Western Short Film - LILITH

Lilith. (With optional Closed Captions). Starring Mark Mitten, Dawn Bower, and James O'Hagan-Murphy. Filmed in Gold Hill and Boulder, Colorado. A Rock Rose Entertainment Short Film Production. Directed by Erin Kelly and Jesse McDonald. Visit mittenmark.com.
Official Selection:
Cheyenne International Film Festival (2010)
Independent Colorado Cinema Experience (2010)
Watch it on Rumble, in the widescreen aspect ratio:
rumble.com/ve52gb-lilith-west...

[@Scratchingforcash]

This is probably my favorite short film so far and trust me, I’ve watched about 1000 of these.

[@MarkMitten]

Thank you for saying that! 😎🤠👍

[@ericjohnston7663]

A kindness i would not expect of Lilith

[@MarkMitten]

indeed👍

[@kirksnyder6190]

Most enjoyable. I dare say you have spawned a western version of An American Horror Story.

[@MarkMitten]

"Now here is where your little fairy tale falls apart, I'm afraid..." THANKS amigo!

[@Maldoror200]

💀..Mmmm..LOOVED THIS!!.., And, thee Beautiful Cello, MAGNIFIQUE !!! THANK YOU, for Sharing..🌹💕

[@MarkMitten]

Much appreciated!

[@snowingsart4568]

OMG!!!!!! WHAT A MASTERPIECE!!!! THE ACTING, music, suspense, acting, the scenery! OMG, this is a masterpiece!!!!!!! WOW!!!!

[@MarkMitten]

THANKS, snow winter. This was an awesome proj to be a part of as an actor.

[@TheatreCritic]

I'm impressed by the high production quality, unusual for a short feature. Little details, like the lighting, stand out. And the acting is crisp.

[@MarkMitten]

Really appreciate that positive feedback, Frank. Thank you. This was a rock solid project.

[@arejaycee5704]

Excellent piece of work 👌 .

[@MarkMitten]

Thank you! 👍👍

[@SeriousPOV]

Compelling!! The colors, snow, sepia tones are well done!!! Antagonistic plays one note throughout. He needs to be effected by the protagonist as she proves that she knows cards, no matter how he tries to foil her. That is the way the dramatic tension and the stakes can escalate.

[@wobblyduck1594]

Near the end, I realized 'the Lilith'- that she was supposed to be. Very creative.

[@johnmoore8016]

Outstanding the best of the short westers so far that I have seen.

[@MarkMitten]

🎬🎥🍻😎🐴🤠👍👍

[@jacobuponthestone9093]

Bieng from the south the accent was just. Too much. And i wouldnt call it a western. But it was ok.

[@joelhurley2678]

What a great movie and enjoyed the twist at the end of the movie. Hopefully maybe you can get the financing and do something again as good as this thank you.

[@MarkMitten]

Many thanks, amigo. It's tough to get traction with an indie film, so I'm glad to know people like you are watching and enjoying this, as much as they are. The west will never die...

[@kennbiggs9311]

Thank you very much for your reply! I will check that out. I have only recently began watching these short story videos on KZbin. I enjoy your work!

[@kennethwalker8402]

You tube recently started offering me a bunch of these short films, usually western themed. This is by far the best in both how much thought it requires of me and in the filming itself.

[@MarkMitten]

I really appreciate you saying so. We put a lot of effort into story & production, and I'm glad you said something. Thanks Kenneth.

[@snowingsart4568]

Do you know of anymore like this? A non western that blew my mind was Silver Road. Same sort of melancholy! Loved it.. But this one.. OMG, is superb!

[@geoffedwards-tb4kp]

They have recently done the second withe ,also sci find shorts.Some decent work out there, limited budget and all its quite impressive.

[@geoffedwards-tb4kp]

Meant the same not the second in last comment,forgive the typos

[@bnbwhitezombie]

This was a very good film. Very well done. Good story.

[@MarkMitten]

Thank you!

[@geoffedwards-tb4kp]

@@MarkMitten Very deep message.

[@LocoMenteClaraOne]

Not bad. Very well done. Great dialogue. Amazing and perfectly fitting musical score. Professional cinematography. Hollywood-worthy acting.

[@MarkMitten]

Greatly appreciate your kind words. Thanks, and be sure to share this film with your circle. Take care!

[@latigomorgan]

That was different. Kept my attention to the end.

[@coobay978]

Outstanding!!!

[@xvars9640]

Lilith (/ˈlɪlɪθ/; Hebrew: לִילִית Lîlîṯ) is a figure in Jewish mythology, developed earliest in the Babylonian Talmud (3rd to 5th century AD). Lilith is often envisioned as a dangerous demon of the night, who is sexually wanton, and who steals babies in the darkness.[1] Lilith may be linked in part to a historically earlier class of female demons (lilītu) in ancient Mesopotamian religion, found in cuneiform texts of Sumer, the Akkadian Empire, Assyria, and Babylonia.

