“First rites” (drama)
The short film “First Rites” was first presented at our Next Step Screenplay Series Short Film Screenplay Showcase in November 2024. The moving story and dramatic material lent it to be a perfect film for the OIF Studio BLAZE Challenge where it collected FIVE nominations including Best Lead Actress, Best Lead Actor and Best Supporting Actor.
creative team/crew
Tony Taylor (Director/Writer/Producer)
Fernan Lauro Gregorio (Cinematographer))
Jeffrey Rembert (Producer)
Kimberly DiPersia (Producer)
Dan Kiefer (Location Sound)
Michael F. Lewis (Add. Location Sound)
Olivia Drake (Script Supervisor)
Camila Lovardo (1st Asst. Director)
Lee Lopez (Gaffer)
cast
Othniel Legis (Young Priest)
Robert J. Fowler (Malcolm)
Lisa Acebo (Jessie)
Mia Sesma (Little Girl)
Tiffany Sebastian (Annie)