The Sweatshirt
Olivia and Sarah are hoping to make a routine stop to retrieve Sarah's favorite sweatshirt from her ex-boyfriend's house. But when Jeff shows no interest in complying with this reasonable request, they are forced to go head-to-head with the one of Chicago's most despicable exes. Jeff takes the sweatshirt as his hostage, leaving Olivia no choice but to negotiate the terms of the hoodie's release.
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Jonah SaesanDirectorInsecurity, Field Day, How Does a Merman Do It
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Katie SaesanWriter
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Jonah SaesanWriterInsecurity, Field Day, How Does a Merman Do It
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Jonah SaesanProducerInsecurity, Field Day, How Does a Merman Do It
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David BradburnProducerFamily, Superhero Me, Field Day, Rockabye
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Dominique La'SheaKey Cast"Olivia"Chicago P.D., Broke AF
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Sabeen SadiqKey Cast"Sarah"Code-Switched
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Jonah SaesanKey Cast"Jeff"Insecurity, Field Day, How Does a Merman Do It
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Tina ArfaeeKey Cast"Brittney"Centered
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Shawn HarrelMusic byInsecurity, Update, In for a Trim
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Alexander Hale GibsonDirector of PhotographyVerbAL, Insecurity, The Rush,
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Adam RubenAssistant DirectorMiracle Maker, Field Day, Finger Bang, Darkstorm
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Project Type:Short
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Runtime:8 minutes 5 seconds
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Completion Date:May 4, 2019
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Production Budget:700 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Austin Revolution Film FestivalAustin, Texas
United States
September 4, 2019
Texas Premiere
Official Selection / Three Award Nominations -
Atlanta Comedy Film FestivalAtlanta, Georgia
United States
July 21, 2019
North American Premiere
Official Selection / Best Film Nomination -
Full Bloom Film FestivalStatesville, North Carolina
United States
September 19, 2019
North Carolina Premiere
From Waukegan IL, Jonah Saesan started acting in school plays and making movies with neighborhood friends in the fifth grade. After high school he served 10 years in the United States Marine Corps earning the rank of Staff Sergeant. He became a Marine instructor of marksmanship and water survival, but whenever possible he continued to work in theatre and television. After his military service was complete, Jonah trained as an actor and graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Parkside. Continuing his education, he completed The Second City Training Center Conservatory and Writing programs. Jonah’s work in the commercial, film, and television industries has allowed him to promote products and satisfy clients such as Kohl’s, Meijer, and BMO Harris. Beyond his principal roles for regional and national commercials, Jonah has starred in, directed, and written for films that have screened across the country. He has been featured several times with The Onion Network. Additionally, Jonah is honored to work with The Second City Training Center. He not only teaches improv classes in several of the historic theatre's training programs, but also developed the Improv for Veterans program. Improv for Veterans offers free workshops and discounted classes designed for veterans in both Chicago and LA. He also can’t shut up about the time he spent stationed in Hawaii, misses it dearly, but considers Chicago a close second.