LEAVE NO TRACE - HORROR SHORT FILM

Two ill-prepared boys are lost in the woods. As hunger sets in, a horrifying creature stalks them nearby.
Starring
Riley Patin as Charlie
Tristan Olsen as Sawyer
Directed by Josh Herring
Written by Kieran Swart
Producer - Savannah Powell
First Assistant Director - ErinRene Luft
Second Assistant Director - Erin Kelly
Director of Photography - Olivia Shorter
First Assistant Camera - Tara Webb
Second Assistant Camera - Ainsley Maryanski
Gaffer - Cole Detelich
Best Boy - Lindsay Compton
Grip - Maxen Yerington
Grip - Zach Corbin
Grip - Prosser Heroman
Location Sound Mixer/Boom Operator - Ben Elmore
Creature/Production Design - Jeremy Moeller
Co-Production Design - Jules Robinson
Hair/Make-Up(+SFX) - Anna Harris
Editor - Ben Elmore
Assistant Editor - Tara Webb
Post Sound Mixer - Haley Tidd
Foley Artist - Presley Hopper
Composer - Jaan Harrison Kohm
Co-Composer - Chandler Wells
Original Book Illustrations - Britton White
Filmed on location in Mount Juliet, TN
Completed in Partial Fulfillment of the requirements for the B.F.A. Degree at Belmont University.
This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, incidents, locations, and dialogue were fictionalized and/or invented for purposes of dramatization. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental and unintentional.
Unauthorized duplication, distribution or exhibition may result in civil liability and criminal prosecution. This program may not be duplicated or publicly exhibited as it may contain copyrighted material. Appropriate legal action may be taken against anyone ignoring this warning notice. Removal of this warning notice for the purpose of duplication or exhibition may also result in legal action.
2023 Belmont University Motion Pictures

[@NotHues]

i'm surprised this was at the top of my home page but I'm glad it was! super dope, well shot and well acted. better than 99% of the stuff I saw while I was working towards my BFA thats for sure

[@xxsweetalkinxx]

really? why was it dope?

[@NotHues]

its visually pretty impressive for a production of this size. a lot of work thats done for university courses can end up looking much less professional and more like a home video. and i actually enjoyed that the answers werent directly spoonfed to the audience.​@@xxsweetalkinxx

[@herringproductionsatl]

Hi, I am so glad you came across our film! Thank you for the amazing feedback!

[@pierremercier4724]

Excellent short movie. I like particularly how you connect the legend of the wendigo (at least, that's the image that came in my mind when I saw the ominous shadow outside the tent in the night, when the two companions were inside, terrified by the creepy sound they heard) and the survival obsession of the young lad who killed his friend in the forest. Most of the time, the worst and more terrifying ennemies we can encounter are inside us. In that way, wild nature is a powerful revealing of our darkest pulsions.

[@herringproductionsatl]

Hello, thank you so much for this incredible feedback and analysis! You are incredibly perceptive and we greatly appreciate viewers who dissect our scenes and story as that is what making films takes! Thank you for watching!

[@VanJA2102]

Super surprised how good the acting and cinematography in this was!

[@herringproductionsatl]

Thank you so much for the feedback! We worked incredibly hard to make this as professional as possible!

[@ConnieWebb-tj7bs]

The entire crew did a wonderful job on this film. Congratulations on all of the awards… well deserved!! I’m extremely proud of each and everyone of you!!!

[@herringproductionsatl]

Thank you for watching and your kind words!

[@kristynathan5295]

Amazing short hooked all the way... everything was good acting, story the chemistry and more hope to see more of your stuff thank u

[@herringproductionsatl]

Hi thank you so much for the amazing feedback! We strive for excellence when creating stories. Thank you for watching!

[@jbear40]

Spoilerss--- i think the idea behind it was that his friend was actually the demon, and he was just luring his prey? and when the accidentally gave him the upper hand and was eaten by the kid, it shows his wounds from the kid eating him. idk my guess

[@herringproductionsatl]

Hello, thank you for this incredible analysis and idea!

