Desert Mirage
Synopsis
Aspiring cartoonist and middle-aged gumbuster Cliff Morelli (Jeremy Koerner, Black Cat Whiskey, New York Lately) spends his days at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk performing minimum wage janitorial duties. When he is put on suspension after harassing a teenager and his parents threaten to throw him out of the house, Cliff decides to actively pursue his lifelong animation dreams by reconnecting with his rich brother Jack. After a failed attempt and a string of bad luck, Cliff finds himself at the mercy of the animated characters he has created, and together, they form a devilish plan to exact revenge on all those that have wronged him.
Top Cast
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Jeremy Koerner
Cliff, Ryley, Teagan, Leopold, Sammy
Michael Fredianelli
Jack / Ginger Joe / Rhode Island Red
Tabbitha McBride
Rebecca
Melinda Torgersen
Angelina
John S. Boles
Doug
Sheilah Morrison
Sandy
George S. Gemette
Bill
Morgan Finley King
Hank
Tyler Torgersen
Boardwalk Teen
Landon Torgersen
Max
Brandon Peterson
Mystery Man
Mason Torgersen
Boardwalk Preteen
Chad Kaplan
Himself - boardwalk victim
David Lambert
Himself - boardwalk victim
Aaron Stielstra
Himself - boardwalk victim
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Fredianelli
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeremy Koerner
- Original Score
- Clay Rudolph Scott
- Original Title
- Desert Mirage
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Wild Dogs Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Fredianelli
Jeremy Koerner, Michael Fredianelli
Clay Rudolph Scott
Michael Fredianelli
Michael Fredianelli
Maralynn Adams
Department Leadership Roster
Jeremy Koerner
Screenplay
Maralynn Adams
Producer
Michael Fredianelli
Director of Photography
Clay Rudolph Scott
Original Music Composer
Michael Fredianelli
Editor
Michael Fredianelli
Writer
Michael Fredianelli
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Desert Mirage
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Desert Mirage about?
Aspiring cartoonist and middle-aged gumbuster Cliff Morelli (Jeremy Koerner, Black Cat Whiskey, New York Lately) spends his days at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk performing minimum wage janitorial duties. When he is put on suspension after harassing a teenager and his parents threaten to throw him out of the house, Cliff decides to actively pursue his lifelong animation dreams by reconnecting with his rich brother Jack. After a failed attempt and a string of bad luck, Cliff finds himself at the mercy of the animated characters he has created, and together, they form a devilish plan to exact revenge on all those that have wronged him.
Who directed Desert Mirage?
Desert Mirage was directed by Michael Fredianelli.
Who stars in Desert Mirage?
The principal cast of Desert Mirage includes Jeremy Koerner, Michael Fredianelli, Tabbitha McBride, Melinda Torgersen, John S. Boles.
When was Desert Mirage released and how long is it?
Desert Mirage was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Desert Mirage?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Desert Mirage was composed by Clay Rudolph Scott.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Desert Mirage?
Desert Mirage holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).