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Based on true events, 'Dudley's Raft' follows the story of four sailors forced to abandon their yacht into a life raft. For 24 days, hungry and thirsty, they fight against the perils of the sea until they must make a decision critical for their survival: who must live and who must die.

 

GENRE

Drama/Thriller

 

RUNNING TIME

30 Mins

 

TECHNICAL

Super 16mm

 

CAST

Patrick Thomas Gorman

Joseph McKelheer

K’Dee Miller

Isaac Woodby

 

CREW

WRITER, DIRECTOR & EDITOR

Robert Matthews

 

PRODUCERS

Donatella Gorczyca

Jacqueline McKenzie

 

CASTING DIRECTOR

Michelle Metzner, CSA

 

DIRECTOR OF CINEMATOGRAPHY

Brandon Adams

 

ORIGINAL SCORE COMPOSER

Jonathan Bartz

 

SOUND DESIGNER

Andrew Swanson

 

PRODUCTION DESIGNER

Drew Hunter

 

TEASER

DISTRIBUTION

 

 

 

 

 

Ouat Media

 

FESTIVALS & AWARDS

Big Bear Lake International Film Festival 2008

  WINNER - Jury Award for Best Student Film

 

Jacksonville Film Festival 2009

  WINNER - Best USA Student Short

 

Las Vegas Film Festival 2009

  OFFICIAL FINALIST

 

SoCal Independent Film Festival 2008

  HONORABLE MENTION

 

England International Film Festival 2008

  NOMINATED - Best Student Film

 

First Glance Online 2009

  RUNNER UP

 

Cannes Short Film Corner 2008

 

Palm Springs Short Film Market 2008

 

Beverly Hills High-Def Film Festival 2008

 

West Hollywood International Film Festival 2008

 

Wildsound Film Festival 2009

 

Nevada City Film Festival 2008

 

Swansea Bay Film Festival 2008

 

Riverside International Film Festival 2009

 

British Film Festival, Los Angeles 2009