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Director Biography - Will Carter


Will Carter is a Kansas City based independent filmmaker and the owner of Hoot Owl Films. He has been making short films since he was a teenager and would use his grandpa's garage as a sound stage. With an extensive background in television news and theatrical production design, he understands how to bring together talent, production elements, and timelines to achieve success in filmmaking. Will recently won Best Set Design for his film "Cold Heart," which was a SATO48 film challenge submission. This film has been showcased in several regional festivals. He also directed "Smash Hit," which won one a best actor award in IFCKC's 2024 One Night Stand film challenge. He is passionate about collaboration and educating the next generation of filmmakers, often teaching workshops in his

Cold Heart

Dr. Olivia Parker is in the race to advance cryogenic sleep, but as her boss increases the pressure, the arrival of a new lab tech may push her over the edge. Will she find success, or just another round of mistakes?

Credits​

  • Will Carter             Director

  • Dallas Eoff               Writer

  • Daniel Posey            Writer

  • Will Carter           Producer

  • James Hearron   Producer

  • Abby Davidson            Key Cast "Dr. Olivia Parker"

  • Austin Magdaleno       Key Cast "Ethan Johnson"

  • James Hearron Cinematography

  • Will Carter                    Set and Production Design

  • Erik McGreevy      Original Soundtrack

  • Will Carter                Editor

  • Brenden Clark          Editor

  • Siw Shauni Hauger  Makeup

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