A Violent Flammable World
Short Film
Sci-Fi / Drama
Narrative
Project Description
In a dystopian world, a dispirited headhunter reaches her breaking point against the mysterious authority that forces her to kill and feed on those deemed undesirable.
A Violent Flammable World was filmed on location in Chicago, using real urban spaces and a vintage diner to ground the film’s atmosphere in a tangible environment. The cinematography combines controlled lighting with precise camera movement to heighten tension while maintaining a naturalistic feel. The production utilized professional cinema equipment provided by Keslow Camera and lighting support from Atlas Lighting, helping shape the film’s distinct visual tone.
Credits
CAST
Sissy Anne Quaranta — T
Tali Rabinowitz — Scarlet
Peter DeFaria — Ronald
Jennifer Dymit — Mother
Announcer — Voice Over
Background
Homeless Man
Unknown Man
Teenager
CREW
Direction / Production
JC Farris — Writer / Director
Laura Fries — Producer / 1st Assistant Director
Sam George — Line Producer (On Set)
Megan St. John — Line Producer (Remote)
Camera Department
Gabriel Jung — Director of Photography
Joseph Ford — 1st Assistant Camera
David Baker — 1st Assistant Camera (Day 3)
Jade Huang — 2nd Assistant Camera
Camera PA — (Not listed)
Grip & Electric
Matt Bordman — Gaffer
Henry Fingerman — Key Grip
Diego Serrano — Grip / Swing
Art Department
Sara Engel — Production Designer / Art Car
Joe Ferguson — Art Assistant / Art Truck
Matt Mickelsen — Set Build Assistant
Costume / Wardrobe / SFX
Jessie Seitz — SFX / Costume Designer
Sound
Jacob Brown — Sound Mixer
Randy Sinclair — Sound Mixer (Day 4)
Production / Set Operations
Jerry King — Set PA
Kendall Grenolds — Set PA / Production / Transportation
Lily Metten — Set PA
Additional Crew
Calvin Chatman — Police Officer (Stunts / Role)
Transportation
Gabriel Jung — Camera Cube
Matt Bordman — Grip / Electric Transport
Sara Engel — Art Car
Kendall Grenolds — Production Transport
Catering
Flash Taco — Catering (Day 1)
Zayna Mediterranean Grill — Catering (Day 2)
Bowls of Rice — Catering (Days 3–4)
