An aging country musician who’s struggling to make ends meet receives an offer for an unusual private gig. Based on the life of cowboy singer Johnny Bencomo, who plays himself in the film.
Starring Johnny Bencomo, Lindsay Burdge, Annalee Jefferies
Director/Editor Jonathan Pickett
Producers Mehrdad Sarlak, Katie Burkholder, Jonathan Pickett
Executive Producers Josh Polon, Jared Callahan
Co-Producers Janea Dahl, Todd Trigsted
Cinematographer Ryan Dent
1st AC Irma Ramirez
2nd AC Natalie Oh
G&E Swing Brian Osback
Production Design & Costumes Victoria Ainza
Sound Mixer Nolan Veneklasen
Hair & Makeup Artist Randi Todd
Colorist Keyhan Bayegan
Sound Design & Mix Sabrina Fedele
Additional Music Jack Gillette
Music Supervisor Roanna Gillespie
Film Processing by Spectra Film & Video // Scanning by The Negative Space
Sales Agent Premium Films
To support Johnny, visit his Patreon: patreon.com/u84276982
Festivals
Cleveland International Film Festival
Florida Film Festival
Palm Springs International ShortFest
Indy Shorts International Film Festival
HollyShorts Film Festival
Sidewalk Film Festival
Bend Film Festival
SCAD Savannah Film Festival
Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival
Edmonton International Film Festival
New Hampshire Film Festival
LA Shorts International Film Festival
Montclair Film Festival
Tallgrass Film Festival
Oak Cliff Film Festival
Cinema Columbus
Awards:
HollyShorts Film Festival — Best Shot on 16mm Film
Coronado Island Film Festival — Audience Award
IFF Boston — Audience Award & Special Jury Prize
Nevada City Film Festival — Heart of Gold Award
Ashland Independent Film Festival — Best Narrative Short
Pierre Cardin Film Festival — Audience Award
Round Top Film Festival — Best Narrative Short
Windrider Summit — Best Narrative Short
Seeyousound Music Film Festival — Best Short
