Tell-Tale enters the tortured mind of Zoe Stevens (Jennifer O'Kain, I Know Who Killed Me). Zoe is a prisoner that confesses her savage crime to a Priest in hopes of ending her nightmare of terror, but soon learns a clear conscience has no memory.
Jack Donner ( Star Trek: Of Gods and men), Brian J. Singer (Revenge of The Falcon), Mark Irvingsen (Money to Burn), Scott Kradolfer (Flames of Passion), and Tim Coyne (Crossing Over), star in this intense film that is a riveting adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's classic, 'The Tell-Tale Heart'.
Forms: Short
Genres: Drama, Thriller
Park City Film Music Festival
Film Festival
Awards: Bronze Medal for Excellence
Park City, U S A
January 2007
Vail Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: Official Selection
Vail, U S A
March 2007
Memphis International Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: Official Selection
Memphis, U S A
March 2007
Rebel Planet Short Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: Winner - 2nd Place for Female Produced
Hollywood, U S A
April 2007
Newport Beach Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: Official Selection
Newport Beach, U S A
April 2007
IndieProducer Short Film Contest
Film Festival
Awards: Finalist
Hollywood, U S A
May 2007
NYC Picture Start Awards
Film Festival
Awards: Official Selection
New York City, U S A
June 2007
SAG Conversations 2007: An Evening of Short Films
OTHER
Los Angeles, U S A
June 2007
HollyShorts Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: Honorable Mention
Hollywood, U S A
August 2007
Twin Cities Underground Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: Official Selection
Minneapolis, U S A
August 2007
Los Angeles International Shorts Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: Official Selection
Los Angeles, U S A
September 2007
Toofy Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: Official Selection
Boulder, U S A
September 2007
ProductionBrian Lipscombe (Production Assistant), Jacquie Frisco (Producer), Jamar Hawkins (Assistant Director), Jason Roberts (Director), Larry Fellows (Production Assistant), Pete Sears (Production Assistant), Scott Kradolfer (Collaborator, Location Manager), Tancie Trail (Production Manager)
WritingJason Roberts (Adapted By, Writer)
PerformanceArysa Lalonde (Supporting Actor), Brian J. Singer (Supporting Actor), Buddy Friedman (Supporting Actor), Christine Kradolfer (Supporting Actor), Jack Donner (Lead Actor), Jacob Jenkins (Supporting Actor), Jennifer O'Kain (Lead Actor), Larry Fellows (Supporting Actor), Mark Irvingsen (Supporting Actor), Ray Jarris (Supporting Actor), Scott Kradolfer (Supporting Actor), Suzie Suh (Supporting Actor), Tim Coyne (Supporting Actor)
CameraChris Hixon (Sound Mixer), Christina Tabakakis (Assistant Camera), James Dumkus (Gaffer), Jason Jury (Key Grip), Johnny Ching (Cinematographer/DP), Matt Robinson (Assistant Camera), Yvonne Chu (Assistant Camera)
Art DepartmentDawn Mattock (Costume Designer), John Quinn (Art Director), Preston Judd (Assistant Art Director), Shannon Novack (Makeup Artist)
Post ProductionCharlie Keating (Sound Editor), John Frost (Sound Editor), Tommy Park (Picture Editor)
MusicAllyson Newman (Original Music/Composer)
Hollyshorts film festival
Jun 29, 2007 01:52PM
Tell-Tale has just been accepted to the Hollyshorts film festival. Very excited about this selection, and the fact that the festival is here in Hollywood, CA is a bonus.
"Tell-Tale" gets accepted to NYC Picture Start Film Festival
May 19, 2007 01:48PM
"Tell-Tale" just got accepted to the NYC Picture Start Film Festival. Very excited about this selection. Screening times to follow.
"Tell-Tale" gets reviewed!
May 15, 2007 04:49AM
"Tell-Tale" just got reviewed by Felix Vasquez Jr. of Cinema-Crazed.
"Roberts' own interpretation of the Poe classic is stark, and rather imaginative, with excellent direction and a pretty eye catching performance by Jennifer O'Kain. Check this film out if it rolls around your local festival; it's rather outstanding."
Here is the link. http://www.cinema-crazed.com/tell-tale.htm
"Tell-Tale slideshow"
Mar 15, 2007 12:09AM
"Tell-Tale" gets IMDB posting
Mar 10, 2007 02:16AM
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0972408/
"Tell-Tale" to screen at Newport Beach Film Festival
Mar 07, 2007 01:44AM
"Tell-Tale" has been invited to screen at the Newport Beach Film Festival April 19th-29th. This will be a good venue for "Tell-Tale" and I'm very excited for my film to be screened at the Newport Beach festival. I will post screening times as soon as I find out.
Memphis Screening date and time
Feb 22, 2007 09:25PM
"Tell-Tale" will be screening at the Memphis International Film Festival March 25th in the shorts program set for 2pm.
