The Presence: A Metaphor

A theater janitor longs to become a performer, but lacks the courage. He discovers the journal of an ancient being while going about his duties, and soon comes face to face with a nightmare that takes him over both body and soul.

  • Adam York
    Director
  • Adam York
    Writer
  • Dave Harlequin
    Producer
  • David G. Holland
    Key Cast
    "The Janitor"
  • Lucky Mangione
    Key Cast
    "The Presence"
  • Matthew Ketcham
    Director of Photograpy
  • Megan Waller
    Assistant Director
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Horror, Science Fiction
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 9 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 14, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 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:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • MystiCon Independent Film Festival
    Roanoke, VA
    United States
    February 23, 2019
    World Premiere
    Best in Show (Semi-Finalist)
  • Con Nooga Film Festival
    Chattanooga, TN
    United States
    February 24, 2019
    Tennessee Premiere
    Best Regional Film (Winner)
  • DSOFF: Direct Short Online Film Festival
    Online
    March 15, 2019
    Best Film of the Month - February 2019 (Winner)
  • Carolina Short FIlm & Screenwriting Showcase
    Asheville, NC
    United States
    May 3, 2019
    Best NC Short Film (Winner)
  • Stranger Days Independent Film Festival
    Charlotte, NC
    United States
    November 16, 2019
    Local Premiere
    Official Selection
Distribution Information
  • Amazon Prime Video
    Distributor
    Country: United States
    Rights: Video on Demand, Pay Per View
Director Biography - Adam York

Adam York is a professional independent filmmaker from Sanford, North Carolina. Winner of over two dozen awards throughout the film festival circuit, he is perhaps best known for his work on the critically acclaimed short film "Closing Time" - a horror/suspense short film based on the works of author and frequent co-contributor Dave Harlequin, as well as his work on cult-sensation "The Devil's Lettuce", both of which are currently available worldwide on Amazon Prime. He now lives in Charlotte, North Carolina with his wife Melanie.

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