29, 2020
    WINNER: Best Dark Comedy, Honorable Mention - First Time Director
  • Oregon Short Film Festival
    Wilsonville, OR
    United States
    August 17, 2020
    WINNER: Best Dark Comedy
  • Underground Indie Film Festival - Horror Cult Sci-Fi Fantasy
    Apopka, FL
    United States
    June 13, 2020
    WINNER: Best Horror Short
  • CineFern Film Festival
    Online Event
    United States
    June 19, 2020
    WINNER: Best Editor, NOMINATED: Best Short FIlm, Best Director
  • Indie Short Fest
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    June 6, 2020
    WINNER: Best Special Makeup, OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Best Sound Design, NOMINATED: Best Dark Comedy Short
  • New York Movie Awards
    New York, NY
    United States
    WINNER: Best Original Screenplay, Honorable Mention - Editing, Production Design, Sound Design
  • 2020 Independent Horror Movie Awards (Spring Edition)
    Online
    United States
    May 10, 2020
    WINNER: Best Humor, Best Badass (Emily Yetter), Best Kill, NOMINATED: Best Short, Best Director, Best Writing, Best Special Effects, Best Gore
  • Los Angeles International Film Festival - Indie Short Fest
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    WINNER: Best Special Makeup, Outstanding Achievement Award - Sound Design, NOMINATED: Best Dark Comedy Short
  • Independent Shorts Awards
    Hollywood, CA
    United States
    WINNER: Honorable Mention - Best Dark Comedy Short, Best First Time Director (Male)
  • IndieX Film Festival
    Hollywood, CA
    United States
    May 30, 2020
    WINNER: Outstanding Achievement Award - Dark Comedy Short, NOMINATED: Best Special Makeup, Best Sound Mixing, Best Set Design
  • HorrorHound Weekend Film Festival
    Milford, OH
    United States
    September 19, 2020
    NOMINATED: Best Short, Best Sound
  • Film Shortage (filmshortage.com)
    Online
    United States
    May 20, 2020
    Featured Daily Pick
  • Austin After Dark Film Festival
    Austin, TX
    United States
    September 12, 2020
    FINALIST: Best Horror Comedy, Best Cinematography
  • HAUS Film Festival
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    Official Selection
  • Montreal International Indie Short Film Awards
    Montreal
    Canada
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Matthew Roseman

A passionate and energetic producer/director/dp/editor based in Los Angeles. Matthew has produced, shot and edited numerous short films, commercials, pilots and promos. This is his narrative short film directing debut. He is the co-owner of newly formed production company, Radius Pictures, and is also co-partner at Sky Media Entertainment.

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Director Statement

THE AXE AND THE IRON is a fun, 10-minute short that just so happens to fit in pretty nicely with the current situation in the world, though we shot it months ago! When I read this script, I immediately fell in love with these characters and needed to watch them come to life. I had also been looking for a project where I could experiment with dark, moody lighting and dilapidated set pieces, and I loved the challenge of having that brooding backdrop set against the comedic elements. It brought me so much joy to be able to tell this exciting chapter of their story.