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The Salesmen

Donovan and Trey encounter an unexpected adversary during a routine weed deal in this farcical short film.

  • Joel Liss
    Director
  • Joel Liss
    Writer
  • Sam Doran
    Producer
  • Zachary Poli
    Producer
  • Benjamin Kapit
    Producer
  • Nick Cook
    Producer
  • Livia Rappaport
    Producer
  • Chase Fox
    Key Cast
  • Henry Montgomery
    Key Cast
  • Nina Lane
    Key Cast
  • Keith Tittermary
    Key Cast
  • Wesley Sawyer
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Crime, Farce
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    June 16, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    200 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:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • All American High School Film Festival
    New York
    United States
  • TIVA-DC Peer Awards
    District of Columbia
    United States
    November 11, 2017
    Peer Promise Bronze
Distribution Information
  • Second World Entertainment
    Country: United States
    Rights: Internet
Director Biography - Joel Liss

Born as a twin in Washington, DC to single mother Marsha Liss, Joel Liss has been passionate about film as long as he could remember. But he didn't get serious about creating until he found Tryka Film Coalition, a youth filmmaking group in his hometown of Bethesda, MD.

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Director Statement

This short film is the culmination of nearly a year's work. As you can see in my headshot, the entire experience was constituted by a 50/50 mix of absolute terror and happiness.