[@paulkatz258]

Thanks for uploading this episode.

[@kingofskulls6384]

This deserves 10 times as man views as it has now.

[@billyblackmon4796]

outstanding really well done the air of mystery throughout is perfect.

[@shanemike3070]

Well I guess she proved she is not a fake, great movie short

[@danielhanawalt4998]

Seems to say not to underestimate some one you don't really know. Or overestimate yourself. Well done. Well acted and written.

[@MarkMitten]

👍🤠

[@Cartier_specialist]

I liked this but I need to watch it again when I'm not so tired.

[@MarkMitten]

Did you watch it a second time? :)

[@usedbrickie9166]

Excellent done short, thank you. MB

[@matta7739]

Very well done! Thank you for posting this!

[@MarkMitten]

👍

[@Chr.U.Cas2216]

A frightening but extremely well done movie. Thanks a lot for uploading and sharing.

[@MarkMitten]

Glad you liked it!

[@RichardDominguezTheMagicIsReal]

nice twist, thanks for the upload

[@buzzardjake2177]

Fantastic! Very well done.

[@guildotelacrua4213]

Awesome,thanx for this piece.

[@MarkMitten]

Glad you liked it. "Now, here is where your little fairy tale falls apart, I'm afraid..." -Lt. Thomas Stillwell

[@billskelton3701]

Loved it!

[@kingofskulls6384]

Amazing job! The accent does not matter as the film still evoked catharsis. 10/10 will recommend. This deserves to be a series or perhaps full length film!

[@MarkMitten]

Agreed! Many thanks for the kind comments, and I'm glad you enjoyed the film. Greatly appreciated. ~Mark

[@NyghtDarkwatch]

Kudos to cast & crew!!!

[@MarkMitten]

🙇👏🎬

[@annellewellyn3950]

Why have I watched this three times? Cos it's excellent. I only wish I could understand what Lilith said at the final. Terrific acting.

[@MarkMitten]

🎥🎭🎯🎨💌

[@azguyazdesert417]

Turn the caption option on, and read what she says. It was sad, poetic, romantic and haunting all at once. Makes me thirsty for a whiskey, with a tear in my eye.

[@whit2642]

Great suspense. Loved this!

[@danielmatern9162]

I never comment on these things, and I watch a million of them too. That was really good Mark. I cannot believe this has only gotten 12.8K views.

[@MarkMitten]

Thanks for saying that, Daniel. Means a lot. -Mark

[@keiranp0dbenn559]

Well pass the Good Word on my Friend - Nuthin' like Word of Mouth (or typed keyboard message!) To garner Interest in these Classy lil' Shorts, Suh. 😉👍☘POD ✌🙂

[@MarkMitten]

Slow-crawl start, but 3 years in, we're baring down on 200,000 views. I GREATLY appreciate everyone who has watched this film. I'm proud of it, and glad to share it with the world. Given the general competitiveness of the film festival circuit, it barely made a dent when we first released it, in 2010. It only screened at a couple places, so this is a fantastic way to reach an audience. Enjoy and share, my friends.

[@47Grits]

Wow!! That was Beautiful in it's own Sweet way. Thanks for posting this and hat's off to the actors and the makers of this movie

[@MarkMitten]

🤠🎭👍

[@MarkMitten]

If you like "Lilith", I have two published western novels: "Sipping Whiskey in a Shallow Grave" and "Hard to Quit" (Milford House Press/Sunbury Press). I am writing a third right now... www.mittenmark.com Thanks for the support!

[@Quazi-moto]

The Lt.'s stressing of a non-existent 'h' in words that start with 'w' made me think of Stewie from Family Guy every time he did it.

[@MarkMitten]

😆

[@angelaanglin6762]

Lmao cool whip

[@toddlooper1114]

@@angelaanglin6762 I was just about to comment that😀 you beat me to it lol 😀

[@polaristhuban2290]

This, This is by far the best short film I've seen, definitely sharing!

[@MarkMitten]

Now, how's about some welcomin' spirits for a h-weary travella' ~Mark

[@markplumb3968]

I don’t understand you people who criticise these things, they’re free to watch, they’re as good or better than some stuff you pay for, they’re short and direct… You talk about accents, sheesh, seriously, My one tiny critique as it were, would be the cello was too loud during the table interaction……

[@MarkMitten]

Thank ya kindly!

[@thebearsden1701]

Great presentation ..!! Awsome acting !!

[@MarkMitten]

"Oklahoma Tom, to my friends and custom-uh's. Pleased to meet." 👍😎

[@maverickrider4591]

I liked this well done.

