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DEAD

After losing his wallet and breaking his cellphone, Niko discovers what it means to make a connection.

DEAD is an absurdist comedy short film exploring the bureaucracy of technology, the decline of normal human interactions in an increasingly online world, and the extreme situations people will endure before gaining the courage to pursue positive change.

  • Jeffrey Smee
    Director
    The Boonies, Theo & The Professor, Bergeron Brothers: Wedding Videographers, Will Work for Views: The LoFi Life of Weird Paul
  • Jeffrey Smee
    Writer
    The Boonies, Theo & The Professor, Bergeron Brothers: Wedding Videographers, Will Work for Views: The LoFi Life of Weird Paul
  • Lance Parkin
    Writer
    The Boonies, Theo & The Professor
  • Matt Schultz
    Writer
    The Boonies, Theo & The Professor
  • John Guinane
    Writer
  • Jamie Chalmers
    Writer
  • Jeffrey Smee
    Producer
    The Boonies, Theo & The Professor, Bergeron Brothers: Wedding Videographers, Will Work for Views: The LoFi Life of Weird Paul
  • Lance Parkin
    Producer
    The Boonies, Theo & The Professor
  • Curtis Caldwell
    Key Cast
    "Niko"
  • Natalie Valerio
    Key Cast
    "Mel"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    20 minutes 1 second
  • Completion Date:
    April 13, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    6,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Jeffrey Smee

Jeffrey Smee began his filmmaking career as cinematographer and editor for Locust Street Media, a Pittsburgh based film collective, with whom he still works closely. His work has been awarded in festivals across the US, as well as the UK, and Australia. Previous projects as cinematographer include "Will Work for Views: The Lo-Fi Life of Weird Paul", "Bergeron Brothers, Wedding Videographers", and music videos for the Pittsburgh band "Pummeled". He currently works for a small Pittsburgh based studio where he produces content ranging from local commercials to nationwide promotional content for PPG Paints, and Walt Disney World Resorts. "DEAD" is his directorial debut.

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