Private Project

The Full Moon Fathers

The year is 1979.
On the run from the law, a vicious biker gang, known as The Full Moon Fathers, wakes from a night of partying in the woods to find one of their members murdered. While all fingers point to each other, another more sinister presence moves in.
Written & Directed by Sean Cranston
Cinematography & Editing by Jim Powers
Art Director & Production Design by John Stegemann
Starring Michael F Hayes, Paul Sacchetti, Stephen Croce, Joules Davis, Tim Roberts, Bill Kelleher, Vegas Nacy, Joe Reilly, Jim Wertman Jr, Hap Winters, Jesse Calhoun, Jerry Warren, with Gemma Nacy, Andy Jacek, John Mcghee, Vinnie Velez & Jerry Gretzinger

  • Sean Cranston
    Director
    Highlighters, RedVille
  • Sean Cranston
    Writer
    Highlighters,RedVille
  • Sean Cranston
    Producer
    Highlighters,RedVille
  • Jim Powers
    Producer
    Well, A Place Beyond the Pines
  • John Stegemann
    Producer
    Well, A Place Beyond The Pines
  • Michael F Hayes
    Key Cast
    "Radus Wiley"
    Highlighters, Well
  • Paul Sacchetti
    Key Cast
    "Floyd Sheppard"
    RedVille
  • Stephen Croce
    Key Cast
    "Dirty Reggie Edges"
    Highlighters, Transporter 3
  • Joules Davis
    Key Cast
    "The Woman"
  • Joe Reilly
    Key Cast
    "Artemus Wheeler"
    RedVille
  • Hap Winters
    Key Cast
    "Jolly Jeremiah Stone"
  • Vegas Nacy
    Key Cast
    "Uriah Bonz"
  • Jim Wertman Jr
    Key Cast
    "Junior"
  • Tim Roberts
    Key Cast
    "Chip Lawrence"
  • Bill Kelleher
    Key Cast
    "Mr Baggs"
  • Jesse Calhoun
    Key Cast
    "Otis Miller"
  • Jerry Warren
    Key Cast
    "Ward Richardson"
  • Jerry Gretzinger
    Key Cast
    "Lead Detective"
  • Andy Jacek
    Key Cast
    "Police Chief"
  • John McGhee
    Key Cast
    "Virgil Wallace"
    Highlighters, RedVille
  • Vinnie Velez
    Key Cast
    "Officer Brimsek"
    Highlighters, RedVille
  • Willis Williams
    Key Cast
    "Officer Thompson"
  • Jim Powers
    Cinematography
  • John Stegemann
    Art Director
  • Jim Powers
    Editor
  • Bailey Victoria
    Key Make Up Artist
    Holiday Spirit
  • Lauren Baker
    Assistant Make Up Artist
  • Sean Cranston
    Score
  • Auby Curtis
    Score
  • Project Type:
    Feature, Other
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 11 minutes 37 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 16, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    4096x1728
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Malta Drive In Movie Theater
    Malta, NY
    United States
    October 16, 2022
    Grand Premiere
  • Kalakari Film Festival 2023
    Dewas
    India
    March 18, 2023
    India Premiere
    Best Feature Special Award 2023
  • The Fear Faire Film Festival
    San Bernadino
    United States
    April 19, 2023
    West Coast Premiere
    "Best In Show" Award Winner
  • Couch Film Festival Spring 2023
    Toronto
    Canada
    March 24, 2023
    Winner - Best Cast
  • Cine-Excess Distinctive Visions
    Birmingham
    United Kingdom
    March 22, 2023
    UK Premiere
    Finalist
  • The American Film Award
    NYC
    United States
    May 9, 2023
    NYC Premiere
    WINNER Best Feature 2023
  • FANTBOI
    Barcelona Sant Boi
    Spain
    June 8, 2023
    Spain Premiere
    Best Film Nominee
  • B-Retina
    Barcelona
    Spain
    September 8, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Boden International Film Festival
    Boden
    Sweden
    May 20, 2023
    Swedish Premiere
    WINNER Best Horror Feature April 2023
  • Billy the Kid Film Fest
    Hico, TX
    United States
    November 4, 2023
    Best Horror Film 2023
  • AltFF 2023
    Toronto
    Canada
    June 21, 2023
    Best Actor - Michael F. Hayes
  • Dark Veins 2023

    Italy
    December 31, 2023
    Italian Premiere
    Semi Finalist
Director Biography - Sean Cranston

Sean Cranston is a filmmaker, actor, artist, and musician from Upstate NY

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