Above all other creative endeavors, writing and directing narrative film is my passion. Each project of mine gets me closer and closer to the dream of writing and directing feature films. Here are a few of my favorite projects.
Death’s Crisis - Coming Soon!
Fully Funded!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/deaths-crisis-film/deaths-crisis-a-short-film-by-ean-verdugo
After Taylor is told he must drive himself to his mother’s birthday party, he has to fight to overcome the fear of driving. More specifically, his personified O.C.D known as Owen."
In the state of Texas there are nearly 27,000 children in child protective services. Each and everyone of there lives are worth it.
Directed by: E'an Verdugo
Written by: E'an Verdugo and Caleb Davis
Starring: Caleb Davis, Mercedes Cool, and Caden Anthony Price
Produced by: Ryan Polly
Director of Photography: Daniel Routh
1st AC: Andrew Czap
2nd AC: Bradley Laird
Sound Mixing: Chris Sterret
Sound Recordist: Suzanne Pham
Grip: Joshua Meister
PA: Andrew Pasieka
Special Thanks: Rachel Verdugo, Brian Wardach, Kent Rabalais, Jesse McKee, The Village Church, Ben and Sarah Long, Tyler Anthony, Grant Wakefield, Zane Tabari, Kimberley Duffy, Paul Moran, Cody and Jasmine Watkins, Brenda Basset, Aaron Krouse
Static Frame was produced for my Film Styles Production class at The University of North Texas. Brian Wardach and I wrote the screenplay together. I am so grateful for all who were willing to work on the project with me.
Log Line: A man stuck in the scene of an unfinished movie has to come to grips with the reality that the is a fictional character when coming in contact with the film's director.
The film was shot on the Canon 5D Mark III with a 24mm 1.4, 50mm 1.2 & 85mm 1.2.
Created by E'an Verdugo
Written by E'an Verdugo & Brian Wardach
Starring: Matt Rife, Corey Hale, Mark Hoffmann, & Shane Silagi
Boom Operators: Cody Watkins & Arthur Strode
Production Assistants: Rachel Verdugo & Grace Rife