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Give The Devil His Due

Project type

Screenplay, Short Film

Date

June, 2015

Location

Courtland and Batesville, Mississippi

Location

Red Lodge, Montana, Roberts Montana and Portland, Oregon

About the Project

Give The Devil His Due is a Southern gothic short film born out of a deep love for story, legacy, and the timeless question of what we trade for success.

Filmed on location in Robert and Red Lodge, Montana, with a key scene in downtown Portland, Oregon, the project was essentially a proving ground - a proof of concept built not on scale, but of soul. Every frame, every mile, and every moment on set reflects what can happen when resourcefulness meets vision.

This short film seen briefly in the Teaser, stands not only as a completed work - but as an open invitation: The team is capable. The next chapter only needs belief.

YouTube Link

Teaser Video

Project type

Screenplay, Sci-Fi Thriller

Role

Writer, Creator, Executive Producer, On-Set Presence

Give The Devil His Due is a haunting, Southern rooted short film that blends music, myth, and legacy into a story about ambition — and the hidden cost of chasing it. Set in the small towns of Courtland and Batesville, Mississippi, the story follows Johnny, a struggling blues guitarist whose hunger for recognition leads him to a crossroads — both literal and spiritual.

Johnny leans under the hood of his Jeep on the wrong side of a Mississippi backroad, with gold theme song lyrics overlaid beside him.

Drone shot of a rural fork in the road symbolizing character's choice.

List of main cast and production credits for Give The Devil His Due (2015).

Photo of two production vehicles: Del's pickup and Johnny's Jeep, representing character themes.

Behind-the-scenes photo of cast and crew filming inside Saba's Cafe' for a key interior scene.

Wardrobe lookbook featuring outfit choices and ideas for Michelle's character.

Wardrobe lookbook showcasing Johnny's outfits, from casual workwear to stage performance looks.

Director Zachary Brown sets the stage scene for Johnny's gig and later a 'toe-step' shot outside Saba's cafe'.

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Photo of kitchen scene set up in Johnny's apartment with thanks to Dave and Robyn Rivers for creative and tactical contributions.

Thank-you slide recognizing Charles and Emily Ringer for their support during filming.

Special thanks to Bull 'n' Bear Saloon for use of their space during Johnny's bar performance scene.

Special thanks to Roberts Café for use of their café and exterior during filming of key scenes.

Michelle, applying make up to Del before a dramatic scene.

Collage of custom-designed signage including Del's Automotive and cafe' props used in the film.

Photo of Red Lodge Film certificate and printed script pages from the opening scene.

Teaser credits for the Batesville Cut of Give The Devil His Due, used for early screening and feedback.

Montage of cast and crew during production in Red Lodge, Montana; tribute to their hard work and dedication - Thank You, NWesty Tales

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