About the film
In 1910s Texas, a woman stalks the oil wildcatter she blames for the disappearance of her family.
Genre: Supernatural Thriller/Historical Horror
Length: short film, 12 pages
Status: post production
Release Date: expected summer 2024
Location: west central Texas, near the town of Santa Anna, TX.
Genre: Supernatural Thriller/Historical Horror
Length: short film, 12 pages
Status: post production
Release Date: expected summer 2024
Location: west central Texas, near the town of Santa Anna, TX.
Trailer
Stills
SynopsisIt's the early 1900s oil boom in Texas and Clara's husband, Sam, a driller, has disappeared, along with her daughter, Dottie. Clara knows the oil crew Sam was hired on to is responsible for the disappearances and stalks them day and night looking for answers. Otis, the owner of the well is desperate to bring his well in, but his driller has disappeared and now his crew is being stalked by Clara.
Just as Otis decides to take matters into his own hands, Dottie suddenly reappears. But she may not be all that she seems. Over a long night, Clara and Otis come face to face with each other as a malevolent presence appears to toy with them. Set against a cinematic, yet lonely, back drop of rural west central Texas, Wildcat explores themes of desperation and isolation. As the long night comes to an end, it remains to be seen who will get out alive, if anyone... |
Meet the Cast
BRENDA HATTINGH PEATROSSClara
Brenda has appeared in such films as Amateur and Callous. She also played the lead role in Deacon Finn Films’ 2020 film, Finding Olivia for which she won Best Actress in a Short Film at the Arthouse Festival of Beverly Hills. Brenda is an accomplished stage actress, appearing in lead roles in such plays as Julie Jensen’s Two Headed and Annie Baker’s Body Awareness. Most recently, she originated the role of June in From June to August by Matthew Ivan Bennett at Salt Lake City’s Meanwhile Park. She also performed with Flea Theatre Company in TriBeCa, NYC.
ELLE GRAPERDottie
Elle is 14 years old and has always loved performing whether it is on a stage or television. She is most well known for her roles as Victoria Palmer (NCIS), Lucy (Hallmark’s ‘A Holiday Spectacular’) and Young Summer (Girls5Eva). On stage she has enjoyed playing Matilda (Matilda), Zuzu Bailey (It’s a Wonderful Life) as well as several shows at Theatre Under the Stars in Houston, TX. Elle is super excited to take on the role of Dottie!
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ADAM KITCHENOtis
Adam has been a professional actor for almost 20 years. He's starred in several feature and short films, tv shows, and countless commercials. Whether he's playing the leading man or the villain, he brings a unique versatility and passion to each role. Adam cannot wait to embody the role of Otis, as this will undoubtedly be a defining moment in his career.
JOHNNY CHOPSSam
While attending Texas State University’s Theater Directing program, Johnny Chops went from picking up the occasional gig as a bass player and songwriter into a full fledged touring and recording career with the Randy Rogers Band. His interest in film never wavered though. He eventually found a way to combine both interests by writing, directing and producing several music videos for his solo project, Johnny Chops & The Razors. Then, during the pandemic, a forced hiatus from the road allowed him to do some soul searching and he reignited his original passion from college, acting. After being cast in a several online commercials, a short and a feature film, Johnny has continued to express his artistic vision in both music and film from his home in Austin, TX.
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Meet Our Production Team
Laurie Powers GoingWriter/Director/Exec ProducerLaurie has over 20 years in VFX and post production. She is co-author of the book "Visual Effects for Indie Filmmakers" and is a published and produced screenwriter and playwright. She holds an MFA in screenwriting from Wilkes University and has worked in VFX on such films as "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" and "The Notebook."
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Brenda Hattingh PeatrossExec Producer/Casting DirectorBrenda is an accomplished actress, multimedia artist and entrepreneur.
She is excited to be stepping into the role of co-producer with Laurie Powers Going on this passion project. |
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About us and our project goals.
Brenda and Laurie have know each other since they did theater together in LA many years ago. After some years of each going their own ways, they reconnected and remembered how much they like working together. During the pandemic, they did a 100% remotely shot short drama film called Finding Olivia. They knew they wanted to do a more substantial project with actual crews and sets and all that. You know, a real movie. Laurie wanted to shoot a ghost story at her family's ranchland. Brenda wanted a great dramatic role. And Jamie had a concept for visual effects that he had been wanting to do for years. Brenda came up with a character and concept and Laurie wrote the story. The story promises to be dramatic character-driven, eerie, cinematic, and emotional. We can't wait to share the final film.
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