[@Msrandumb]

Great job!

[@herringproductionsatl]

Thank you!

[@officialchuprov]

Interesting. You've got a new subscriber👍

[@herringproductionsatl]

Thank you and welcome!

[@wizardcowboyninja]

what kind of berries were those… for a friend..

[@herringproductionsatl]

Only one way to find out haha!

[@notme9816]

Very nice!

[@herringproductionsatl]

Thank you so much!

[@JovanGaluit-vy5hr]

Spoilers? That's hilarious.

[@herringproductionsatl]

Hello! Thank you for taking the time to watch our film! We hope you enjoyed it!

[@davidallen1770]

That was stupid!

[@louisafeliza]

Jeez, could you fit more «award» symbols on the thumbnail?

[@Mangolorian-je3eo]

Nobody makes short horror films anymore, they only make Award Winning Short Horror Films.

[@herringproductionsatl]

Hello, unfortunately we couldn't fit ALL of them. Hopefully it was plenty for you haha! Thank you for taking the time to watch our film!

[@herringproductionsatl]

@@Mangolorian-je3eo That is always the goal! Thank you for watching the film!

[@daisymoore1734]

It is not four weeks without food. It is the 3 3's. Three minutes without air, three days without water, three weeks without food.

[@herringproductionsatl]

Hello, thank you for taking the time to let us know of our mistake! We will make sure to quadruple-check for any other false statements in future projects!

[@xsgaming1670]

Sorry but my sister had anorexia and went for much much longer without food

[@sagelinngrace]

It’s not ethical to test these kinds of deficits, so all data are from real life scenarios. They vary depending on circumstances like age, weight, health and so on. Some people go without food for months so long as there is water available.

[@kathryndemille5321]

This was exceptionally well done. I'm impressed by the story line and the acting. It is a complete film, and I still would love to see the story evolve. Not saying it should, but I'd come back if it did🎉

[@MuhammadFarhanKhan-on4ex]

What was it all about?!

[@xxsweetalkinxx]

Well that is the question?

[@herringproductionsatl]

It was about the friends we made along the way haha!

[@MuhammadFarhanKhan-on4ex]

@@herringproductionsatl none is better friends than yourself. A huge loss is when we as an individual not connected to ourselves. Same here is the case.

[@dassboot9332]

Pretty cool ! Skinwalker potentially!

[@Msrandumb]

Wendigo. Gotta love them. Well the stories at least lol

[@herringproductionsatl]

Thank you! Skinwalker is definitely a possibility!

[@herringproductionsatl]

@@Msrandumb Yes we steered clear of the woods for a while after making this film!

[@xxsweetalkinxx]

I always have appreciation for anyone that takes the time and effort to make a film. I can not do it! However the idea was ok. But it did not hold my attention. Did not make much sense and I am sorry it was not for me.

[@7F0X7]

Thanks for this feedback. I've been burned on nonsense non-stories too many times, so I screen these videos for comments just like this. You just saved me 15 minute of my time that I would have never been able to get back. Thanks, bro!

[@xxsweetalkinxx]

@@7F0X7 or sis :P

[@7F0X7]

@@xxsweetalkinxx Well thanks again, *sis!* Do you know of any other shorts that you'd recommend? These are some that I recently watched that I found to be incredible: Horror Short Film "Death and the Winemaker" | ALTER We're Not Safe Here | Horror Short Film H P Lovecraft's The Shadow Out of Time (This one is a *TRUE CLASSIC!!!)*

[@herringproductionsatl]

Hello, thank you for taking the time to not only watch the film but also give a well thought analysis! We will take it into consideration for the next big project!

[@midnightroadstudios]

Superb!

[@KountryReactions]

👍👍

[@stevelally9461]

very tame... was expecting a scare....

[@herringproductionsatl]

Boo! Haha. Thank you for watching our film and commenting! We will take your criticism for the next one!

[@AffectionateGlassRose-fh8rk]

What crap.

[@herringproductionsatl]

Hi, we appreciate you taking the time to watch the film and appreciate your criticism!