Private Project

Yesterday in Owl's Head

A young woman, after abandoning the militia she was raised in, stumbles upon two wayward teens who reluctantly offer her help out of the woods. Her escape doesn’t go unnoticed.

  • Ryan Murphy
    Director
  • Ryan Murphy
    Writer
  • Max Rose
    Writer
    The Stars Above (upcoming)
  • Camille Ladendorf
    Producer
  • Max Rose
    Producer
  • Jacob Swartz
    Director of Photography
  • Jake Weisblatt
    Director of Photography
  • Ava Mattson
    Key Cast
    "Sparrow"
  • Sully Grace
    Key Cast
    "Jordan"
  • Nate Stratton
    Key Cast
    "Carter"
  • Connor Mccully
    Key Cast
    "The Son"
  • Gabe Parsons
    Score
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Coming of Age, Drama, Thriller, Proof of Concept
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 23 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 9, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    2,600 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:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Muhlenberg College
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • The 7th Annual Jim Thorpe Film Festival
    Jim Thorpe, PA
    United States
    April 20, 2024
    World Premiere
    Best Student Director (US)
  • First Peak Film Festival
    Allentown, PA
    United States
    April 27, 2024
    Best Actor (Ava Mattson), Best Fiction, Best Editing
Director Biography - Ryan Murphy

Ryan Murphy is a recent graduate of Muhlenberg College with a BA in Theatre and Media/Communications, represented by the Luedtke Agency for Theatre / TV / Film. Coming from a performing background, Ryan has since developed a passion for film, and this is his first time creating a short.

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