Jack's Lantern
“It's Halloween night, and Jack wants to carve a pumpkin.”
Synopsis
A lonely boy, who believes his jack-o-lanterns come to life, is drawn to carve a pumpkin on Halloween night. While his mother tries to shield him from the scary truth. This suspenseful Halloween drama, is a proof of concept for a feature screenplay.
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Jack's Lantern (Short Film)
Type: Featurette • Published 2024-10-27
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Production Budget
$1K
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Worldwide Gross
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael R. Ciminna
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael R. Ciminna
- Original Title
- Jack's Lantern
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Budget
- $1K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael R. Ciminna
Michael R. Ciminna
Austin Jansma
Michael R. Ciminna
Department Leadership Roster
Michael R. Ciminna
Writer
Michael R. Ciminna
Director
Michael R. Ciminna
Editor
Austin Jansma
Director of Photography
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jack's Lantern
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What is Jack's Lantern about?
A lonely boy, who believes his jack-o-lanterns come to life, is drawn to carve a pumpkin on Halloween night. While his mother tries to shield him from the scary truth. This suspenseful Halloween drama, is a proof of concept for a feature screenplay.
Who directed Jack's Lantern?
Jack's Lantern was directed by Michael R. Ciminna.
Who stars in Jack's Lantern?
The principal cast of Jack's Lantern includes Alicia Kelley, Avery Gibson, Luke Speakman, Porter Scanlon, Elyse Corbett.
When was Jack's Lantern released and how long is it?
Jack's Lantern was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 24m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jack's Lantern?
Jack's Lantern holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).