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I Am the Doorway

2018 0h 20m EN
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β˜…6.0TMDB Β· 1
HorrorScience Fiction
Synopsis
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A former astronaut believes himself the doorway to a terrifying alien invasion.

β€œSome stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

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Behind the camera

Director
Simon Pearce
Writers
Jeffrey Stackhouse, Richard A. Becker, Stephen King
Languages
English
Countries
United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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Tight 20-minute runtime β€” shorter than most television pilots.

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MONEY

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Shot for just $0.0M β€” micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Simon Pearce, shot by Phil Meheux. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Luis Ascanio. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Simon Pearce shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Simon Merrells and Grant Masters and Maurice Cooper carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt6587396 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Simon Pearce directs. Phil Meheux behind the camera. Luis Ascanio scores. Simon Pearce cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Tight 20-minute runtime β€” shorter than most television pilots.
  • 2Shot for just $0.0M β€” micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
  • 3Released 8 years ago.
  • 4Directed by Simon Pearce, shot by Phil Meheux. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 5Original score by Luis Ascanio. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 6Editor Simon Pearce shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 7Simon Merrells and Grant Masters and Maurice Cooper carry the top of the cast.
  • 8IMDB entry: tt6587396 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 9Only 1 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Phil Meheux
Original score
Luis Ascanio
Editing
Simon Pearce
Production design
Charles Myers
Makeup / hair
Derek Lloyd
VFX supervisor
Padraic Culham
Stunt coordinator
Peter Pedrero
Runtime
20 min Β· 0h 20m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Budget
$19,000
Original language
EN

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Production companies

Who made it

  • CB

    CBA Productions

  • WO

    Wolf Media

  • Company 3

    Company 3

    GB

Key crew

  • EditorSimon Pearce
  • Associate ProducerJeffrey Stackhouse
  • Original StoryStephen King
  • Associate ProducerRichard A. Becker
  • Associate ProducerMartin Delaney
  • Associate ProducerWendy Lashbrook
  • Executive ProducerPhil Meheux
  • Associate ProducerJack Edward Moore
  • ProducerWolfram Parge
  • Associate ProducerOliver Park
  • ProducerRobert Shulevitz
  • Production DesignCharles Myers
  • Makeup DesignerDerek Lloyd
  • Storyboard ArtistAndrew Lamb
  • Sound MixerAlex Hudd
  • Sound RecordistRichard Simms
  • Visual Effects SupervisorPadraic Culham
  • Visual Effects Art DirectorAlan Tabrett
  • Stunt DoubleNeil Chapelhow
  • Stunt CoordinatorPeter Pedrero
  • GafferBrian Beaumont
  • Best Boy ElectricLenny O'Brien
  • Camera OperatorMike Scott
  • First Assistant CameraMitchell Thomas

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • astronaut
  • alien invasion
  • based on short story
  • short film
  • adaptation
  • dollar baby

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • Theatrical2018-09-28

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