GOOD KIDS directed by Max Kaplan

Check out “GOOD KIDS” directed by Max Kaplan below.

GOOD KIDS / 2018 / dir. Max Kaplan A neo-noir short film about three kids who get caught up in a night of chaos and violence after accidentally killing their drug dealer in a game of Russian Roulette. The film explores the themes of substance abuse, peer pressure and the effects of bad decisions in a style reminiscent of intense thrillers like “Green Room” or “Good Time”. The film was made in 5 weekends over 4 months on no budget, most of the crew were 17 year old high school filmmakers. Shot locally in Dayton, Ohio.

Starring Sam Sauer, Cole Hamel, Cleo Bowling, Stone Taul, Darren Brown, Michael Compton, and Andy Baugham.

Director of Photography: Sam Smith

Written By: Max Kaplan, Christian Gentry & Alan David Mostrom

Edited by: Luke Holliday, Christian Gentry & Max Kaplan

Sound Design: Christian Gentry

Special Effects Supervisor: Simon Fisher

Costume Designer: Maria Wurth

Visual Effects: Luke Holliday & Gabe Virnig

Script Supervisor: Maria Wurth

Original Score: Cole Hamel

Featuring “Like a Feather” by Maggie Mcdavid