[@RP-xn4xu]

I liked this short film, Colorado for sure, good acting, really good period correctness, well maybe not sure about the knit sweater, but very high quality, loved it.

[@Albeare]

Well done! Brilliantly executed, I do enjoy a good western. Thank you.

[@robertmedina5997]

So the ring in the ashes was from the client before the confederate Lieutenant 🤔..This would be a full length movie that I would definitely watch..

[@MarkMitten]

Good eye! And maybe we can get some producers on board to finance a feature length version...it can happen, with more comments like this. THANKS!

[@jayannan9897]

Cool show!!!

[@richardwright9988]

Well done short film.

[@teashea1]

wonderful

[@fernandochavez4312]

Really great job!

[@cycyberian4735]

Third time watching, you are a genius!!!

[@sbjennings99]

Awesome informational educational video experience Y'alls

[@kimmielynnburton9591]

ABSOLUTELY LUV HIS WAY OF TALK THE ACCENT SPOT ON WITH THE RIDER LUV HIM

[@KifaruRed]

Very well done piece. Great atmosphere and setting. The story reminded me of the work of Ambrose Bierce. Thanks for sharing it. Best of luck in the future.

[@MarkMitten]

+KifaruRed Thank you so much for the kind words.

[@whit2642]

KifaruRed I thought the SAME THING regarding Bierce!! I love his work and have read it all. I would actually love to see more of his short war stories in action. So good. Funny to have had the same but rare thought!

[@rustyalcorta3643]

This was a great one

[@MarkMitten]

👍👍😀

[@durasaxon5131]

Exceptional, Sci -fi

[@ameri-grow991]

Very well done and an interesting twist to a well-known archetype. i am impressed, and at my age that's not easy to do..

[@MarkMitten]

Thank you! Much appreciated.

[@bahooyeti799]

Outstanding!! One of the shorts I have seen,...kudos 👍😍

[@MarkMitten]

THANKS yeti! Your comment is very much appreciated.

[@pondosinatra7557]

👏👏👏👏👏 Awesome job!!!!!

[@MarkMitten]

🤠😎

[@johnberrier]

Great film

[@MarkMitten]

100,000 views!! February 2020--exactly 10 years to the month since we shot this western film (Feb 2010). Thanks everyone for watching, it has been a pleasure to share this film with you all. "What a silly imagination you have, young lady. It's quite an act, I'll give you that." --Lt. Thomas Stillwell, Special Tasks, Confederate Armed Forces, Virginia

[@robcochran6213]

You sir, gave this film a proper scene chewing performance, and significantly improved upon the pedestrian script.

[@MarkMitten]

🎭🤠 "Oklahoma Tom, to my friends and custuma's..."

[@rawbsworld6604]

Still holds its own, 👍 charlotte! Lilith? Read some comments shed some light I guess 🤷‍♂️ but never ever heard of a Lilith being Adams 1st wife 🙄 so that was perplexing but a good watch nonetheless! Also perplexing are some comments but them sad sacs show up everywhere 🤦‍♂️ prettier actress? Bad acting, not a proper southern draw! 😳 lol etc!!! Idiots! 💥✋ decade late to the party , but felt compelled to throw my 2cent in 🤪 ✌️🤙

[@MarkMitten]

@@rawbsworld6604 Now...how about some welcomin' spirits for a weary travela'

[@deckiedeckie]

Damn good!!!!!!!!!

[@MarkMitten]

"Son, it seems you have somethin' of a reputation developin' hee-ya."

[@philipmann5317]

This is tense and creepy on so many levels. Fantastic job|!

[@MarkMitten]

Thanks for saying that...! -Mark

[@markmoorman]

That was great, :)

[@MarkMitten]

Thank ya kindly

[@triffidgrower]

"Ah em Lt. Thomas Stillwell, (but yo'all can just call me Dusty......)" You just can't beat an over faked Southern drawl. Great show, good watch.

[@nimkynasir7814]

Back ground music stirred me up. 😌

[@nimkynasir7814]

😍

[@davidwright5379]

Excellent

[@davidwright5379]

I'm also a Music Artist and I really enjoyed your music esp Mexico well done sir.

[@leighstephenson6164]

I'm a girl in the UK who loves western's. I have not been into short films all that long but the more I watch them the more I love them. This short film is fantastic, full of suspense, acting was great, music intrigued me and left me wanting to hear more. Charlotte was brilliant. Very well done guys absolutely loved it ☺x

[@MarkMitten]

Thank you so much, Leigh, we appreciate your kind review!

[@jefferyschirm4103]

This not a western just stupid.

[@peterfrankiewicz11]

excellent,,

[@kevinbrislawn5918]

unlike any western film I've ever seen..interesting to say the least.

[@carljones536]

🎉🍿🎊Entertaining🎭🎬🎥

[@cryhavoc9748]

Now that was damn good.

