THERE'S SOMETHING IN THE TRUNK.
Written and Directed by Daniel J. Egbert
Starring Sean Michael Nugent, Murielle Hilaire, and Doc King
Executive Producers Natasha Borchakovskaia and Russ DeWolf
Executive Producers Robert and Linda Egbert
Cinematography by Casey McBeath
Production Design by Alessia Madau
Original Score by Joe Johnson
Titles and Credits by GrandArmy
Post Sound Services by Cabin 21 Sound
About the Filmmaker:
Daniel J. Egbert was born in 1986 on Long Island, New York. In 2004, at just seventeen years of age, Daniel enlisted into the United States Marine Corps Infantry, deploying four times, including both the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. After seven years of service, and being wounded by the enemy in combat, Daniel was honorably discharged from his service. He attended Hunter College and The Los Angeles Film School, graduating Summa Cum Laude. THERE'S SOMETHING IN THE TRUNK. is Daniel's Bachelor's degree thesis film.
Director's Statement:
THERE’S SOMETHING IN THE TRUNK is a very personal story. On the surface it reads as a simple crime thriller with a few twists and turns, while at its core, details one man’s attempt to take his life back into his own hands. It is a metaphor for my struggles after the wars. After all the bridges burnt, attempted suicide, and alcoholism. It’s a metaphor for understanding and isolating my vices, separating from my enablers, and finally exhibiting dominance and control over the one thing controlling me. What I learned most in my healing was that I’ll never be rid of “STELLA;” she’ll always be in the passenger seat along for the ride. But in keeping her there, having her know her place... she’ll never be anything more than just a reminder.
VIMEO SCREENER SPECS:
sRGB Color Space
5.1 Surround
Highly Compressed (this video appears darker than actual film)
OFFICIAL FILM SPECS:
sRGB Color Space
5.1 Surround Sound
2k resolution (2048 x 1152)
DELIVERABLES: (Available upon request.)
Blu-Ray, DCP, or an uncompressed QuickTime .mov
WEBSITE: danieljegbert.com
IMDB: imdb.com/title/tt7265836/
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/theressomethinginthetrunk/