AWOL
Synopsis
Days before deployment to Afghanistan, Joey returns to rural Pennsylvania for Christmas with big dreams of running away to Canada with her beautiful lover. But Joey learns that things don’t always end up as planned. This short film was expanded into a feature film of the same title, it premiered at the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival, and it was released in 2017.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 14, 2014
VOD & Digital Platforms
July 14, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Deb Shoval
- Screenplay & Story
- Deb Shoval
- Original Score
- Kelli Rudick
- Original Title
- AWOL
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- Pecadillo Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Deb Shoval
Deb Shoval
Kelli Rudick
Jessica Bennett
Niv Klainer
Jessica Caldwell, Deb Shoval
Department Leadership Roster
Deb Shoval
Director
Deb Shoval
Writer
Niv Klainer
Editor
Jessica Bennett
Director of Photography
Kelli Rudick
Original Music Composer
Jessica Caldwell
Producer
Deb Shoval
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About AWOL
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What is AWOL about?
Days before deployment to Afghanistan, Joey returns to rural Pennsylvania for Christmas with big dreams of running away to Canada with her beautiful lover. But Joey learns that things don’t always end up as planned. This short film was expanded into a feature film of the same title, it premiered at the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival, and it was released in 2017.
Who directed AWOL?
AWOL was directed by Deb Shoval.
Who stars in AWOL?
The principal cast of AWOL includes Kayla Dempsey, Breeda Wool, Ruthie O'Dell, Darrell Larson, Roy Brown.
When was AWOL released and how long is it?
AWOL was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 14m.
Who composed the musical score for AWOL?
The original motion picture soundtrack for AWOL was composed by Kelli Rudick.