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The Trail

A man goes for a hike that doesn't end

  • Zachary Wheeler (Z.W. Wheeler)
    Director
  • Zachary Wheeler (Z.W. Wheeler)
    Writer
  • Zachary Wheeler (Z.W. Wheeler)
    Producer
  • Richard Kidney
    Producer
  • Brannon Wheeler
    Producer
  • Richard Kidney
    Key Cast
  • Josh Lynch
    Cinematographer
  • Josh Lynch
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    28 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    April 30, 2014
  • Production Budget:
    1,800 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
  • Salisbury University Film Festival
    Salisbury, Maryland
    May 2, 2015
    World Premiere
    Best Original Screenplay, Best Film
  • Johns Hopkins University Film Festival
    Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore MD
    February 25, 2015
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Zachary Wheeler (Z.W. Wheeler)

Z.W. Wheeler (AKA Zach Wheeler) is a film studies student at Salisbury University. Originally from Washington state, he spent much of his childhood living overseas, attending school in more than five different countries, before moving to Annapolis MD for the latter half of his scholastic career. He has presented his film scholarship at student research conferences and is currently seeking publication. Z.W. Wheeler's artistic background, however, goes beyond film; He's also an experienced 2D artist. While he has acted and directed for the stage, The Trail is Wheeler's directorial and writing debut for the screen. The film was produced in close creative collaboration with star Richard Kidney (Hopkins history major) and assistant director Josh Lynch (Eastern Shore TV man).

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