Hard Cost

Hard Cost: 

is a fifteen-minute short film that blends the Noir, Advenure, and Thriller genres into an exciting detective yarn, taking place in 1957 Los Angeles.  Private Dective David Brooks, is caught in the act of stealing property from Hollywood star, Henry Thornhill, which results in him being hired to uncover comunists as well as the fable Black Prince Ruby.  At that point the Story Kicks Into high gear, replete with twist and turns until the electrifying finale.

Kyle Shapior

KYLE SHAPIRO: WRITER/DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

    Kyle Shapiro is the writer and director of photography for Hard Cost. He is a  graduating senior majoring in Television, Film, and New Media Production and a hardworking individual with a keen eye for memorable imagery. He constantly pushes himself to create scenes and images unlike any seen before. Throughout his career, Kyle has shot various shorts on both film and HD. After graduating, Kyle plans to pursue a career in Los Angeles in the camera or lighting department.

Andrew Kersten

ANDREW KERSTEN: DIRECTOR

    Andrew is a fifth year senior majoring in television, film, and new media production.  He transferred to SDSU to become an editor but has made the slow transition into directing. His experience extends from animation, to directing shorts, to editing an hour-long TV pilot. He is extremely thrilled to be directing his first film noir because he knows that “Hard Cost” has a lot of potential.

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