THE CAREGIVERS
Caring for an elderly relative can be hard enough, especially when they are nearing the end of their life but when ghosts are involved it is downright scary.
HELEN must decide to overcome her own sins and addictions to decide if family matters enough to make the ultimate sacrifice. Helen is an alcoholic and an emergency room nurse. When a family comes into the hospital after an accident Helen accidentally gives a child an adult dose of a pain killer which kills the child. Financially ruined Helen and her husband KYLE are desperate to find a way out of the hole Helen’s addiction has plunged them into.
Then, a letter comes from Helen’s aunt’s lawyer. Helen has not spoken to her Aunt, OPAL KENNEDY, in 40 years. Helen is shocked by the letter asking her to come and care for Opal, whose health is failing. Apparently, she does not have much time left, and wants to leave her estate to Helen. Seeing that her Aunt married into money this could be the light at the end of their dark tunnel, so they jump at the chance.
Arriving, Helen and Kyle are amazed at the splendor of the home and property. Helen jumps right back into her natural nurse mode, and Kyle takes on other household duties. Everything seems fine at first, but things start appearing and things start to be where they were not last left. Then Kyle and Helen start seeing GHOSTS and finally upsetting the GATEKEEPER TO HELL.
Helen discovers the only way to save her Aunt from being taken to Hell is for Helen to agree to let the Gatekeeper take Helen’s soul once she passes on.
THE CAREGIVERS
Caring for an elderly relative can be hard enough, especially when they are nearing the end of their life but when ghosts are involved it is downright scary.
HELEN must decide to overcome her own sins and addictions to decide if family matters enough to make the ultimate sacrifice. Helen is an alcoholic and an emergency room nurse. When a family comes into the hospital after an accident Helen accidentally gives a child an adult dose of a pain killer which kills the child. Financially ruined Helen and her husband KYLE are desperate to find a way out of the hole Helen’s addiction has plunged them into.
Then, a letter comes from Helen’s aunt’s lawyer. Helen has not spoken to her Aunt, OPAL KENNEDY, in 40 years. Helen is shocked by the letter asking her to come and care for Opal, whose health is failing. Apparently, she does not have much time left, and wants to leave her estate to Helen. Seeing that her Aunt married into money this could be the light at the end of their dark tunnel, so they jump at the chance.
Arriving, Helen and Kyle are amazed at the splendor of the home and property. Helen jumps right back into her natural nurse mode, and Kyle takes on other household duties. Everything seems fine at first, but things start appearing and things start to be where they were not last left. Then Kyle and Helen start seeing GHOSTS and finally upsetting the GATEKEEPER TO HELL.
Helen discovers the only way to save her Aunt from being taken to Hell is for Helen to agree to let the Gatekeeper take Helen’s soul once she passes on.
Creative Team
KEVIN BRUBAKER
Executive Producer
Kevin Brubaker is an Executive Producer and practitioner of the art of fiction. Kevin is an avid member of the Dallas Producers Association, contributing both ideas and their practical implementation. He has served as board member and contributor of the Iowa Motion Picture Association, showcasing the talents, products, and markets of all members of the Iowa Production Community. Since moving to Dallas, TX, he has continued his work to bring stories to life.
MICHAEL R. HELGENS
Executive Producer
Michael R. Helgens is an Executive Producer, Director & Author. He is an avid writer of scripts, plays, radio dramas and podcasts, short stories and novels, having published and/or produced numerous tales in each category. He is an accomplished artist in all areas of his craft.
DEBRA BRUBAKER
Executive Producer
Debra Brubaker is an Executive Producer & Videographer. She directs and films their productions in a style that has been praised for its similarity to the Hungarian Director Bela Tarr, as she captures unconscious emotions through her sapient use of close-ups. She excels at making people feel like close personal friends within minutes of their meeting and, in so doing, draws out the best in actors, performers, and people she interviews.
RAY ELLINGSEN
Writer/Producer
Ray Ellingsen began his film career in 1987 as a writer. He has since gone on to pursue numerous aspects of filmmaking, from directing and producing, to supervising post production of feature films, documentaries, and commercials. In 1999, Ellingsen helped form the motion picture entertainment company, Ugly Old Bird Productions, which produced multiple film and video projects during its five years of doing business.
Ellingsen moved to Arizona in 2005 to manage the largest motion picture film studio in the state of Arizona, Hollywood-Phoenix Film Studios. Within a year, Ellingsen brought in three feature films, numerous commercials, as well as a television series for the studio to produce. Ellingsen left the studio and moved back to Los Angeles to further his filmmaking career.
To date, Ellingsen has written and directed two documentaries and a feature film, along with a multitude of commercial, instructional and industrial projects. He has also produced nine feature films and over 30 video and commercial projects, with two feature films currently in development.
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Moving Pictures Media Group
Moving Pictures Media Group, also known as MPMG, is a production company founded for motion picture, television, and internet content. MPMG provides a full suite of services to assist independent filmmakers, production companies and investors in the development, production, post-production, distribution, and marketing of their projects. Managing Director and Chief Creative Officer, Michael Minkler is a three-time Academy Award winner for his outstanding work on Black Hawk Down, Chicago, and Dreamgirls. A seasoned professional who has collaborated on over 200 projects with Hollywood’s elite directors, his most recent works include the Academy Award winning film, The Hateful Eight, written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. Chief Legal and Operations Officer, Ron Takehara, has a wide range of legal experience in the entertainment industry, from high profile cases involving motion picture and television industry litigation, to representing entertainment production companies, television networks, actors, stunt men and women, and screenwriters.
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
Dallas Media Productions
Dallas Media Productions, is a production company founded to produce narrative features. Our team is passionate about bringing stories to life. As producers, we have worked on both features and short films which include Smoking Gunn, Morris, Soul’d, Growing Attraction, and many others. We have experience in all aspects of filmmaking from direction, acting, production, and more. As filmmakers we delight in the opportunity to utilize our many talents to share the stories we encounter.
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