Sunkissed
Student Film Challenge 2026 Winners
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4m 59s
On the hottest day of the year, Jordan has a series of strange interactions that gradually reveal he is in a dream state after falling unconscious at the beach.
Credits:
Director: Devin Geeringh
Writers: Stella McElveen, Michael Velez, and Skylar Reisner
Producer: Skylar Reisner
Key Cast:
Evan McCrane as Jordan
Devin Geeringh as Tourist #1
Hayden Ritter as Tourist #2
Skylar Reisner as Ice Cream Vendor
Stella McElveen as Lifeguard
Assistant Director: Jessica Wombles
Directors of Photography: Skylar Reisner and Nathan Winn
Camera Operators: Michael Velez, Alisha Leon, Stella McElveen, and Zuriel Cochran
Editors: Devin Geeringh and Skylar Reisner
Assistant Editor: Stella McElveen
Colorist: Nathan Winn
Makeup/Hair: Alisha Leon
Production Assistant: Stella McElveen
Grip: Zuriel Cochran
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