The Hitchhiker
13 min., 35mm, 2006
On a hot afternoon in the middle of nowhere, Martin is a beleaguered hitchhiker who hasn’t seen a car all day. He finally gets a break, only to discover the ride isn’t as straightforward as it seems. The driver won’t let Martin in the car until she’s absolutely sure he’s “safe.” Little does Martin know that this will take a while… Two worlds collide in this comedy about what it means to help someone out.
Principal Crew
Director - Jason R. Goode
Festivals
Palm Springs Festival of Short Films
Los Angeles International Short Film Festival (World/US Premiere)
Calgary International Film Festival (Canadian Premiere)
Niagara Indie Filmfest (Winner: Best Independent Drama)
Women in Film Festival (Winner: 2nd Place People’s Choice Award)
Okanagan Film Festival (Opening Gala, People’s Choice Top 10 Award)
2007 Global ComedyFest (Winner: Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Screenplay)
Big House Film Festival (Winner: Best Comedy)
Portobello Film Festival (U.K. Premiere)
Beach Blanket Film Festival
Celluloid Social Club
D.C. Shorts Film Festival
Digital Narrative Arts Film Festival
East Lansing Film Festival
Flickerings Film Showcase
Longbaugh Film Festival
Winnipeg International Film Festival
World of Comedy Film Festival