a horror short
Written by Laura R Patterson, Ph.D. Directed by Francisco Solorzano
An octogenarian finds horror in the mundane when a load of laundry...turns bloody.
about The Creative Minds Behind the Film
Directed by
Originally from Far Rockaway, NY, Francisco is an award winning Latino filmmaker and actor committed to inclusion and diversity in the arts. As its Producing Artistic Director, he has led the multicultural, critically acclaimed Barefoot Theatre Company he founded in 1999 along with its sister co., Barefoot Studio Pictures.
He most notably wrote, directed and starred in the first ever stage adaptation of DOG DAY AFTERNOON (Off-Broadway, NYC), and is currently developing a television series along with several socially relevant film projects. His theatrical work spans across the US and internationally and has collaborated with organizations such as Youth Communication, Stella Adler Conservatory in NYC, 303 Theatre in Chongqing, China, and The Art of Acting in Los Angeles creating free theater and serving marginalized teens through the art of storytelling.
Francisco is a proud Lifetime Member of The Actors Studio, Actor's Equity Association, and SAG-AFTRA and Adjunct Professor in Theater at CUNY’s Brooklyn College.
Written by
Laura Patterson, a sociology professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, is a leading expert on the intersection of horror films and society. Her course, "Gender, Race, & Chainsaws," and her podcast, Collective Nightmares offer a deep dive into the sociocultural implications of horror. Both platforms examine the sociology of horror films: how the horror genre reinforces societal norms and stereotypes and can also be used as a powerful mechanism to critique our society.
Cast
Leo Smith...... Pete
Kenny Neal Shults...... Husband
Anna Wendt...... Wife
Naomi Rae Wendt...... Child
Roger Keeler...... TV Host
Produced by
Laura R Patterson, PhD....... executive producer
Kenny Neal Shults...... producer
Kesten Migdal...... associate producer
a Collective Nightmares production
Director of Photography
Editing by
Special Effects by
Audio Support and Music by
The Constant Tourists...... Outro Song Golden Years
Michael Cormier...... Sound Designer
Bill Cameron...... Sound Designer
Tyler Anderson...... Audio Support
Colorist
Chris Martin...... Colorist
Production Support by
Joel Keiter...... Gaffer
Dave Sutton...... Production Design Support
Noah Alpert...... Production Assistant
Special Thanks to
Zoa Schescke
John Barcklay
Isaac Alpert
Ben Umstead
Caroline and Marshall Smith
Collector of Old and Unusual Washing Machines
Lee Maxwell
Press Release
'Silent Generation' a Haunting Premiere Awaits
Enter the eerie world of 'Silent Generation,' a chilling horror short where a mundane task turns terrifying. Read the official press release below for premiere details and a glimpse into the suspenseful story.
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