The film, THE THIRD MONTH TERMINATION, from its inception was created as a tool for friends to work together and see what we could do as a collective. The film business is very difficult to crack - and those of us with talent need to express our talents and make a living also -so, we came up with this idea to support each other to showcase our different talents. This was written as a homage to Hitchcock primarily but with nuanced respect for Robert Altman, Spike Lee, William Friedkin, and others - and you can spot subtle respectful 'tip of the hats' to these directors via editing, casting choices, names of characters, and in the story itself.
The story follows a femme fatale who has many secrets. As the short film unfolds the viewer realizes things may not be what they seem.
I wrote this in one sitting as a short film always with my great friend, actress and photographer Jessica Siemens in mind. Tylon Washington was always cast as the priest - and other friends jumped at the chance to work with our group.
This is what a group of about 10 people did with passion and almost no real budget - so imagine what we could do if we had $100,000 or $1,000,000 dollars or more to create with? Thanks to everyone involved - I love you all.
Erik-Anders Nilsson Writer, Producer and Director of the film