Private Project

The Pact

Looking through the lens of someone who has had a lifetime of her choices being dictated by others, Fran has the compelling urgency to take control of her life to prevent it from disappearing under the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. She realizes that, as some control erodes, other issues rise to the surface and demand attention and makes the most consequential decision of her life but her son Terry struggles to accept it.

  • Clayton Landey
    Director
  • Clayton Landey
    Writer
  • Theresa O'Shea
    Writer
  • Tim Peek
    Writer
  • Tim Peek
    Producer
  • Aaron "Cujo" Cooley
    Producer
    Keys to the City; Blood on Her Name
  • Theresa O'Shea
    Key Cast
    "Fran"
  • Tim Peek
    Key Cast
    "Terry"
  • Helen Ingebritsen
    Key Cast
    "Susan"
  • Jen Harper
    Key Cast
    "Dr. Kagan"
  • Jackie Prucha
    Key Cast
    "Julie"
  • William Colquitt
    Key Cast
    "Bill"
  • Erika Miranda
    Key Cast
    "Trish/Elena"
  • Reese Hoggard
    Key Cast
    "Cindy"
  • Nikki Young
    Key Cast
    "Receptionist"
  • James Satterfield
    Key Cast
    "Young Terry"
  • Tillie Farr
    Key Cast
    "Young Trish"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    29 minutes 31 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 2, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    11,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Night of Drama Shorts
    Milan
    Italy
    Honorable Mention
  • Southern Shorts Awards
    Roswell
    United States
    August 25, 2023
    Merit Award
Director Biography - Clayton Landey

Clayton Landey is a multi award winning actor and producer. He has chosen to make his film directing debut with The Pact. Now in his 50th year in the business, Clayton has over 400 film, TV, theatre and commercial acting credits. His first appearance in a film was in Norma Rae, now in the Library of Congress National Film Registry..

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Director Statement

The Pact brings us the rarely seen side of a story that is far too familiar to many of us. I hope that our film serves as a starter for those much needed but very seldom held conversations.