A Disturbance in the High Desert
“In the wild 1920s West, two lovers grapple with a violent incident that forces them to ask - what happens when those we love betray us?”
Synopsis
A DISTURBANCE IN THE HIGH DESERT is a dramatic short-film that transports us to 1920s Eastern Oregon in the shadow of Mt. Hood. As economic hardship spreads, hateful forces and laws threaten the safety of those deemed "inferior" or "defective". Mare and Gemma are lovers who find each other while living a fragile existence in this rugged, unforgiving west. We meet them after Gemma endures a nighttime assault by an unexpected perpetrator on the outskirts of their ranch, a tenuous safe haven. The certainty of right and wrong blurs. Familial ties are tested.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Brynn Mitchell
- Screenplay & Story
- Tillie Howard
- Original Title
- A Disturbance in the High Desert
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brynn Mitchell
Tillie Howard
Tillie Howard, Jasmin Haugstuen Please
Department Leadership Roster
Jasmin Haugstuen Please
Producer
Brynn Mitchell
Director
Tillie Howard
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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What is A Disturbance in the High Desert about?
A DISTURBANCE IN THE HIGH DESERT is a dramatic short-film that transports us to 1920s Eastern Oregon in the shadow of Mt. Hood. As economic hardship spreads, hateful forces and laws threaten the safety of those deemed "inferior" or "defective". Mare and Gemma are lovers who find each other while living a fragile existence in this rugged, unforgiving west. We meet them after Gemma endures a nighttime assault by an unexpected perpetrator on the outskirts of their ranch, a tenuous safe haven. The certainty of right and wrong blurs. Familial ties are tested.
Who directed A Disturbance in the High Desert?
A Disturbance in the High Desert was directed by Brynn Mitchell.
Who stars in A Disturbance in the High Desert?
The principal cast of A Disturbance in the High Desert includes Tillie Howard, Jenna Wood, Chris Tuck.
When was A Disturbance in the High Desert released and how long is it?
A Disturbance in the High Desert was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Disturbance in the High Desert?
A Disturbance in the High Desert holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).