Angel in Chains (2004) (V)

User Rating:

8.1/10   

Director:

Nathan Huber

Writers:

Nathan Huber (writer)
Rodney Vance (writer)

Genre:

Short | Drama

Tagline:

Sometimes the journey back is a hard ride

Plot:

The leader of a biker gang is forced to come to terms with his hazardous lifestyle through the relationship he developes with a little girl on a lone ranch in Arizona.

Plot Keywords:

Melodrama | Child | Historical | Love | Violence

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Kathie Baillie	...	Bartender (scenes deleted)
Gary Bear	...	Philosopher (scenes deleted)
Keith Bennet	...	Husband
Alyssa Bonagura	...	Skunk (scenes deleted)
Tana Lee Bristow	...	Penny Porter
Chelsea Jo Claxton	...	Becky Porter
Scott Fogg	...	Checkers (scenes deleted)
Bryan Fowler	...	Cue (scenes deleted)
Zach C. Gray	...	Ricky
Michael Mercurio	...	Pete
Ryan Pardeiro	...	Twitch (scenes deleted)
Don Pearson	...	Rip LeBeau
Dan Robinson	...	Bash (scenes deleted)
David Salmon	...	Al
Tracy Sibley	...	Marlin

Directed by
Nathan Huber

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
Nathan Huber		writer
Rodney Vance		writer

Produced by
David George	....	producer
Will Haynal	....	assistant producer
Wayne Hazen	....	executive producer
Bill Hulsey	....	executive producer
Myrtle Hulsey	....	executive producer

Original Music by
Michael Bonagura

Cinematography by
Dominic Ramirez		(director of photography)

Film Editing by
Nathan Huber
Ryan Pardeiro
Loren Small

Production Design by
Nick Livanos

Set Decoration by
Kevin Ekvall

Makeup Department
Robyn Fenton	....	makeup artist

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Jessamyn Land	....	second assistant director
Eric Toriello	....	first assistant director

Art Department
Rebecca Burishkin	....	property master

Sound Department
Jon-Michael Brown	....	sound designer
Davy Dalson	....	sound designer
Nick Evenson	....	boom operator
Ryan Pardeiro	....	sound designer
Stratton Tingle	....	sound

Visual Effects by
Zach C. Gray	....	rotoscope assistant
Michael Hutchinson	....	opening titles
Benjamin Keith	....	digital clean-up (as Ben Mitzelfelt)
Jessamyn Land	....	digital clean-up
Jeff MacNeill	....	rotoscope lead
Nathan Pizar	....	visual effects supervisor
Marko Pujic	....	stabilization lead
Sandra Rosas	....	rotoscope assistant
Dean A. Scott	....	digital clean-up
Loren Small	....	rotoscope assistant

Camera and Electrical Department
Josh Bennett	....	grip
Jon-Michael Brown	....	assistant camera
Davy Dalson	....	key grip
Melody George	....	gaffer
Bryan Lee	....	grip
Ryan Pardeiro	....	camera operator
Nathan Pizar	....	best boy electric
Stanley Pomianowsky	....	video assist operator
Ron Saunder	....	electrician
Brian Young	....	assistant camera

Costume and Wardrobe Department
Daniel Howell	....	wardrobe

Editorial Department
Josh Bennett	....	assistant editor

Music Department
Howard Duck	....	soundtrack musician (uncredited)

Other crew
Jonathan Rutt	....	script supervisor

Production Companies

• Southern Adventist University School of Arts Films
• The School of Visual Art and Design at Southern Adventist University

Distributors

• Adventist Book Centers (2004) (USA) (DVD)
• Pacific Press Publishing Association (2004) (worldwide) (DVD)

Runtime:

USA:40 min | USA:75 min (DVD) | USA:40 min (DVD)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

USA:Not Rated

Filming Locations:

Benson, Arizona, USA

Company:

Southern Adventist University School of Arts Films

Trivia:

Based on the true story of Penny Porter and an encounter she had with a biker gang. The part of Pete, however, was created for dramatic purposes.

Quotes:

Marlin: What's the difference between ketchup and catsup?

Brilliant Short Film

This was one of the cutest short films i have seen in a long time. I actually went to the premiere in Chattanooga, TN. I had a great time. The acting in this movie was awesome, especially little Chelsea Claxton, the lead. Her mom in the movie is her mom in real life also, so that was cool to find out. The actors were so nice.

They stayed 2 1/2 hours after the premiere to sign autographs.

I give this movie a definite 10! Maybe we'll see more of them in future projects. :)