Attend Film Prize in-person October 16-17th or watch online starting October 15th, watch all 20 short films, and then you can vote for the grand prize winner of $50,000 cash. Plus you can vote for the best acting performance category!
At a small-town liquor store, a longtime manager struggles to maintain his authority over a younger employee as the balance of power between them begins to shift.
Produced by Truman Waller, Bernie O’Boyle, Charles Johns
Starring Sofia Terceros Arce, Beauregard Marie, Adrianne Owings
Cinematography by Devon Johns
Edited by by Devon Johns
Devon is a writer, director and cinematographer, who is passionate about telling stories that take audiences on a journey. He earned an MFA in Film Production from USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, where he developed a strong foundation in visual storytelling. Since then, he has worked as cinematographer on two narrative feature films, and dozens of shorts. His work has been recognized at more than 50 film festivals worldwide, including the 2024 Telluride Film Festival, and the 2024 Student Academy Awards.
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The Jade Stallion is about two people who have spent years working side by side, only to find themselves suddenly heading in different directions. I wanted to capture the humor and discomfort of that shift, and the way a familiar relationship can change when one person begins to move forward while the other stays behind.
— Devon Johns
