DEATH’S DUTy
(SHORT, 2023)
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LOGLINE
Mr. Grimm struggles to complete his existential duty of guiding the deceased when he encounters Morgan, a stubborn soul who refuses to cross over to the afterlife.
DEATH’S DUTY
TRAILER
SYNOPSIS
Mr. Grimm, a weary reaper tasked with guiding souls to the afterlife, faces an unexpected challenge when he meets Morgan—a defiant spirit who refuses to move on. As duty clashes with free will, Grimm must confront his own doubts about purpose and compassion. What begins as a routine escort becomes a tense, darkly human standoff that forces both guide and soul to question what it truly means to let go.
PRODUCTION COMPANIES
• AMPD - York University (School of the Arts, Media,
Performance, & Design)
• MikaMotions
CAST
Mr. Grimm - Mike D. Smith
Morgan - Nicholas Roger Bryant
CREW
Director - Antonio G. Wagner
Producer - Antonio G. Wagner
Writer - Chaim Sitnik
Director of Photography - Varnika Grover
Editor - Nathaniel Cardoso
Sound Recordist - Nina Yong
Makeup - Varnika Grover
Re-Recording Mixer - Antonio G. Wagner
ADR Engineer - Antonio G. Wagner
Composer - Antonio G. Wagner
FACTS AND FIGRUES
Average Takes per Shot : 4
Editing Time : 1 month
Shooting Days : 3 (02/23/2023 - 02/24/2023, 03/14/2023)
Shooting Format : Digital, Sony A7III
Aspect Ratio : 16:9
Language : English
Sound Format : Stereo
Genre : Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Runtime : 7 min 27 sec
Completion Date : April 25, 2023
Production Budget : $500 CAD
Country of Origin : Canada, Mexico
Film Color : Color
