Cease Fire
Amongst the hell of World War I, a temporary cease fire has been issued causing both the Germans and American troops to work together or starve. James Winston, a seasoned veteran, finds his fellow comrade injured on the outskirts of no mans land. In order to save his life, Winston must seek out help with the most unlikely individual, a stern German soldier named Hans Stucher.
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Darrell Langolf Jr.DirectorThe Bet, Mark The Documentary
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Darrell Langolf Jr.WriterHalo: Legacy (Fan Short Story), The Bet, Alkalie
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Darrell Langolf Jr.ProducerThe Bet, Mark The Documentary
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Daniel Matthew DiazProducer
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Nicholas GoldreichKey CastWho Shot Jesus Christ?, Anna Mead, The Good Life
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Richard RemppelKey CastYoung Americans, Execution, Allegiance
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Connor RossKey CastPalo Alto, CA, Driftwood, Down the P.C.H.
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Jesse O'NeillKey CastTed 2, Motorvader, Actor for Hire
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Joshua SantanaKey CastNavy Seal Jerry G. Angelo Project, Redux, Foreseeable
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Nick UngerKey CastHBO Imagine, Front Seat Chronicles, Grounded For Life
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Ian Avery HollidayDirector of Photography
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Sean WellerCo-Producer
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Sean HendrixCo-ProducerLos Traficantes, Lay It Down
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Matthew C. PearceCo-ProducerRedeemer Five One,
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Darrell Langolf Jr.EditorThe Bet, Mark The Documentary
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Stephanie WilliamsEditor
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Ariel VidaProduction DesignerOut of Wonderland, Sleep, Wake, Forget, Apocalypse Theory
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Jordon GagneOriginal ScoreThe Returned, Fargo, Battle Creek
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Darrell Langolf Jr.Sound Designer
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Jackie HadwinMake-Up Artists
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Mari IdakaMake-Up Artists
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Max KalmanowiczSound
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Christian PerezSound
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Ben HuffSound
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Jose RomeroProduction Assistant
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Christian PerezProduction Assistant
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Ryan ValeraProduction Assistant
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Project Type:Short, Student
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Runtime:21 minutes 31 seconds
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Completion Date:March 27, 2015
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Production Budget:8,000 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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Shooting Format:RED
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Aspect Ratio:2.39
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:Yes
Born and raised in Los Angles CA, Darrell has been writing since he was seven years old. His first completed story was at the age of 17 which was a short screenplay based on the award winning video game Halo. Not wanting other people to direct what he writes, Darrell decided to peruse a directing career and enrolled into the Art Institute of California – Hollywood, where he studied digital filmmaking and video production. Throughout his 4 long years at Ai, Darrell has had many roles ranging from, grip, PA, editor, director, writer, sound designer to even an actor (which he will never do again). A huge military buff, Darrell used his love for WWI to write and direct his first major production Cease Fire, a WWI short film based off his great great grandfathers war experience. He hopes to continue his writing and directing career by turning the short film into a feature. When he is not engrossed into the world of film, Darrell likes to spend his free time playing video games, reading sci-fi novels and slapping away on his bass guitar.
Cease Fire was more than just a project to me. It was a story that was a part of me, my family, and most importantly, a cherished memory from my grandfather. It was a story passed down from 4 generations and now, I get the honor to share it with the world.
Out of the many gruesome stories that my great great grandfather had, this one in particular stood out to me the most. It struck something deep in me, something that I never expected to hear. It was a story about understanding. Realizing that no matter what uniform you wear, what color your skin is or where you come from, we are all human beings underneath. That’s the mentality my great great grandfather came home with and that’s what I want my audience to walk away with. In this crazy world, we need more stories like these to show us what being human is truly about.
With this film, I want to raise awareness of the Great War and jump-start the next era of World War I films. With it being the 100th anniversary, now is the best time to be telling these extraordinary tales of the brave men who defined a generation. These stories deserve to be told. To be known around the world and most of all, not forgotten! These are the true super heroes of our time and I want to give them the recognition they all deserve.