Down to Earth
When Mark, an eager film student and aspiring actor, is denied his usual role behind the camera for a film he co-wrote, he must accept a lower level position or risk losing a place on set and ruining the production.
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Brett PuglisiDirector
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Brett PuglisiWriter
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Brett PuglisiProducer
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Evan JackewiczKey Cast"Markus Granger"
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Harrison SheehanKey Cast"David Hartway"Beach Rats
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Ross BelskyKey Cast"Samuel"
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Jazz JackishKey Cast"Robinho"
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Brett PuglisiKey Cast"Brett"
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Ashley Kristeen VegaKey Cast"Cynthia"
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Brian TuranKey Cast"Jeremy"
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Natalie CarvalloKey Cast"Raccoon Shaman"
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Azure LeffeldKey Cast"Gaffer"
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Jules StarnKey Cast"Jules"
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Chase PearsonDirector of Photography
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Will RingwoodFirst Assistant Camera
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Kelley GradeSound Mixer
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Eric McKenzieSound Mixer
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Lavie RakooverSound Recordist
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Evatt CarrodusSound Recordist
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Genevieve MecklenborgSet Design/PA
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Brett PuglisiEditor
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Jules StarnPoster Design
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TosheemMusic: "Why"
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Project Type:Short, Student, Other
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Genres:Comedy, Mockumentary
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Runtime:13 minutes 33 seconds
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Completion Date:May 18, 2018
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Production Budget:5,000 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: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:Yes - Pratt Institute
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KAPOW Intergalactic Film FestivalNorth Hollywood, California
United States
September 28, 2018
World Premiere
Best Documentary/Mockumentary Short Film -
Hyperwave Film AwardsLos Angeles, California
United States
Winter 2019 Finalist -
Catskill International Film FestivalCatskill, New York
United States
October 25, 2020
Official Selection
Brett is a SAG-AFTRA Actor and a Brooklyn based filmmaker from Syracuse, New York, graduated with a BFA in Film with Honors from Pratt Institute in 2019. His passion for writing, directing, acting and comedy has steadily grown ever since he hosted his high school talent show. He has trained at the Atlantic Acting School and The Biz Studio, which has increased his understanding of live performance and enhanced his communication skills.
Brett is experienced with high-end video production. His training in Pratt's BFA film program has afforded him experience with cameras, lighting and audio equipment. He shot and edited the awards gala for The Cutting Room International Short Film Festival 2019 and the red carpet interviews for Hoboken International Film Festival 2019.
Brett is also a songwriter and a recording artist. His music is available on all streaming platforms. Brett aspires to be well known in the entertainment industry.