Deep In My Heart Is A Song
Narrative | 2024 | 16 Mins
An aging country musician who’s struggling to make ends meet receives an offer for an unusual private gig. Based on the life of cowboy singer Johnny Bencomo, who plays himself in the film. Also starring Lindsay Burdge (Black Bear, The Invitation) & Annalee Jefferies (Monsters, Hellion).
Executive Producer: Josh Polon
Executive Producer: Jared Callahan
Producer: Katie Burkholder
Producer: Mehrdad Sarlak
Writer/Director: Jonathan Pickett
Director of Photography: Ryan Dent
1st Assistant Camera: Irma Ramirez
2nd Assistant Camera: Natalie Martyn
Gaffer / Key Grip: Brian Osback
Production Designer: Victoria Ainza
Sound Mixer: Nolan Veneklasen
Hair & Makeup: Randi Todd
Editor: Jonathan Pickett
Colorist: Keyhan Bayegan
Music Supervisor: Joanna Gillespie
Sound Design: Sabrina Fedele
Cast:
Johnny Bencomo
Lindsay Burdge
Annalee Jefferies
Special Thanks to:
Obed Gonzalez
Ming Pluemjit
June Hucko
Awards:
HollyShorts Film Festival: Best Shot on 16mm Film
Coronado Island Film Festival: Audience Award
IFF Boston: Audience Award & Special Jury Prize
Nevada City Film Festival: ‘Heart of Gold’ Award
Ashland Independent Film Festival: Best Narrative Short
Prescott Film Festival: Best Narrative Short & Audience Award
Pierre Cardin Film Festival: Audience Award
Round Top Film Festival: Best Narrative Short
Windrider Summit: Best Narrative Short
Seeyousound Music Film Festival: Best Short
