Heat

When a man overwhelmed with rage goes through denial and a phase of destruction he must find peace in his father’s last words and douse the flames of anger and revenge.

  • Brett Puglisi
    Director
  • Brett Puglisi
    Writer
  • Brett Puglisi
    Producer
  • Joe Wooley
    Producer
  • Aaron Smallwood Jr.
    Key Cast
    "Son"
  • Joe Wooley
    Key Cast
    "Father (Voice)"
  • Spencer Stoneberg
    Director of Photography
  • Julian Foy
    Grip/Set Photographer
  • Genevieve Mecklenborg
    Makeup
  • Brett Puglisi
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Student, Other
  • Genres:
    Drama, Fashion, Experimental, Mystery, Music
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 32 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 9, 2019
  • 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:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Pratt Institute
  • Hoboken International Film Festival
    Greenwood Lake, New York
    United States
    May 22, 2019
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
  • KAPOW Intergalactic Film Festival
    North Hollywood, California
    United States
    September 16, 2019
    California Premiere
    Official Selection
  • The Cutting Room International Short Film Festival
    New York, New York
    United States
    October 19, 2019
    New York Premiere
    Finalist
  • New York True Venture Film Festival
    New York, New York
    United States
    September 5, 2020
    Best Screenplay Nominee
  • Catskill International Film Festival
    Catskill, New York
    United States
    October 24, 2020
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Brett Puglisi

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.

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