Beth, practical, and River, impractical, struggle with their differences as they travel though life's rites of passage.
Director Biography - Martin Blank
Martin Blank (writer/director/producer) is the author of ten plays, most recently his spy thriller "The Law of Return" was produced Off-Broadway. He has served as Artistic Associate for the American Place Theatre, New York City, as well as Literary Manager, Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, and Founding Artistic Director, Theater J. He attended the University of Maryland and the Yale School of Drama. "Backbeat" is his first film.
Credits
Martin Blank Director
Martin Blank Writer
Martin Blank Producer
Ali Cheff Producer The Perfect Suspect, Deadly Affairs
John D. Lofton IV Producer The Survivor, Alloway Lane
Mikael Johnson Key Cast “River” ParaAbnormal, Leda
Jean Chemnick Key Cast “Beth” Fancy Feast, Bubble Trouble
Specifications
Project Type: Short
Genres: romance, drama, first time filmaker, rites of passage, under 5 minutes
Runtime: 3 minutes 51 seconds
Completion Date: January 6, 2020
Production Budget: 500 USD
Country of Origin: United States
Country of Filming: United States
Language: English
Shooting Format: Blackmagic RAW
Aspect Ratio: 2:35:1
Film Color: Color
First-time Filmmaker: Yes
Student Project: No
