When the new Nightwatchman falls asleep on the job, a mysterious creature creeps into his village and steals a baby. The Nightwatchman must lead a madcap midnight search to retrieve the infant, lest the child never be heard from again.
Yotlungerdal is a short, black-and-white, silent film, inspired by German Expressionist films of the 1920s. Shot predominantly in the chilly autumn foothills of Southern California, it features a talented cast of actors, and fantastical elements made possible by a group of hardworking artists and craftspeople.
The film is parts light horror, adventure, and comedy. Suitable for most adults and children.
YOTLUNGERDAL Trailer
YOTLUNGERDAL (Full Film)
Production Stills
Concept Art
by Wesley Gunn
Cast
(In order of appearance)
Andrew Hansen
Hans Sicker
Nora Grace Sanchez
Henry Bear
Carole Goldman
Wesley Gunn
Jeffrey Ashkin
Lacy Baxter
Ian Longway
Calder Holbrook
Moraima Randazzo
Sam Randazzo
Ian Longway
Matthew Benzinger
Keston John
Michael J. Sielaff
Nightwatchman
Zeke
Mother
Baby
Old Borgundia
Yotlunger
Tomas
Young Woman
Wilhelm
Villager 1
Villager 2
Villager 3
Wicker Monster
Yotlungeren 1
Yotlungeren 2
Old Yotlungeren
Credits
Written and Directed by:
Wesley Gunn
Executive Producers:
Wesley Gunn
John Ruff
Associate Producer:
Jeffrey Ashkin
Director of Photography:
John Ruff
Edited by:
John Ruff
Production Design and Art Direction:
Wesley Gunn
Miniature Sets, Puppetry, and Special Effects:
Wesley Gunn
Visual Effects and Animation:
Sam Randazzo
Costumes:
Jessica Basista
Renata Popenhagen
Leilani Yosick
Wesley Gunn
Make-Up:
Tessa Philbrick
Russel Stepan
Music By:
Chaz M. Sandcrags
Grips/Electric Swing:
Matthew Destephano
Marielou Mandl
Moshe Ratner
Russel Stepan
Special Thanks To:
Beverly Hope, Debra Hope, Brett Bonowicz, Annie Bonowicz, and Marlena Feehery.
This Film is Dedicated to Beverly Hope.