The Place between Heaven and Hell

After losing his parents to a terrible accident, singer and musician Liam must put his life on hold in order to help raise his little sister Sheila.

  • Reid Sanders
    Director
  • Sam Terry
    Director
  • Reid Sanders
    Writer
  • Nathan Chelf
    Producer
  • Matt Larson
    Producer
  • Reid Sanders
    Key Cast
    "Liam"
  • Adeleia Odekirk
    Key Cast
    "Sheila"
  • Kelli Catlin
    Key Cast
    "Charlotte"
  • Danielle Griffin
    Key Cast
    "Social Services Representative"
  • Matthew Sandoval
    Key Cast
    "Social Services Representative"
  • Jeremiah Soderstrom
    Key Cast
    "Ice Cream Merchant"
  • Christine Davidson
    Key Cast
    "Liam's Mother"
  • Shawn Heitman
    Key Cast
    "Liam's Father"
  • Ronna Burrows
    Key Cast
    "Liam's Grandmother"
  • Justin Lewis
    Executive Producer
  • Grace Amato
    Associate Producer
  • Thomas Charleston
    Director of Photography
  • Stetson Littlejohn
    Editor
  • Viyee Ooi
    Composer
  • Peter Nepi
    Production Designer
  • Nathan Chelf
    Assistant Director
  • Matthew Sandoval
    Script Supervisor
  • John Pietro
    First Assistant Camera
  • Joseph Belanger
    Second Assistant Camera
  • Emmerry Lee
    Second Assistant Camera
  • Dorathea DeForest
    Camera Operator
  • Stetson Littlejohn
    Digital Imaging Technician
  • Brett Higgs
    Gaffer
  • Grant Chapel
    Key Grip
  • Sergey Bogachov
    Grip & Electric
  • Westley Jackson
    Grip & Electric
  • Chris Wilcox
    Grip & Electric
  • Sam Johnson
    Sound Mixer
  • Seth Seppala
    Boom Operator
  • Jonas Easley
    Art Direction
  • Cheyenne-Rebekah Knapp
    Wardobe Supervisor
  • Chellsey Maestas
    Production Assistant
  • Thomas Charleston
    Colorist
  • Stetson Littlejohn
    Sound Design
  • Sam Johnson
    Sound Design
  • Stetson Littlejohn
    Still Photographer
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Coming-of-Age, Slice-of-Life, Drama
  • Runtime:
    16 minutes 26 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 30, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    2,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Colorado Film School
  • The Mountain Fundraising Film Festival
    Denver, CO
    United States
    June 30, 2023
    North American Premiere
Director Biography - Reid Sanders, Sam Terry

Born and raised in Northern Illinois, Reid Sanders is an actor, screenwriter, and director based in Colorado. He moved to Colorado Springs in 2016, graduated high school, and is now a graduate of the Colorado Film School in Denver with AAS degrees in Writing/Directing and Acting/Directing. One of his main career goals is to star in and direct a feature film.

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Director Statement

"The Place between Heaven and Hell" is a short coming-of-age and slice-of-life film that tells the story of two siblings who are put into an unthinkable situation at an early age. Liam, who just graduated from high school and has plans for his future, is faced with the decision of either continuing to pursue his career fully or stepping up to take care of his dear sister and the last of his immediate family. As this is a time when Sheila needs him more than ever before. This is a subject matter that is very important to many people, and that is the subject of loss. Late in 2021, I lost my great-grandmother, and I lost my grandmother when I was very little. There is a deep understanding of the human condition in a scenario like this one. I want the audience to understand this perspective and feel for those who have experienced loss, and to remember their own loss. Remember the countless souls who have left this world. Remember that you are not alone as there are many others who are dealing with and who have dealt with loss. One takeaway will be to always cherish what you have, especially your friends and family.