Wrists Tied
Melvin has a week to get the money he needs to start up his dream business. He is forced to choose between doing this the right way or the fun way.
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Joseph Matthew JeavonsDirectorParasocial, The Big Pelvis
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Joseph Matthew JeavonsWriter
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Owen SwiftWriterParasocial, The Big Pelvis
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Beckett NicholsKey Cast"Melvin"Parasocial, The Big Pelvis
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Sam TeagueKey Cast"Dagwood"Parasocial, The Big Pelvis
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Hank HolbrookKey Cast"Doug"
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Calvin LewisKey Cast"Nelson"
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Joseph JeavonsKey Cast"Patrick"
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Anna WinslowKey Cast"Margo"
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Savannah WellsKey Cast
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Howard MayKey CastParasocial, The Big Pelvis
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Owen SwiftMusic by
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Cathal MayfieldMusic byParasocial, The Big Pelvis
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Joseph JeavonsProducer
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Project Type:Short, Student
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Runtime:21 minutes 51 seconds
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Completion Date:July 29, 2023
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Production Budget:1,000 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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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:Yes - Sam Houston State University
Joseph Jeavons was born in San Jose, Costa Rica in 2005. He made his debut as a director/writer in his first two award-winning short films, "Parasocial," and "The Big Pelvis." He has continued this filmmaking trajectory with his third short before heading off to college, "Wrists Tied."
Ethics are tricky when it comes to working for an outcome that you've desired for so long. While the obvious choice is to obey your conscience, the more desirable choice is to have your way. I wanted to write a story about someone who wants something so badly, that in the end, you can't be certain that he'll make the right choice.