Private Project

The Print in the Woods

A cryptozoology enthusiast is on a leisurely hike in the woods when he makes an unexpected discovery. A footprint undocumented by zoologists and trackers is embedded in the wet soil of the forest. Determined to find the creature responsible, he packs up his gear and goes on a hunt for the illusive beast!

  • Luke Kreger
    Director
  • Luke Kreger
    Writer
  • Sam Hyatt
    Producer
  • David Brown
    Key Cast
  • Skinner
    Key Cast
  • Brian Lee
    Director of Photography
  • Marcus Leitner
    Composer
  • Dora Tsui
    Production Designer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 56 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 12, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    17,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Luke Kreger

LUKE KREGER is a director, cinematographer, and editor currently based out of Oakland, CA. Growing up in Northeast Iowa, Luke was a fan of old school monster movies like "The Wolfman”, “Godzilla”, and shows like "The Twilight Zone”. These otherworldly stories shaped his filming style, using fantastical tales to help simplify complex topics about the human experience.

In 2017, Luke was brought on to work for Cinematiq which sparked his move to the San Francisco Bay Area. Once in the Bay, Luke and his talented DP partner Dora Tsui began producing short films at an accelerated clip. Their projects "Please Call for an Interview", "Lucid", and "Devil's Fish” had success on the festival circuit, screening at the San Jose International Short Film Festival, Culver City Film Festival, and the San Francisco Indie Shorts Festival among others.

During a screening at the San Francisco Indie Shorts Festival, Luke met another talented filmmaker, Sam Hyatt. Luke has since worked as DP and colorist for a number of Sam's short films including "Raise the Bar" which was featured at the Charlotte Film Festival, Atlanta Shortsfest, and East Bay Comedy Festival.

Beyond narrative short films, Luke has worked on mini documentaries that highlight Bay Area creatives, including Japanese tattooist, Horitomo, and psychedelic horror artist, Skinner.

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Director Statement

Growing up I was obsessed with cryptids and the paranormal. I watched all the shows on the topic from “Destination Truth” to “Ghost Hunters”. “The Print in the Woods” personifies my childhood fascination with the strange unknown in the film's protagonist. This story aims to focus on a person who is part of this eclectic community of folks who are obsessed with the world of bigfoot, mothman, and the bizarre.