the Picnic

When a family goes for a relaxing picnic in the woods they are confronted with a horrific change of plans and struggle to survive after crossing paths with a lone hiker. “It’s a great day for a family picnic”

  • Eriabis Jennison
    Executive Producer
  • Bradley 'Bing' Ingersoll
    Assistant Producers
  • Eriabis jennison
    Writer
  • Cameron Frassetta
    Writer
  • Eriabis Jennison
    Director
  • Eriabis Jennison
    Director of Photography
  • Cameron Frassetta
    Co-Cinematographer
  • Bradley 'Bing' Ingersoll
    Key Cast
    "Dad"
  • April Marion
    Key Cast
    "Mia"
  • Lisa Rector
    Key Cast
    "Mom"
  • Cameron Frassetta
    Key Cast
    "the Hiker"
  • Eriabis Jennison
    Edited By
  • Cameron Crum
    Music Score
  • Lisa Rector
    Production Assistants
  • April Marion
    Production Assistants
  • Cameron Frassetta
    2nd Assistant Camera
  • Cameron Frassetta
    Gaffer
  • Lisa Rector
    Craft Services
  • Lisa Rector
    Continuity
  • Cameron Frassetta
    Graphic Designer
  • Single Hitter
    Songs Provided by
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Horror, Thriller, Disability
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes 10 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 7, 2018
  • 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:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Vidjam of Horror
    Harrisburg, PA
    United States
    October 14, 2018
    Midtown Cinema
    Audience Choice, Filmmakers Choice, Best Actor (Bradley 'Bing' Ingersoll)
  • International Independant Film Awards
    Encino, CA
    United States
    December 29, 2018
    Silver Winner- Actor in a Leading Role (Bradley 'Bing' Ingersoll) 2018
  • IndieFEST Film Awards
    La Jolla, CA
    United States
    February 5, 2019
    Official Selection
  • Accolade Global Film Competition
    La Jolla, CA
    United States
    February 26, 2019
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Eriabis Jennison

An emerging name in the film industry, Eriabis Jennison, has been smashing through barriers in his so far short carrier, focusing on building a network of strong like-minded and self-starting filmmakers. Most recently notable for the film “the Picnic” winning 4 festival awards between Pennsylvania and Los Angeles in 2018 and intends to take more wins in 2019 with a planned release date in the fall. He is primarily focused on the Camera Department with a strong focus on Director of Photography, Cinematography, and Assistant Camera roles but has been a noticeable force on many sets as a Production Assistant and Grip/Electric. Originally growing up in Barre, Vt, Eriabis, has a deep connection with the mountains and outdoor living and personally enjoys hot social and political topics. He plans to bring fourth many more projects in future that highlight his passions and history intending on evoking emotions from his audience that initiate an open discussion and action inspiring education. Eriabis deeply loves the art of Visual storytelling and the productions behind them and emits a massively positive and teamwork-oriented vibe that is intoxicating to be in the presence of.

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Director Statement

I intend to make you think, enjoy, and discuss my films. If its changes your mind about something or makes you look at the world in a different point of view, then I have accomplished what I set out to do!