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The Substitute

Sergeant William Burke has had to handle many tough situations in his 20+ years in law enforcement. But this was no ordinary day. And little did Sergeant Burke know that today everything he believed would be put to the ultimate test.

  • Matthew McCaulley
    Director
  • Andy DeNoon
    Writer
  • Patty Mark
    Writer
  • Dan McCaulley
    Writer
  • David McCaulley
    Writer
  • Matthew McCaulley
    Writer
  • Nancy McCaulley
    Writer
  • Kelly Prater
    Writer
  • Betty Sue Smith
    Writer
  • Matthew McCaulley
    Producer
  • Daniel McCaulley
    Producer
  • Bradford Haynes
    Key Cast
    "Supporting Actor - Sheriff Graham"
    http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4356874/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t1
  • Meggie Jenny
    Key Cast
    "Supporting Actor - Leona Murphy"
    http://www.imdb.com/name/nm7286860/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t2
  • Hannah Elizabeth Jones
    Key Cast
    "Lead Actor - Jennifer Burke"
    http://www.imdb.com/name/nm6583584/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t3
  • Cory Kays
    Key Cast
    "Lead Actor - Ryan Edmonds (shooter)"
    http://www.imdb.com/name/nm8070141/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t4
  • Jose Rosete
    Key Cast
    "Supporting Actor - Robert Murphy"
    http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1352774/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t5
  • David Schifter
    Key Cast
    "Lead Actor - Sgt. Bill Burke"
    http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1074373/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t6
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    17 minutes 4 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 14, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    25,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, Super 35, BlackMagic
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Premiere
    Joplin, Missouri
    United States
    October 14, 2017
    Local Premiere
Distribution Information
  • Light of Life Films
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: Internet
Director Biography - Matthew McCaulley

Matt was born in Indiana. Growing up he was captivated by the power that film had to convey a message and move people on an emotional level. But this passion lay dormant for many years while he studied at Purdue University pursuing a career in engineering within the aerospace field. Matt worked for a major defense contractor for many years.

The passion for film he had developed as a youth however was re-ignited after working on a small promotional video project for a local homeless shelter. Matt and his family had followed God's call moving to Missouri to help plant a church. It was there that he realized once again the power of cinema to move people. Matt loves Jesus Christ as the One who died to save him, has been married for 20+ years, and is father of a son who composes film scores. He is committed to glorify God by using his God-given passion for filmmaking. Matt is most passionate about the creative side of filmmaking, mainly directing.

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Director Statement

Filmmaking is a passion for me, filmmaking to Glorify God is pure and simple joy.