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LOGLINE

On the cusp of a historic celestial event, a young astronomer finds herself alone in the country with an unexpected visitor.

SYNOPSIS

July 18, 1994. In what would prove to be one of the most singular and spectacular astronomical events ever recorded, the recently discovered Shoemaker-Levy 9 comet races toward the surface of Jupiter, where it will collide in a dazzling heavenly display.

For amateur astronomer Audrey, it’s the chance of a lifetime. Packing up her telescope, she drives to the remote countryside to observe the event. There in the rural hills, she finds a perfect location at the edge of a lonely cornfield.

Night falls as Audrey settles in, and soon she hears encroaching footsteps in the dark. She’s relieved to find that it’s merely Devon, the land owner, investigating her makeshift camp. To her surprise, he recognizes her. Not only did they recently share a class together, they also have a few mutual acquaintences.

Though awkward, Devon seems friendly enough, and he shares her interest in astronomy. Soon, however, his manner takes a dark turn, and Audrey’s attempt to escape the situation is thwarted when she discovers her car keys missing from the ignition switch where she left them. Without another soul around for miles, she strikes out on foot, alone in the night, with Devon in steady pursuit.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Country of Origin: USA
Release Year: 2022
Running Time: 12:48
Language: English
Mastered Format: HDV | 1920×1080 | 23.976 fps
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Audio: Stereo
Language: English
Available Formats:
2K DCP
ProRes 422 HQ
H.265 HEVC MP4
H.264 AVC MP4

CAST & CREW BIOGRAPHIES

MYEISHA ESSEX as “Audrey.” Myeisha was excited for the opportunity to be a part of this amazing and thrilling project! Myeisha has recently contributed to independent films; Bell Affair, Voices of Innocence, One More, and Deployed. Her theater credits include, Diary of Anne Frank, To Kill A Mockingbird, Ragtime, and The Anatomy of Gray. She has taken classes at the Theater Lab in D.C. and is currently training at the 402 Arts Collective. Her mission for her career and work is to encourage those who have been overlooked to “take up space and be valiant.” 

MICHAEL ZAVODNY as “Devon.” Michael is based in Lincoln, Nebraska and is a graduate of the Theatre Performance (Acting) Program at UNL. You may have seen him performing with the Nebraska Repertory Theatre and UNL Mainstage Theatre in shows ranging from Shakespeare to Tennessee Williams. Recent work includes the role of Toney Redman in Gage County, NE, a play written and performed for inclusion in the HBO docuseries, Mind over Murder. Michael is a proud and active participant in the Nebraska independent film community. When he’s not onstage or in front of a camera, you can usually find him working, teaching, gaming with friends, or off on an adventure. Life is good! 

PAIGE NOLA as “Tammy Nichols.” An Omaha native, Paige is an actor, bassist, and fiber artist. Hailing from one of the largest Mexican families in Omaha, she has always had a love of storytelling and music. Paige spent a summer at a life changing program with NYCDA where she fell in love with film acting. Upon returning to Omaha, she hit the ground running and has been very active in the local film scene. Paige loves all things chocolate, a good gel pen, training her dog, and laughing with her husband. 

MATTHEW FUJAN as “Dr. Richard Aguilar.” Matthew is an Omaha native and a fixture in the regional nerd scene. A versatile voice actor, his most recent project is Cyberboy, an animated superhero sci-fi series due to release in November 2022. In addition to acting, he is the founder and Event Director for OCon Expo, an indie comics and pop culture celebration for which he has attracted national talent to the Omaha area, and participated in nearly every aspect of creative production. 

PAUL CHRISTIAN GLENN, Writer and Director. Glenn is a filmmaker based in Omaha, Nebraska. In 2019 he wrote and directed Ens Rationis, a short film inspired by the works of Rod Serling and John Carpenter. With a background in music, graphic design and marketing, Glenn embraces all aspects of production, frequently serving as his own art director, cinematographer, and editor.

