Experiencing Interruptions?

The Lunch Date

"The Lunch Date" is a short film about two mall employees on their first date to a fancy restaurant. Love is in the air, but the Maître d' has other plans.

  • stephen balsley
    Director
  • Charles Webb
    Writer
  • Dave Pauwels
    Writer
  • Breatown Productions
    Producer
  • Toniann Monaco
    Key Cast
  • Adam Weber
    Key Cast
  • Kevin Allen
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Romance
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 20 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 30, 2016
  • Production Budget:
    1,200 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED EPIC DRAGON 6K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - stephen balsley

Stephen began his career nearly 8 years ago at RED Digital Cinema, on the production line building the original RED ONE Camera.

During his time there, the company has grown from being used on a single feature film, to being a mainstay in productions all over the world. He has remained on staff as a Production Support Technician for the Engineering team ever since, and has a passion for teaching and helping the next generation of Filmmakers and Productions.

He started his own production company, Breatown Productions, in 2014. This is his first film release.

Add Director Biography
Director Statement

"The Lunch Date" is a short whimsical comedy, paying homage to so many of the iconic cafe scenes found in Classic French films. Everything from the Wardrobe, to the Soundtrack, and the Locations were carefully selected to this effect.

We began filming the opening scenes at the exquisite "Lolli and Pops" candy shop in the Glendale Galleria, and finished the project at the newly remodeled Scarlet Cafe at RED Studios in Hollywood.

The unmistakable music at the heart of the film is composed by the Swiss/American Improvisational Pianist Lee Maddeford, and performed in France by the Les Gauchers Orchestra and Quintet.

We are truly excited to share the results of this project with you, and hope you enjoy it as much as we have enjoyed making it!

-Stephen