Edgewise
Edgewise
Directed by Sam Felman
Written by Nate Raven
A lonely man tries to share the most exciting news he's ever received with friends and family, if only they would let him get a word in edgewise.
Statement from Director Sam Felman
Nate Raven and I first worked together on Abaddon the Destroyer (2024), where his ability to memorize not just his lines but the exact timing of his off-camera co-stars blew me away. When he showed me his script for Edgewise—a film where his character never speaks because he can’t get a word in edgewise—I knew we could pull it off because of him.
We filmed 15 pages across 10 locations in two days (no pickups), with a massive cast and an animal on set. Due to budget constraints, I doubled as director and production designer. The film is essentially a string of monologues, but with Nate's writing and hilarious reactions, our cast made every scene feel natural and dynamic.
*Winner- Best Comedy: Oregon Short Film Festival (2025)*
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Sam Felman
DIRECTOR
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Nate Raven
WRITER/ACTOR (Alan)
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Grant Jordan
ACTOR (Justin)
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Alex Joseph Pires
ACTOR (Darcy)
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![Smiling woman with long blonde hair wearing a brown jacket and green top.]()
Lauren Schoepfer
ACTOR (Lauren)
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Enrique Quintero
ACTOR (Craig)
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![Smiling man in a plaid shirt against a dark blue background.]()
Marcus Thomas
ACTOR (Peter)
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Leanne Huffman
ACTOR (Maddie)
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![Smiling woman with long brown hair wearing a black top, seated with hands resting on a surface.]()
MarlaPam
ACTOR (Mom)
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Russell Kohlmann
ACTOR (Waiter)
