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Technically Amish

Jeb, who lives a laborious Amish lifestyle, must hide his phone from his mother Karen, as it is his only means of leisure.

  • Parker Nicely
    Key Cast
    "Jeb"
    Flowers
  • Michelle Procopio
    Key Cast
    "Karen"
    Melody
  • Chad Hamel
    Director
    Big Boy
  • Chad Hamel
    Writer
    Big Boy
  • Zhenja Williams
    Producer
    Russian Heavy Metal
  • Tyler Williams
    Director of Photography
    Pretty Boy
  • Alicia David
    Production Designer
    Rooted
  • Brian Nguyen
    Assistant Camera
    Strawberry
  • Eli Daughtry
    Assistant Director
    Big Boy
  • Shona Dowdie
    2nd Assistant Director
    Just Breathe
  • Joshua Heldreth
    Sound Design
    Russian Heavy Metal
  • Shawn Tapias
    Gaffer
    Paperweight
  • Cecelia Hernandez
    Grips
    Panicked
  • Carolyn Matthews
    Grips
  • Delany Rose
    Production Assistant
    A Fun Time
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Satire, Dramedy, Family
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 21 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 10, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    200 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, 6K, DSLR
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Southeastern University
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Fire Film Festival
    Lakeland, FL
    United States
    February 20, 2021
    North American Premiere
    Winner
  • Global Shorts
    Los Angeles
    United States
    April 27, 2021
    Honorable Mention
  • New Florida Cinema
    Sarasota, FL
    United States
    June 26, 2021
    Best Comedy Nominee
  • Beyond Entertainment Family Film, Screenwriting & Music Festival
    Cape Coral, Florida
    United States
    September 25, 2021
    Award Winner
  • Central Florida Film Festival
    Mount Dora, Florida
    United States
    January 21, 2022
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Chad Hamel

Actor, director, and screenwriter Chad Hamel grew up homeschooled in Brandon, Florida. Though he initially began his entertainment career in theatre, he always had a strong passion for film - especially comedies - and plans to pursue a career in creating comedic films with heartfelt, Christian messages at their core.

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Director Statement

“‘Technically Amish’ was created during what felt like a very hectic season of my life. I had so many homework assignments to keep up with, I was working a retail job four days a week, I had a girlfriend who wanted to spend time with me, I had chores to do at home. The world around me screamed ‘go, go, go’ and I felt like I never truly got the moment to rest. Jeb is a character I personally relate to, and I crafted the character and story around how I felt amidst the craziness of my life. What I find special about this story is that it not only promotes the idea of taking rest, but also to recognize that others need rest as well. I hope everyone is encouraged by this film to take advantage of the quiet moments in this loud world.