The Hustler

A woman's desperation takes her to the streets to do the unthinkable.

  • Willis Williams
    Director
  • Willis Williams
    Writer
  • Matt Bartolomeo
    Producer
    Dream
  • Ashley Kilbride
    Key Cast
    "The Customer"
    Dream
  • Willis Williams
    Key Cast
    "The Hustler"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    1 minute 43 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 27, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    100 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    4K Ultra HD
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Funny Under Fifteen Minutes
    Hamilton
    United States
    March 14, 2025
    North American Premiere
    Best Comedy Film
Director Biography - Willis Williams

Willis Williams has appeared in several film, television, commercial, audiobook, and theatre productions. You may have seen him in The Dead Don’t Die, Law & Order, Flatbush Misdemeanors, Bros, Saturday Night Live, and Food Network's Outchef'd, to name just a few. The Hustler is Willis’s directorial debut. Willis recently celebrated 10 years with the Woodstock Film Festival. He is currently in two roles with Woodstock as their Venue Coordinator and Director of Diversity & Inclusion.

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Director Statement

Being on a set is my absolute happy place. That is the time where everyone has one goal and the same vision and that is where we can make magic happen.