The Asphalt Playground

An elementary school playground is no place for fun and games.

Jake and Kat used to be the top candy sellers on the playground, but now, rivals and creditors are closing in. When their money comes up missing, they begin to question everything. Even their loyalty to each other.

  • Peter VanOosting
    Director
    The Hearing Test, A Friend in Need, Cold Comfort, The Devil's Argument
  • Peter VanOosting
    Writer
    The Hearing Test, A Friend in Need, Cold Comfort, The Devil's Argument
  • Maya VanOosting
    Key Cast
    "Kat"
  • Nicholas VanOosting
    Key Cast
    "Jake"
  • Phil Goldsmith
    Key Cast
    "Jake (voice over)"
    The Hearing Test, Irrational, The Devil's Argument, Lost Causes
  • Nehemiah Andrade
    Key Cast
    "Yard Duty"
    A Friend in Need, The Devil's Argument, Irrational, Cold Comfort
  • Theshia Naidoo
    Key Cast
    "Mom"
    The Hearing Test, Lost Causes, Cold Comfort
  • Presley Huber
    Key Cast
    "Bully"
    The Devil's Argument
  • Thomas VanOosting
    Composer
    The Hearing Test, Cold Comfort, A Friend in Need, Lost Causes, Halloween with Dad
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Neo Noir, Comedy, Mystery, Drama
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes 43 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 25, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    100 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director - Peter VanOosting