The Eldridge Estate (2010)
10 min 17 seconds
The story was based on a dream. After writing the script, I got together with 2 primary actors (Vincent Balestri and Eero Johnson) and put together a small crew of Tom Ensign (camera, lighting), Bob Ridgley (sound, boom), Laurel Burke (production designer) and Michael Berg (grip). We added a few production assistants and shot the movie over two evenings. In post, Lars Simkins helped with the (awesome!) effects.​
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Side story. The location came about at the last second. I had planned to use a 1920s craftsman house that was vacant, but while passing an older French Tudor that I see commonly, I thought, I would love to shoot the film there, and I thought, why not? I stopped and talked with the owner, and within minutes had secured a new location and a friend. The property was perfect for the feel I was looking for.

Production
CAST
Vince Balestri - Realtor
Eero Johnson - Christian
Rob Brower - Second Buyer
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CREW
James Burke - writer, director, producer, editor
Tom Ensign - director of photography
Michael Berg - gaffer, assistant camera
Laurel Burke - production designer
Bob Rigdley - sound
Lars Simkins - effects
Fergus O' Fay - production assistant
Chris Hazenberg - production assistant
Benjamin Barton - production assistant
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Very Special Thanks to:
Mike and Cis Kennard, Pacific Continental Realty, Binary Recording Studio