[@MarkMitten]

Appreciate the good words. Thank you for watching.

[@katyedixon2801]

They didn't make those kinds of sweaters back in those days! Looks like a brand from J.C. Penny's or Marshall's! great story and acting, Need more of these short-films dedicated to the art of film making!!

[@MarkMitten]

Good eye, Dixon. The cable knit style was originally designed in the UK in the early 1900s, and marketed in the US in the 1950s--a maritime/sea-farer motif. LILITH takes place around 1864, during the Civil War era. Like all things indie, we had a tight budget to work with, thus the sub-par sweater choice. Overall, I am glad you liked the film. Thanks!

[@katyedixon2801]

@@MarkMitten You're welcome!! Good luck to you in the business!!

[@katyedixon2801]

@@MarkMitten Just promise to never lose sight of your dream..... Nothing like living a dream deferred!!

[@jefftheriault7260]

No, but it looks like it could be a home knit item.

[@BrianSmith-ez9kj]

Liked this- Biblical references often appear in speeches or themes in Westerns, this one had an actual Biblical Mythical person in it - even though the accent was a bit over the top, really Liked Mark Mitten, the hunting Lt. - hope to see him in other projects

[@MarkMitten]

Thank you, kindly. It was a great project to be a part of, and the writers put in the effort to craft a unique and well-thought story.

[@beverlybalius9303]

Good movie!,,,

[@floydcoughlin5407]

good movie

[@lookronjon]

Cool.

[@samstevens7172]

Cool Whhip.

[@roblowndes7829]

Say cool. Cool. Say whip. Whip. Now, say CoolWhip. Coolwhhhip.

[@johnhalchishick7094]

That was cool kept my attention the whole time.

[@carlslayton9337]

And that's how little red riding hood came to be. 😁

[@shieldsjohnjr]

Other than the guy trying to do a Leo Decapro impression, it was pretty good.

[@MarkMitten]

Hi John. We actually filmed this in February 2010...two years before Django Unchained came out. I remember watching DiCaprio, and thinking he ripped off my performance! Thanks for watching. --Mark

[@johnmichaelkarma]

Continuity,@16:14 Stillwell cocked the gun, after that the gun is not cocked.😎

[@lwc2009]

I like it.... would love to see where the story goes from here...

[@MarkMitten]

Me too. If there are any film investors out there who would agree, get in touch. ~Mark

[@dbergamascoi]

Dramático!

[@MarkMitten]

👍Thank you!!👍

[@jameshanna5794]

I thought Mitten did a fine job! Kept my interest entire time. Well done!!!

[@darrenlytle7903]

Watched it about 5 times ,find it interesting, Very cool short.

[@MarkMitten]

And I said to myself, now here is a man with a vested interest in the public well bein'...

[@darrenlytle7903]

I raise my whiskey glass to you!

[@WilliamRichards-tm1jm]

A guardian angel perhaps?

[@sbgroen]

Awesome performance yours, Mark.

[@MarkMitten]

Thank you, good sir. 👍 Greatly appreciated.

[@Ingot54]

Liked that the snow had disappeared in the last scene, and Spring was nigh. The grass was in seed and the wildflowers in early bloom.

[@monicahummingbird]

:) time is not linear... in Someone´s mind :)

[@Ingot54]

@@monicahummingbird Yes indeed. E=MCsq :) To me it signified that wherever she went, she caused the seasons to show their best. I watched it 3 times, and each time more things came through about the story. Quite enjoyed this.

[@deadmetal8692]

Now that's what I'm talkin' bout.

[@richardgarowski.5161]

Little Red Riding Hood all grown up!!

[@16nowhereman]

I hear she is still roaming the woods to this day.

[@MarkMitten]

🌲🌲💃🌲🌲

[@elliotspencer6656]

Lillith the blood drinker hath come, Lillith the destroyer of men hath come.

[@MarkMitten]

💋😈🧛‍♀️

[@FOH3663]

This is tremendous, I only wish it was a higher resolution upload... in the correct aspect ratio.

[@MarkMitten]

Glad you liked it! If you want to see the correct aspect ratio, it's on Rumble: rumble.com/ve52gb-lilith-western-film.html

[@FOH3663]

@@MarkMitten Thank you I'll do that

[@lagaman11]

Very good, I quite enjoyed it. Not sure about those accents, but the writing was good and the acting very good as well.

[@MarkMitten]

Thanks!

[@deanmoriarty1132]

good

[@jamespickering8200]

She was supposed to be the first wife of Adam and was cursed

[@jims6226]

very southern like

[@lukepaki7231]

Granted immortality for

[@joemorris143]

That's a very nice, and dare I say modern-looking, jumper he has on.

[@MarkMitten]

😆🤠