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The Gatekeeper

New owners of a small-town building discover an ancient secret in the walls of its basement.

  • Sam Sorenson
    Director
    Hellscape, Pandemia
  • Sam Sorenson
    Writer
  • Julia Dailey
    Producer
  • Lance Catania
    Producer
  • Julia Dailey
    Key Cast
    "Allison"
  • Rene David Gotiear II
    Key Cast
    "Jackson"
  • Vincenzo Pugliese
    Key Cast
    "Warlock"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 3 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 17, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English, Italian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, C300 mk ii
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Sam Sorenson

Sam Sorenson is an award-winning filmmaker and TV veteran. He is a four-time Emmy Award winner, and has more than 20 Emmy nominations. He also won the prestigious National Edward R. Murrow award, and several Associated Press and Wisconsin Broadcasters Association awards. He won Best Script at the MKE Shorts Film Fest, is an IFA Award Winner, and took Honorable Mention from the Cannes Film Awards. He is also a multi-year winner of the 48 Hour Film Project. His films have screened at Festivals around the world.

Sam travels around the country shooting documentary videos, narrative films, and brand messages.

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Director Statement

I am a big believer in bringing a unique, honest voice to filmmaking. I want to touch as many minds with my films as possible, and tell interesting, meaningful stories that will stick with audiences. I strive to attend every festival and love meeting fellow filmmakers and audiences around the world.