Owl Creek Bridge - Short Film by 2007 Burleson High School Graduates

A short film made as a class project by the 2006-07 Burleson High School Media Tech class for a little over 200 dollars. Based on the short story "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" by Ambrose Bierce, but adapted for World War II as opposed to the Civil War.

The film was shot on location in the small rural town of Tolar, Texas on the historical Rock Church Bridge - a cable and stayed truss suspension bridge built in 1917.

Written and Directed by: Brad Eggerton

Director of Photography: Cameron Smith

Sound Technician: Russell Irby

Technical Support: William Heimbigner

Assistant Camera Operators: Russell Irby, Brennan Derrick

Film Editors: Brad Eggerton, Cameron Smith, Russell Irby

Cast:
Peyton Farquar - Mitch McCutchen
Nazi Soldier 1 - Dan Smith
Nazi Soldier 2 - Matt Hayden
Nazi Soldier 3 - Russell Irby
Peyton's Wife - Stephanie Rose

Credits song: "Andvari" by Sigur Ros


Brad Eggerton, Cameron Smith, Mitch McCutchen, Russell Irby, and Stephanie Rose now attend the University of North Texas in Denton, TX.

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[Legokink1]

Very bad. The best thing about it was the story, and that was from a short story. I looked it up on Wiki and it said "award winning". Sneaky bastards.

[BEggerton]

@Legokink1 Dude, realize we made this in high school when we were all very new to film making. We didn't have access even to an HD camera, as we shot this on an old Canon GL II. And it actually did place 3rd place in a college film festival here in Texas, primarily because it was noted that it was made by high school students, which impressed the judges.

[BlackNoir]

Why did this cost you 200 bucks?

[BEggerton]

Wardrobe mainly.

[SocialistBob]

Pretty good however there was nothing about the coversation with Farquer and the scout, so good but you skipped entire parts

[BEggerton]

That's why it's an adaptation.

[0f3l1a]

Amazing film. i am totally digging soldier number one...lol..

[Girlfriend2]

wow thiz is really good! nice work guys

[MadamWriterGal]

Good job.

[DWEggerton]

This is a great film from High School Students. With a shoe string budget the accomplishments were fantastic. Watch this film in that light and I think your opinions will be good.

[Legokink1]

@BEggerton Well in that case, good job. Here in California its alot harder becuase everyone expects so much more. Good Luck!

[annaji8886]

this makes me sad :( good job though... how long did it take you?

[brianh2000]

good job.

[kingdomvocalist]

Im currently studying this story for my english lit class...i ran across your version after watching the twilight zone version aired org. aired in 1964. Your version was very well put together! (esp. for that price)...Keep up the good work & God Bless!

Ps. it was good to see it in color! LOL

[6AQ6]

5-minute video, 2 minutes of credits. lol  Not a bad job however.

[sgeagle1963]

Great adaptation. Go Eagles!