A victim of domestic abuse is pulled over for a broken tail light, but what’s in her trunk is worth more than just a warning.
About.
Allison Ford, a victim of domestic abuse is pulled over by a police officer late at night. She is very nervous as the officer questions her about why she is out past the COVID-19 curfew set by the state. After explaining that she was pulled over due to a broken tail light, the officer notices that she has a black eye and cut above her brow. She explains that she had fell earlier that day and the officer lets her off the hook and leaves. After the officer exits the scene, Allison gets out of her car and reveals her dead, abusive boyfriend in the trunk.
Awards
Jump Cut Theater Presents: Film Kitchen - Official Selection - 2024
First Take Short Series - Official Selection - 2023
YellowHammer Film Festival - Official Selection - 2022
BUEIFF Channel - Official Selection - 2022
Knowmad Short Film Festival - Official Selection - 2021
One Shot City of Film - Official Selection - 2021
The Pleasant Festival - Official Selection - 2021
SCREAM it off SCREEN - Official Selection - 2021
Lift-Off Sessions - Official Selection - 2021
Art All Night Online - Official Selection - 2021
Flamingo Film Festival - Nominee - 2021
Genre: Thriller; Student
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Runtime: 5 min
Budget: $150
Camera: Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K
Release Date: 16 April 2021
Location: Scottdale, Pennsylvania
Behind the Scenes: TAIL LIGHTS
TAIL LIGHTS - Behind the Scenes [Filmmaking]
1st Assistant Director, 2nd Assistant Camera & Gaffer, Emily Pulcastro (creator of Second Star Stories) filmed & edited a behind the scenes look at Tail Lights while filming in March 2021.
