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Charles Elmore Shares the Secrets Behind Directing the Darkly Humorous ‘The Chest’ – dCFF20

June 16, 2020

Special Guest

Charles Elmore

Director/Producer of “The Chest“

In this special interview on The Cinematic Schematic podcast, we talk with “The Chest” director/producer Charles Elmore about how he and his writer Tony DeLesDernier found just the right comedic tone for their Hitchcock-inspired short film. Elmore also discusses how he came to cast Danielle Evon Ploeger and Emmy-nominated actors Dylan Baker and Becky Ann Baker.

Our own Daniel Bokemper wrote “The Chest,” “is outstanding across both (Okie Short) Mix Tapes.”  Tune in to hear the full deadCenter 2020 interview!

The official deadCenter 2020 synopsis reads:

Jessica, a put-upon real estate agent is forced to work alongside Blake, her merciless and cruel superior, in selling a large estate to The Steves, a pair of potential buyers. When a tragic accident befalls the pitiless Blake resulting in his untimely (but maybe deserved?) demise, Jessica seizes the opportunity to make the sale on her own by hiding Blake’s body. It’s the perfect crime with one small problem, Jessica’s phone won’t stop ringing. Even worse, it’s Blake. Suspenseful hilarity ensues as Jessica attempts to close the sale before anyone finds out, but secrets rarely go uncovered for long.

When and Where to Watch The Chest

Watch Virtually at deadCenter 2020

Now playing in the Okie Shorts Mix Tape Vol. 2 Block until 11:59 PM CT on June 21

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