Private Project

White Stag

It's late at night driving back to LA from San Francisco. Ethan just found out Issa has been cheating on him and has decided to end the relationship. In a tense car journey home, Ethan hits a deer crossing the road. The couple argue on leaving it and continuing their journey home or checking on the wounded animal and potentially putting it out of it's misery. As they argue, Ethan begins hearing the deer, very clearly, tell him some things only he would know...

  • Ian Ostroot
    Director
  • Ian Ostroot
    Writer
  • Heidi Camille Ramee
    Producer
  • Ian Ostroot
    Producer
  • Heidi Camille Ramee
    Key Cast
  • Ian Ostroot
    Key Cast
  • Elko Weaver
    Key Cast
  • Drew Ganyer
    Cinematographer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Fantasy
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes 12 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 1, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Ian Ostroot

I am a first time filmmaker long time writer/actor/producer everything but directing. I'm finally ready to tackle that last hurdle thanks to my amazing crew doing everything else.

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Director Statement

Symbols have power, whether we know it or not. In the middle of the night, when all alone, sometimes those symbols become a bit more real and furry. White Stag represents the story of a couple on the verge of a break up, thrown back together by powers greater than themselves.