Dusty, Damned, & Dead
Wyatt walks into town with one purpose: to find the man who left him for dead. He heads straight for the town's crumbling saloon - a broken-down relic, barely standing. Inside, Sydney Barlow, Wyatt's old partner turned traitor, sits drinking beside a young, cocky gunslinger, Damon Johnson. The saloon is already quiet, tension simmering beneath the surface. When Wyatt steps through the doors, Sydney freezes, like he's seen a ghost. The weight of old sins fills the air. Sydney scrambles to talk his way out, spinning excuses with that same silver tongue. But Wyatt isn't here for words. With steely resolve, Wyatt throws Sydney out into the harsh light of the street. No more talk. No more running. Wyatt guns him down, swift and unforgiving - retribution delivered in full.
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Jordan BuannoDirector
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Jordan BuannoWriter
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Jack RickmanProducer
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Armand MoyerProducer
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Jordan BuannoProducer
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Alekséy VolchekKey Cast"Wyatt White"
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Armand MoyerKey Cast"Sydney Barlow"
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Michael-Scott ElliottKey Cast"Damon Johnson"
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Project Type:Short
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Runtime:4 minutes 49 seconds
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Completion Date:July 1, 2025
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Production Budget:1,100 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 - Arri
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:Yes - Full Sail University
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Digital Cinema Package:Unavailable
Jordan Buanno is a filmmaker from upstate New York whose love for cinema began with watching classic Westerns at a young age. Growing up surrounded by quiet towns and wide landscapes, she was drawn to stories of morality, isolation, and justice, core themes that continue to shape her work. Her films focus on character driven storytelling, grounded visuals, and emotional restraint. With this Western, Jordan pays homage to the genre that inspired her while reinterpreting it through a modern, intimate lens. She aims to create films that feel timeless, restrained, and honest, using simplicity to explore complex human choices.