Country: United States
Language: English

About the film:

Winner – Best Film – 2024 FrightFest. The exciting and powerful feature debut from Joshua Erkman is a dark study in haunting nihilism, recalling 1970’s independent noir cinema. Driving across the American Southwest, struggling photographer Alex is hoping to revive his career and find inspiration within the vast landscape of deserts and abandoned roadside structures. A pit stop at an otherwise inconspicuous motel alters his plans, thanks to a younger couple whose devil-may-care attitude initially attracts Alex but quickly proves to be something more dangerous than he thought. Before long, what began as a restorative road trip descends into a nightmare that spirals beyond his control.

About the filmmaker:

Joshua Erkman is an American director, producer and screenwriter. he is known for HIDDEN MOTHER (2019) and DIDDIE WA DIDDIE (2019). His latest film is the horror A DESERT (2024), selected at the Tribeca FF.

MAJOR SUPPORT
Ohio Arts Council
Greater Columbus Arts Council
The Columbus Foundation
Campus Partners
National Endowment for the Arts

WITH HELP FROM
G&J Pepsi
WOSU Public Media