Private Project

The Great Griffin

This story follows fictional character, Eugene Griffin, an introverted high school outcast who is picked on by the entire school. In an attempt to read the mind of the girl he loves, Griffin accidentally chants the wrong spell - allowing others to read his mind. Using his new "super power" to lure bullies into his traps, Griffin reinvents himself from a lonely high school outcast to a vengeful superhero.

  • Edwin DeJesus Jr.
    Director
  • Edwin DeJesus Jr.
    Writer
  • Edwin DeJesus Jr.
    Producer
  • Kasey Karaisaridis
    Producer
  • Yimin Zhang
    Producer
  • Ricardo Sean Thompson
    Producer
    Rap War One (2004), Back Stab (2007), A Kiss of Chaos (2009)
  • Alan Metzger
    Producer
    The Equalizer (1985), If You Believe (1999), For My Daughter's Honor (1996), Kojak: The Price of Justice (1987)
  • David Martinez
    Key Cast
  • Madelin Hernandez
    Key Cast
  • Gabriel Alvarez
    Key Cast
  • Denise Ozer
    Key Cast
  • Heather Ahlers
    Key Cast
  • Carneiquea Blake
    Key Cast
  • Henry Grimm
    Key Cast
  • Yimin Zhang
    Editor
  • Kasey Karaisaridis
    Assistant Directors
  • Max Blyumkin
    Assistant Directors
  • Teliya Oakes
    Assistant Directors
  • Daniela Collado
    2nd Assistant Director
  • Justin Park
    3rd Assistant Directors
  • Ashanti Sharrieff
    3rd Assistant Directors
  • Jonathan Alvarez
    Directors of Photography
    98 ST: Playland (2016), Young Flaccid Gonna Die (2015), Under the Table (2014)
  • Adam Wolf
    Directors of Photography
  • Yimin Zhang
    Camera Operators
  • Jhon Velez
    Camera Operators
  • Debora Sosa
    Camera Operators
  • Christian Parkinson
    1st Assistant Camera
  • Jonathan Espinoza
    2nd Assistant Camera
  • Made Widyanetta
    BTS Videographer
  • Christopher Cuccia
    Gaffers
  • Marissa-Michell Guerra
    Gaffers
  • Christopher Gonzalez
    Electricians
  • Isaac Skenazy
    Electricians
  • Nicholas Valva
    Sound
    98 ST: Playland (2016)
  • Patrick Machado
    Sound
  • Jacelle Mcguire
    Sound
  • Kasey Karaisaridis
    Production Designers
  • Selena Collins
    Production Designers
  • Levi Castle
    Art Director
  • Alisa Cortina
    Hair & Makeup Artists
  • Gabrielle Edel
    Hair & Makeup Artists
  • Shavani Dewar
    Hair & Makeup Artists
  • Elma Cerovic
    Hair & Makeup Artists
  • Liam Dennington
    Prop Master
  • Cara Stock
    Script Supervisors
  • Nayeli Jaime
    Script Supervisors
  • Luna Leon
    Script Supervisors
  • Kyle Mendoza
    Key Grip
  • Semir Hot
    Dolly Grip
  • Morgan White
    Grips
  • Manuel Barazorda
    Grips
  • Yimin Zhang
    Original Music Composer
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student, Television, Web / New Media
  • Genres:
    Superhero, Drama, Dark Comedy, Comedy, LGBTQ, Youth, Action, Coming of age
  • Runtime:
    34 minutes 17 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 10, 2016
  • Production Budget:
    0 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:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director Biography - Edwin DeJesus Jr.

Edwin DeJesus Jr. is an ambitious filmmaker from Queens, New York. He is a graduate of the Academy for Careers in Television & Film and currently attends Columbia University in the City of New York.

His personal passion and skill lies in directing, producing, and screenwriting for short films. Edwin also has experience in the camera department for spec ads, music videos, training programs, and various promotional content.

He is also a fan of writing in the third person.

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Director Statement

The premise of this film is NOT to discriminate any individuals based on their sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, or physical appearance. Rather, it is an anti-bullying advocacy tool meant to portray the contemporary scenarios of high school bullying that easily fly under the radar of both parents and educational instructors.

This film is intended for ages 13+