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The Whip

A broke young man tries to scrounge up enough money to buy a new whip and must race his older brother or lose all of his bread.

  • Brett Puglisi
    Director
  • Brett Puglisi
    Writer
  • Brett Puglisi
    Producer
  • Kyle Puglisi
    Key Cast
    "Kyle"
  • Andrew Centore
    Key Cast
    "Andrew"
  • Luke Puglisi
    Key Cast
    "Luke"
  • Noele Puglisi
    Key Cast
    "Mom"
  • Brett Puglisi
    Key Cast
    "Gambler"
  • Brian Turan
    Key Cast
    "Gambler"
  • Will Ringwood
    Cinematographer
  • Brett Puglisi
    Cinematographer
  • Brett Puglisi
    Editor
  • Beth Killory
    Poster Design
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Family
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 13 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 25, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    40 USD
  • 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:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • KAPOW Intergalactic Film Festival
    North Hollywood, California
    United States
    February 27, 2021
    World Premiere
    Best Family Friendly
  • Catskill International Film Festival
    Catskill, New York
    United States
    May 22, 2021
    New York Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Brett Puglisi

Brett is a SAG-AFTRA Actor and a Brooklyn based filmmaker from Syracuse, New York, graduated with a BFA in Film with Honors from Pratt Institute in 2019. His passion for writing, directing, acting and comedy has steadily grown ever since he hosted his high school talent show. He has trained at the Atlantic Acting School and The Biz Studio, which has increased his understanding of live performance and enhanced his communication skills.

Brett is experienced with high-end video production. His training in Pratt's BFA film program has afforded him experience with cameras, lighting and audio equipment. He shot and edited the awards gala for The Cutting Room International Short Film Festival 2019 and the red carpet interviews for Hoboken International Film Festival 2019.

Brett is also a songwriter and a recording artist. His music is available on all streaming platforms. Brett aspires to be well known in the entertainment industry.

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