CREDITS

CAST

Myeisha Essex as Audrey
Michael Zavodny as Devon
Paige Nola as Tammy Nichols
Matthew Fujan as Dr. Richard Aguilar

CREW

Writer and Director Paul Christian Glenn
Producer Patience Glenn
Associate Producer Charles Schlussel
Gaffer Joel Traver
Camera Operator Cameron Gayer
2nd Director of Photography Chance Guida
Production Assistant Payton Solano

DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT

Strange Constellation is the third and final chapter in a cycle of short films about the destructive effects of unresolved grief. Unlike its predecessors, Ens Rationis (2019) and The Walls Alike and Madding (2021), this story is planted firmly in the real world, where the horror is neither supernatural nor mysterious, but mundane and all too common.

While previous chapters explored their themes from internal points of view, Strange Constellation circles it from the outside. It’s the story of an innocent bystander whose orbit is invaded by a grieving stranger’s destructive descent into darkness.

What I love about Audrey (and Myeisha’s powerful portrayal) is that she refuses to become another victim in the chain reaction of trauma. She may not escape the night unscathed, but whatever happens, we sense that she’s too strong to be destroyed by this potentially explosive impact on her world.

The film was shot on location in rural Nebraska, in the blistering heat of late summer. Two weeks of late-night shooting acquainted the cast and crew with twisted ankles, poison ivy, and thousands of curious insects who made their jobs more than a little difficult. I’m incredibly proud of our team, who soldiered through the elements to tell this story, which reflects the heartbreaking real life experiences of so many.

LINKS

Trailer: Vimeo.com/600198739
Website: CompendiaPictures.com/Strange-Constellation
Facebook: Facebook.com/CompendiaPictures
Twitter: Twitter.com/CompendiaPics

CONTACT INFORMATION

Patience Glenn, Producer
patience@compendiapictures.com

Paul Christian Glenn, Writer | Director
pcg@compendiapictures.com

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LOGLINE

On the cusp of a historic celestial event, a young astronomer finds herself alone in the country with an unexpected visitor.

SYNOPSIS

July 18, 1994. In what would prove to be one of the most singular and spectacular astronomical events ever recorded, the recently discovered Shoemaker-Levy 9 comet races toward the surface of Jupiter, where it will collide in a dazzling heavenly display.

For amateur astronomer Audrey, it’s the chance of a lifetime. Packing up her telescope, she drives to the remote countryside to observe the event. There in the rural hills, she finds a perfect location at the edge of a lonely cornfield.

Night falls as Audrey settles in, and soon she hears encroaching footsteps in the dark. She’s relieved to find that it’s merely Devon, the land owner, investigating her makeshift camp. To her surprise, he recognizes her. Not only did they recently share a class together, they also have a few mutual acquaintences.

Though awkward, Devon seems friendly enough, and he shares her interest in astronomy. Soon, however, his manner takes a dark turn, and Audrey’s attempt to escape the situation is thwarted when she discovers her car keys missing from the ignition switch where she left them. Without another soul around for miles, she strikes out on foot, alone in the night, with Devon in steady pursuit.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Country of Origin: USA
Release Year: 2022
Running Time: 12:48
Language: English
Mastered Format: HDV | 1920×1080 | 23.976 fps
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Audio: Stereo
Language: English
Available Formats:
2K DCP
ProRes 422 HQ
H.265 HEVC MP4
H.264 AVC MP4

CAST & CREW BIOGRAPHIES

MYEISHA ESSEX as “Audrey.” Myeisha was excited for the opportunity to be a part of this amazing and thrilling project! Myeisha has recently contributed to independent films; Bell Affair, Voices of Innocence, One More, and Deployed. Her theater credits include, Diary of Anne Frank, To Kill A Mockingbird, Ragtime, and The Anatomy of Gray. She has taken classes at the Theater Lab in D.C. and is currently training at the 402 Arts Collective. Her mission for her career and work is to encourage those who have been overlooked to “take up space and be valiant.” 

