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LOVED

Take A Journey Into A Deranged Man’s Mind And Struggle To Decipher Between Fact And Fiction.

In the gripping narrative of “Loved,” we follow the turbulent journey of Harold, an unhinged plumber who jeopardizes his career and risks imprisonment after discovering his wife in an intimate encounter with another man. Venturing through the California desert in his camper, he passionately directs his anger and anguish towards a framed picture of his wife, seated beside him. In his fervent proclamations, he justifies his actions as acts of protection and fidelity to their wedding vows.

Harold steadfastly believes it’s his moral duty to shield his wife from further temptation and the clutches of the devil. He invokes the teachings of the church and its values as his guiding principles, willing to sacrifice his life to safeguard hers, as well as their daughter and their family.

Harold Clemmings’ life underwent a seismic transformation on that fateful Wednesday night. He bore no fear of incarceration, having spent two years behind bars during his youth. What tormented him most was the sight of his wife, Hannah, engaged in an intimate act with Jim within their camper. It struck a painful chord because he had proposed to her on a Wednesday night, a day they held sacred. Every Wednesday, for countless years, he had showered her with flowers. Witnessing her intimacy with another man, an experience he himself had long yearned for, seemed to have only one solution in Harold’s mind. Yet, his love for Hannah remained unwavering, intense, and unwavering. He took pride in being her guardian angel and was ready to go to any length to protect her.

As we journey alongside Harold in his frantic desert drive, we observe a man in the throes of despair, intoxicated and distraught. He desperately vents his emotions towards the picture of his wife on the passenger’s seat, engaging in fervent arguments with this inanimate representation of “her.” In his tortured state, he contends that he committed acts of violence in the name of love. We witness Harold, consumed by anger and disillusionment, having surreal conversations with an inanimate object, depicting the depths of his emotional turmoil.

  • Joseph Sernio
    Key Cast
    "Harold"
  • Debby Gerber
    Key Cast
    "Hannah"
  • Will Raver
    Key Cast
    "Jiimmy"
  • David Joseph Higgins
    Director
    Pasquale's Magic veal, Meet Mario, Santino
  • David Joseph Higgins
    Writer
    Pasquale's Magic veal, Meet Mario, Santino
  • Joseph A Sernio
    Producer
    The Bastard Sons, Braek
  • Kevin Interdonato
    Producer
    The Bastard Sons, Bad Frank, Braek, St. Michael Of The City
  • Julie Robinson
    Producer
    Pasquale's Magic veal, Meet Mario, Santino
  • Troy Ruff
    Producer
    The Reckoning
  • Ronald Vidor
    Producer
    Jaws, Rocky, Stand By Me, Boogie Nights, Romancing The Stone
  • Troy Ruff
    Cinematagrapher
    The Reckoning
  • Joseph Sernio
    Executive Producers
    The Bastard Sons, Braek
  • Project Type:
    Short, Television
  • Genres:
    Horro, Thriller, drama
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    September 30, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    32,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16.9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • NYIFA - Best Thriller
    New York
    United States
    Best Thriller
  • Montreal Independent Film Festival - Best Thriller
    Montreal
    Canada
    Best Thriller
  • NIFF - Best Short Film

    United States
    Best Short Film
  • Cannes World Film Festival - Best Narrative Short

    France
    Best Narrative Short
  • Rome International - Best Thriller
    Rome
    Italy
    Best Thriller
  • NYCA - Best Cinematography
    New York
    Best Cinematography
  • Beyond Hollywood Int. FF - Best Actor Joseph Sernio
    LA
    Best Actor Joseph Sernio
  • Vancouver IFF - Best Actor Joseph Sernio
    Vancouver
    Best Actor Joseph Sernio
  • Santa Cruz IFF - Best Actor Joseph Sernio
    Santa Cruz
    Best Actor Joseph Sernio
  • Hollywood Int. FF - Best Short
    LA
    Best Short
  • Best Shorts FF - Best Short Film
    LA
    Best Short Film
  • AmiCorti Italy - Best Short Film

    Italy
    Best Short Film
  • IndieX Film Fest - Best Short
    LA
    Best Short
  • NYCA - Best Cinematography
    NY
    Best Cinematography
  • Roosevelt Island FF - Best Drama
    NY
    Best Drama
  • Washington Film Awards - Best Cinematography
    Washington
    Cinematography
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Director - David Joseph Higgins