"Tell-Tale" gets accepted to 2007 Vail Film Festival
Feb 17, 2007 02:49PM
"Tell-Tale" will be screening at the 2007 Vail Film Festival which runs Mar. 29th - Apr. 1st. I'm very thrilled that the Vail Festival programmers have selected "Tell-Tale". Once a schedule is posted for the screening I will post it here.
"Tell-Tale" gets invited to screen in Memphis
Feb 03, 2007 06:08PM
The Memphis International Film Festival has selected "Tell-Tale" to screen at the festival in March. The screening date has not yet been set but I will post it once it is announced. I'm very excited about this selection, because it will allow me to return to my home state of Tennessee where "Tell-Tale" will make it's Tennessee premiere at the Festival.
Tell-Tale awarded "BRONZE MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE" at Park City Film Music Festival
Feb 02, 2007 12:27AM
The Park City Film Music Festival awards are out and Tell-Tale recieved the Bronze Medal For Excellence for Best Impact Music in a short film. Ally Newman(composer) did an excellent job on scoring Tell-Tale, so Kudos to her.
Tell-Tale to screen at Park City Film Music Festival
Jan 18, 2007 12:55AM
Tell-Tale has been accepted to its first festival, "The Park City Film Music Festival". I've very excited about being selected for the festival and very happy for Ally Newman the composer.
Tell-Tale was selected in the catergory of Best Impact of Music in a Short Film. The film is set to screen this Sunday, Jan. 21 at 2pm in the film music lounge. There might be other possible screenings during the festival so I will post them when notified.
Final Mix at Sonic Pool
Nov 23, 2006 11:24AM
Tell-Tale's final post production sound mix has been completed and I have to say that I am very happy with the result. John Frost and Patrick Byrd of Sonic Pool here in Hollywood did not only an excellent job but were a very creative addition to the film. Tell-Tale is very close to finally being complete. I have submitted to several festivals including Nashville film festival, SXSW, and very soon to the Ann Arbor film festival. Currently, I'm working with Fransico Alferez on making the poster for Tell-Tale. I'm really excited with the look that we have come up with and hope to have it posted on this site very soon.
Final stages of post
Oct 24, 2006 11:08AM
Tell-Tale is in the final stages of post. A graphics artist is currently finishing up the opening credit sequence, and doing flame work on two hot stove shots in the film. The film is also currently being mixed at Sonic Pool by John Frost. I'm really excited to to see and hear the final cut/mix of Tell-Tale. I have several festival deadlines coming up with the Beverly Hills film festival, Beverly Hills short film festival, Indieproducer short film contest, Silver Lake film festival, and the Nashville film festival to name a few.
Tell-Tale is coming soon
Oct 11, 2006 07:14PM
Tell - Tale is about to be completed. Tommy(editor) and I have a few tweaks here and there to take care of before we go online. Then it's off to get the sound mixed so we can output the final completed short film. If all goes well, Tell-Tale will be completed by the end of October. This will be a very good day and an accomplishment in it's own right. I've wanted to make this film for more than five years and all the people, elements, and hardwork finally aligned for it to happen. A big thanks goes out to all those involved to make Tell-Tale happen. Currently I've submitted to Sundance, Slamdance, and Santa Barbara International film festivals with a good rough cut. These festivals don't make there selections known until mid December, so until then I will be hunting down more festivals to submit to. The Nashville Film Festival is on the top of my list.
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8 Comments about Tell-Tale
Feb 27, 2008 07:50AM
pooop
Feb 27, 2008 07:50AM
You big fat headed dummys! That story dosen't look apealing at all! >:)
HA HA HA HA!
Feb 18, 2007 12:16PM
Thanks Orlando. I'm really excited about screening in Memphis and Vail.
Feb 17, 2007 05:34PM
Tell - Tale sounds compelling. Congratulations on your success with the project. Good luck at Vail.
Nov 06, 2006 11:32AM
Hope all is well! Good luck with the film!!
Tim
Oct 13, 2006 09:07AM
Thanks for the comment Saskiawb. Yes, Johnny Ching is a lighting genius and a talent as a DP. He was able to give me the visual world I wanted for Tell-Tale.
Oct 11, 2006 10:09PM
the stills are very atmospheric!
Oct 11, 2006 07:13PM
Tell - Tale is about to be completed. Tommy(editor) and I have a few tweaks here and there to take care of before we go online. Then it's off to get the sound mixed so we can output the final completed short film. If all goes well, Tell-Tale will be completed by the end of October. This will be a very good day and an accomplishment in it's own right. I've wanted to make this film for more than five years and all the people, elements, and hardwork finally aligned for it to happen. A big thanks goes out to all those involved to make Tell-Tale happen. Currently I've submitted to Sundance and Slamdance film festivals with a good rough cut. These festivals don't make there selections known until mid December, so until then I will be hunting down more festivals to submit to.
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