MICHAEL ZAVODNY as “Devon.” Michael is based in Lincoln, Nebraska and is a graduate of the Theatre Performance (Acting) Program at UNL. You may have seen him performing with the Nebraska Repertory Theatre and UNL Mainstage Theatre in shows ranging from Shakespeare to Tennessee Williams. Recent work includes the role of Toney Redman in Gage County, NE, a play written and performed for inclusion in the HBO docuseries, Mind over Murder. Michael is a proud and active participant in the Nebraska independent film community. When he’s not onstage or in front of a camera, you can usually find him working, teaching, gaming with friends, or off on an adventure. Life is good! 

PAIGE NOLA as “Tammy Nichols.” An Omaha native, Paige is an actor, bassist, and fiber artist. Hailing from one of the largest Mexican families in Omaha, she has always had a love of storytelling and music. Paige spent a summer at a life changing program with NYCDA where she fell in love with film acting. Upon returning to Omaha, she hit the ground running and has been very active in the local film scene. 

Paige loves all things chocolate, a good gel pen, training her dog, and laughing with her husband.

 MATTHEW FUJAN as “Dr. Richard Aguilar.” Matthew is an Omaha native and a fixture in the regional nerd scene. A versatile voice actor, his most recent project is Cyberboy, an animated superhero sci-fi series due to release in November 2022. In addition to acting, he is the founder and Event Director for OCon Expo, an indie comics and pop culture celebration for which he has attracted national talent to the Omaha area, and participated in nearly every aspect of creative production. 

PAUL CHRISTIAN GLENN, Writer and Director. Glenn is a filmmaker based in Omaha, Nebraska. In 2019 he wrote and directed Ens Rationis, a short film inspired by the works of Rod Serling and John Carpenter. With a background in music, graphic design and marketing, Glenn embraces all aspects of production, frequently serving as his own art director, cinematographer, and editor.

CREDITS

CAST

Myeisha Essex as Audrey
Michael Zavodny as Devon
Paige Nola as Tammy Nichols
Matthew Fujan as Dr. Richard Aguilar

CREW

Writer and Director Paul Christian Glenn
Producer Patience Glenn
Associate Producer Charles Schlussel
Gaffer Joel Traver
Camera Operator Cameron Gayer
2nd Director of Photography Chance Guida
Production Assistant Payton Solano

DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT

Strange Constellation is the third and final chapter in a cycle of short films about the destructive effects of unresolved grief. Unlike its predecessors, Ens Rationis (2019) and The Walls Alike and Madding (2021), this story is planted firmly in the real world, where the horror is neither supernatural nor mysterious, but mundane and all too common.

While previous chapters explored their themes from internal points of view, Strange Constellation circles it from the outside. It’s the story of an innocent bystander whose orbit is invaded by a grieving stranger’s destructive descent into darkness.

What I love about Audrey (and Myeisha’s powerful portrayal) is that she refuses to become another victim in the chain reaction of trauma. She may not escape the night unscathed, but whatever happens, we sense that she’s too strong to be destroyed by this potentially explosive impact on her world.

The film was shot on location in rural Nebraska, in the blistering heat of late summer. Two weeks of late-night shooting acquainted the cast and crew with twisted ankles, poison ivy, and thousands of curious insects who made their jobs more than a little difficult. I’m incredibly proud of our team, who soldiered through the elements to tell this story, which reflects the heartbreaking real life experiences of so many.

LINKS

Trailer: Vimeo.com/497094586
Website: CompendiaPictures.com/strange-constellation
Facebook: Facebook.com/CompendiaPictures
Twitter: Twitter.com/compendiapics

CONTACT INFORMATION

Patience Glenn, Producer
patience@compendiapictures.com

Paul Christian Glenn, Writer | Director
pcg@compendiapictures.com