Leah (2011)

Michael wakes up on a sidewalk in an empty city with no recollection of how or why he is there, only remembering the recurring dream of him losing the love of his life: Leah. After ... See full summary »

Director:

David Paul

Writers:

David Paul, Nicholas Zebrun

Stars:

Taylor H. Wright, Joel Lane Hudgins, Audrey Burkhart

Cast

Cast overview:
Taylor H. Wright	...	Michael
Joel Lane Hudgins	...	Russian Man (as Joel Hudgins)
Audrey Burkhart	...	Leah
Emily Kate Hardy	...	Jazz Singer / Bartender
Nicholas Zebrun	...	Homeless man at bar
Hans Grim	...	Band
Jarrod Greene	...	Band
Joe Zarate	...	Band

Storyline

Michael wakes up on a sidewalk in an empty city with no recollection of how or why he is there, only remembering the recurring dream of him losing the love of his life: Leah. After realizing that the city is empty and trying to shake off the dreaded feeling that something bad is about to happen to Leah, Michael sets out to put together the pieces of this mysterious puzzle.

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Genres:

Short | Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Filming Locations:

Fort Worth, Texas, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ethereal Entertainment, TCU Student Filmmakers Association

Technical Specs

Runtime:

18 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

To get into the mood of writing a surrealistic drama/mystery, Nicholas Zebrun watched the entire Twin Peaks series in a week long marathon. To further get into the mindset, he'd only write the screenplay after midnight, alone, in a dark room.

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Goofs

The seams of the mask that cover Leah's face (thus making it look like she has no face) are clearly seen while she is laying on the pavement.

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Quotes

Russian Man: The place was not hard to find?
Michael: No, I knew where it was.
Russian Man: That's good. It's good to know where you're going.
Michael: It's also good to know why you're going.
Russian Man: Obviously, you go places to see things - and people - and to discuss business. There's always business.
Michael: Do we have business?
Russian Man: Do we?
Michael: You're the reason I'm here.
Russian Man: Correction. You're the reason I'm here.
Michael: Then we're both here for the same reason.

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Crazy Credits

The opening credits fade in and our like a swirling cloud, hinting at the dream-like state of the movie itself.

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Connections

References Pulp Fiction (1994)

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Soundtracks

"Leah"
Music and Lyrics by Roy Orbison
performed by Roy Orbison
©1962 Orbi Lee Publishing
©2002 Sony/ATV Acuff Rose Music, BMI

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