We All Die Alone

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We All Die Alone
We All Die Alone Poster.jpg
Directed by Jonathan Hammond
Written by
  • Jonathan Hammond
  • Ryan Roach
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyEllie Ann Fenton
Edited byTyler J. French
Music byNick Byron Campbell
Production
companies
  • GrooveKo
  • Jonathan Hammond Productions
Distributed byOmeleto
Release dates
  • September 12, 2021 (2021-09-12)(FilmOut San Diego LGBT Film Festival)
  • November 22, 2022 (2022-11-22)(Omeleto)
  • April 2, 2023 (2023-04-02)(Film Shortage)
Running time
14 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

We All Die Alone is a 2021 American dark comedy short film directed by Jonathan Hammond and written by Hammond and Ryan Roach. It stars Brian Patrick Butler, Frank DiPalermo, Suzana Norberg and Alexandra Slade. The film premiered in 2021 at the FilmOut San Diego LGBT Film Festival in San Diego, California. It has screened at festivals such as Sidewalk Film Festival, Sarasota Film Festival, San Diego International Film Festival, HollyShorts Film Festival and won awards at Burbank International Film Festival, Downtown Los Angeles Film Festival, Phoenix Film Festival, GI Film Festival, Oceanside International Film Festival and Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema. The film was distributed by Omeleto and Film Shortage on their YouTube channels.

Contents

Plot

The arrogance of a conflict negotiator results in two clashing gangs butting heads in a stand-off that leads to dramatic conversations about Mexican food, romance and tragic consequences.

Cast

Production

Principal photography took place in San Diego. [1] Jonathan Hammond and Ryan Binse are a few filmmakers involved in the project. [2] Hammond said he was inspired by Quentin Tarantino, Brian De Palma, Martin Scorsese and Edgar Wright. [3] The film was originally made as a 48 hour film and was recreated after three years with additional characters. [4] Ryan Roach co-wrote the script. [5]

Release

We All Die Alone premiered on September 12, 2021 at the FilmOut San Diego LGBT Film Festival in San Diego, California. [6] It screened on October 15 of the same year at San Diego International Film Festival. [7] In 2022, it screened at Sidewalk Film Festival, [8] Dances With Films, [9] HollyShorts Film Festival, [10] Sarasota Film Festival, [11] [12] GI Film Festival San Diego [2] and Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival. [13]

The film was distributed on YouTube by Omeleto on November 22, 2022 [5] and Film Shortage on April 2, 2023. [3]

Reception

Critical response

Alan Ng of Film Threat said the film is "exactly what I look for in comedy" and "bends the gangster genre enough to make the story feel fresh." [14]

Accolades

List of awards and nominations
FestivalYearAwardRecipient(s)ResultRef.
Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival 2022Best Narrative Short – Audience Choice AwardWe All Die AloneWon [15]
Burbank International Film Festival 2022Best LGBTQ Short FilmWe All Die AloneWon [16]
Downtown Los Angeles Film Festival 2022Best Ensemble CastWe All Die AloneWon [17]
Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema 2022Juan Anchia Award for Best Cinematography for a Short FilmEllie Ann FentonWon [18]
Indie Spirit AwardWe All Die AloneWon
Best Short FilmWe All Die AloneNominated
Best Director - Short Film Jonathan Hammond Nominated
Best Actor - Short FilmPatrick MayuyuNominated
Best Screenplay - Short FilmJonathan Hammond, Ryan RoachNominated
Excellence in ProducingYasmin Preciado, Shannon Taylor Nominated
Best Original Score - ShortNick Byron CampbellNominated
Oceanside International Film Festival 2022Best Supporting Actress Suzana Norberg Won [19]
Carla NellNominated
Best Supporting Actor Brian Patrick Butler Nominated
Brent RobertsNominated
Best Art DirectionWe All Die AloneNominated
Best Cinematography in a ShortEllie Ann FentonNominated
Best Narrative Short FilmWe All Die AloneNominated
GI Film Festival San Diego 2022Local Choice AwardJonathan HammondWon [20]
Best Local Narrative ShortJonathan HammondNominated [21]
Phoenix Film Festival 2022Copper Wing Award for Best LGBTQIA+ Directed ShortJonathan HammondWon [22]

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