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The Woodsman

Bernie Davis (John R Smith Jnr), a Christmas tree salesman, has three trees left to sell on Christmas Eve. As the night progresses, his anxiety (and alcohol) leads him to take unconventional measures to ensure that his lot is sold and his soul is safe.

Awards

Bridgeport Film Festival 2022
 Best Male Performance (Comedy) - Winner
Southeast Regional Film Festival 2022
 Best Psychological Thriller (Short) - Winner
Mystic Film Festival 2022
 Best Art Direction - Winner
Skiptown Playhouse International Film Festival 2022
 Best Thriller Short - Winner
Tabloid Witch Awards 2022
 Best Comedic Actor - Winner
The Dark Fest 2022
 Best Cinematography - 2nd Place
Best Editing - 2nd Place
Shawna Shea Film Festival 2022
 Best Local Horror Short - Nominee

Past Screenings

Chattanooga Film Festival 2022
The Dark Fest 2022
Philadelphia Unnamed Film Festival 2022
Charlotte Film Festival 2022
Foggy Isle Film Festival 2022
Sin City Film Festival 2022
Midnight Soul Film Festival 2022
Hysteria Film Festival 2022
Norwalk Film Festival 2023
BoneBat Comedy Of Horrors 2023
Strange Maynard International Film Festival 2023


Credits:
Starring John R Smith Jnr as Bernie
Produced by OTC Industries
Writer/Director: Kyle Kuchta
Producer: Bill Fulkerson
Directors of Photography: Jonathan Henderson & Bill Fulkerson
Assistant Director: Evan Fonseca
Sound: Spencer Emanuel
Grips: Michael Kuchta, Luna McCullogh, Dani Scott
Production Assistant: Tim McKinney

Casting: Dani Scott
Poster Art: Michael Ramstead
Editor: Kyle Kuchta
Original Music & Sound Design: Spencer Emanuel
Visual Effects: Justin Mashuta