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The Hunting Trail

After being critically injured on a solo hunting trip, a skilled survivalist fights for his life in the unforgiving wild.

  • Henry Riley
    Director
  • Henry Riley
    Writer
  • Henry Riley
    Producer
  • Blake Wright
    Producer
  • Blake Wright
    Key Cast
  • Henry Riley
    Cinematographer
  • Henry Riley
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Adventure, Thriller, Wilderness Survival
  • Runtime:
    20 minutes 12 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 1, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, DSLR, 1080p
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Henry Riley

Henry Riley, an emerging filmmaking out of Southern Maine began his journey in the independent film community with the conception and creation of over half a dozen short films in the last year. A graduate of The University of Southern Maine’s school of business, Henry’s passion and drive has led him into the world of narrative filmmaking where he has been able to collaborate with some of the most talented people in the state.

A jack of all trades, Henry has a strong passion for writing, directing and producing as well as being a skilled cinematographer, editor and certified drone pilot. One of his most recent shorts, Nighthawks (which he produced, co-directed, filmed and edited) has gone on to win awards and official selections at festivals around the world. Henry plans to continue growing into a visionary indie director and competitor for superior storytelling.

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Director Statement

Hi There!

My name is Henry Riley, an upcoming filmmaker from Southern Maine with ambitious spirit and passion for telling stories! My newest project, The Hunting Trail which follows an experienced bow-hunter deep in northern Maine on a solo hunting trip who gets critically injured and must race against time (and the unforgiving wild) to make it out alive.

This story is a passion project of both mine and co-producer Blake Wright for a long time. This past October we had the opportunity to finally film it in the beautiful forests of Nobleboro, Maine. Not only does this film showcase some of the most beautiful hidden treasures of Maine’s landscape, but also explores themes of isolation, self-reflection and the natural violent order of life.

Thank you for everyone who helped make this dream a reality, I am eternally grateful.