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The Kidnapper's Ransom

Steve and Larry, partners in crime attempt to make money by kidnapping someone and holding them for ransom. Unfortunately, things don’t always go as they are originally planned.

  • George Lynch
    Director
    A Game Of Catch
  • George Lynch
    Writer
    A Game Of Catch
  • George Lynch
    Key Cast
    "Steve"
    Future Crimes
  • Zachary Friend
    Key Cast
    "Larry"
    A Game Of Catch
  • Adam Jones
    Key Cast
    "The Hostage"
  • Holly Lihou
    Light Reflector / Mic Operator
  • Victoria Anani Moraru
    Light Reflector / Mic Operator
  • Adam Jones
    Light Reflector / Mic Operator
  • Zachary Friend
    Light Reflector / Mic Operator
    A Game of Catch
  • Holly Lihou
    Camera Person
  • George Lynch
    Camera Person
    A Game Of Catch
  • George Lynch
    Editor
    A Game of Catch
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Crime
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 18 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 11, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    0 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Ireland
  • Country of Filming:
    Ireland
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, iPhone 6, FiLMiC PRO
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Fresh Film Festival - Cork Heat
    Cork
    Ireland
    March 7, 2019
    Triskel Arts Centre
    Senior Category
  • First Cut! Youth Film Festival
    Youghal
    Ireland
    March 9, 2019
    Mall Arts Centre
    Short Film Open Call
  • Fastnet Film Festival
    Schull
    Ireland
    May 22, 2019
    The Odeon
    Best Young Filmmaker (Under 19)
  • London-Worldwide Comedy Short Film Festival (Special Mention)
    London
    United Kingdom
    Special Mention
  • UFA Youth Short Film Festival
    Ufa
    Russian Federation
    July 7, 2020
    Russian Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Global Youth Film Festival Bangladesh
    Lalmatia Dhanmondi, Dhaka
    Bangladesh
    December 26, 2020
    Official Selection
  • Airdrie Film Festival
    Airdrie, Alberta
    Canada
    September 11, 2020
    Official Selection
  • SF3 - Smartphone Flick Fest
    Paddington, New South Wales
    Australia
    October 9, 2020
    SF3 #Filmbreaker Award
  • Toronto Smartphone Film Festival
    Toronto
    Canada
    June 12, 2020
    Canada Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - George Lynch

George Lynch: Director, writer, editor of "The Kidnapper's Ransom", and also starred in and co-shot the film.

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Director Statement

This was my first real attempt in making a short film. With only a few friends, myself, and an iPhone Six, we set out to make a short film to entertain and to be enjoyed by audiences of all ages.