Headlights (2014) is a thriller about 2 over-worked hitmen, and explores the concept of divine intervention.
Trailer
Log Line
Turn on your headlights to shed some light on the situation.
Poster
Synopsis
Two contract killers take their target into the woods after dark. Can Pretty Boy talk his way out of this situation?
Film
Behind the Scenes
- Headlights is loosely based on a story by Nic White and John Sklba, developed years earlier.
- Shot in 1 day, the shoot for Headlights was carefully timed to align with the setting sun.
- During a lunch-break at a pizzeria, the cast and crew split a double-bacon pizza.
- This short film was not supposed to include any profanity at all. One set, things changed…
- When shooting b-roll footage, we found several severed chicken heads… true story.
Credits
Starring
- Jarod Oertel as “The Talker” Hitman #1
- Aaron Walkowiak as “Play Boy” Hotman #2
- Michael Welborn as “Pretty Boy” Hostage
Conceptualized by John Sklba and Nic White
Based on a script by John Sklba
Script Revisions by Jarod Oertel and Nic White
Boom Operator / Key Grip: Jaret Camp
Cinematography by Nick Frollo and Nic White
Edited by Nic White
Original Music Composed by Jarod Oertel
Additional Music and Sound FX by Austin Michael Riley
Colorist: Andrew Tucker
Tag Phrases
“Headlights” – “Divine Intervention” – “Pretty Boy” – “Play Boy”