Deep in My Heart is a Song
2024 | 16 mins | Director, Writer, Editor
An aging country musician who’s struggling to make ends meet receives an offer for an unusual private gig. Based on the life of cowboy singer Johnny Bencomo, who plays himself in the film. Also starring Lindsay Burdge (Black Bear, The Invitation) & Annalee Jefferies (Monsters, Hellion).
Sales Agent: Premium Films. Now streaming via Canal+.
OFFICIAL SELECTIONS:
Cleveland International Film Festival – WORLD PREMIERE
Florida Film Festival
Palm Springs International ShortFest
Indy Shorts International Film Festival
HollyShorts Film Festival
Sidewalk Film Festival
Bend Film Festival
SCAD Savannah Film Festival
Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival
Edmonton International Film Festival
New Hampshire Film Festival
LA Shorts International Film Festival
Newport Beach Film Festival
Montclair Film Festival
Tallgrass Film Festival
Independent Film Festival Boston
Pittsburgh Shorts
Cordillera International Film Festival
Phoenix Film Festival
Oak Cliff Film Festival
Cinema Columbus
AWARDS:
HollyShorts Film Festival…………………….WINNER, Best Shot on 16mm Film
Coronado Island Film Festival …………….WINNER, Audience Award
IFF Boston…………………………………………….WINNER, Audience Award & Special Jury Prize
Nevada City Film Festival……………………WINNER, ‘Heart of Gold’ Award
Ashland Independent Film Festival………WINNER, Best Narrative Short
Prescott Film Festival……………………………WINNER, Best Narrative Short & Audience Award
Pierre Cardin Film Festival …………………WINNER, Audience Award
Round Top Film Festival.………………………WINNER, Best Narrative Short
Windrider Summit………………………….……WINNER, Best Narrative Short
Seeyousound Music Film Festival…..……WINNER, Best Short
