Films

Saniya (2007)

Adaptation to the screen.

Screenplay by Phil Donlon & Christopher E. Ellis.
Novel by Peter Spiros.

Status: 2nd Draft completed

A Series of Small Things (2005)

Haunted by the memory of a gruesome murder he helped his older brother conceal 10 years earlier, Adam Mulligan lives stuck in a state of numbness, a private hell. A mysterious encounter, however, leads Adam to the victim’s sister, and he enters into an emotional chess match with her for redemption and the truth.

Directed/Produced by: Phil Donlon
Cast: Phil Donlon, Doug Jones, Jenn Pae.

Awards: Best Editing (Steve Ordower), The Midwest Independent Film Festival.

Nominations: Best Actor (Phil Donlon), Midwest Independent. Best Editing (Steve Ordower), Midwest Independent. Best Drama and Best In Show, Damah Film Festival (Spiritual Experiences in Film).

Festivals: The Method Fest. Palm Springs International Short Film Festival. Damah. The Midwest Independent Film Festival.

Screenings: Pepperdine University. Raleigh Studios (L.A. Premiere).

Wrestled (2003)

A young urban missionary struggles with his own demons as he tries to convert a young prostitute.

Directed/Produced by: Phil Donlon
Screenplay: Phil Donlon & Christopher E. Ellis
Featuring music by Duncan Sheik
Cast: Phil Donlon, Kelli Nonnemacher.

Awards: Best Drama, The Orion Awards. Best Actor (Phil Donlon), The Orion Awards. Grand Goldie Award For Excellence in Filmmaking.

Nominations: Best Short, Slamdunk Film Festival. Best Director, Actor, Cinematography, Sound Design, and Picture, The Midwest Independent Film Festival.

Festivals: Official Selection Slamdunk Film Festival, Dahlonega International, Damah (Spiritual Experiences in Film), Flickerings, The Midwest Independent Film Festival, Around The Coyote.

Screenings: Made on a Mac Series, hosted by Roger Ebert. L.A. Center Studios (Premiere).

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