Touch (2022 film)

Touch is a 2022 crime horror short film written and directed by Justin Burquist. The film stars Eva Ceja, Randy Davison, Steve Froehlich and Nick Young. It won Best Horror Short Film at Berlin Short Film Festival, was nominated for Best Art Direction at Oceanside International Film Festival and screened at Monster Fest and Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival.

Touch
Poster
Directed byJustin Burquist
Written byJustin Burquist
Produced by
  • Evette Betancourt
  • Christopher Holloway
Starring
CinematographyRay Gallardo
Edited byFernando Garcia
Music byMatthew Gradala
Production
companies
  • Broken Swing Productions
  • Gemini Pictures
Release date
  • November 20, 2022 (2022-11-20) (LA Crime & Horror Film Festival)
Running time
8 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$10,000

Plot

Homicide police bring in a mysterious woman with a unique ability to help them solve a gruesome murder.

Cast
  • Eva Ceja as Carmen
  • Randy Davison as Victim
  • Steve Froehlich as Killer
  • Nick Young as Detective Hooper
  • Jayce Venditti as Deputy Smith
  • Ron Christopher Jones as Deputy O'Neal

Production

Burquist used the film's technique on a previous music video[1] and said the film is influenced by Se7en and Brian De Palma.[2] Principal photography took place in Downtown San Diego in 2021.[3] John Menvielle helped with sound recording, visual effects and editing.[4] Jayce Venditti and Ron Christopher Jones were also cast in the film.[5]

Release

The film premiered at Los Angeles Crime & Horror Film Festival on November 20, 2022.[6] It screened at Monster Fest with Matthew Holmes' The Cost,[7][8] Berlin Short Film Festival,[9] Oceanside International Film Festival[10] and Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival.[1][11]

Reception

Critical response

Rebecca Cherry at Film Carnage praised Ceja's performance and said the film was "a captivating, mysterious blend of crime thriller and horror," scoring it 8 out of 10.[12] Adam La Rosa at Monster Fest said the film was "interesting and mind-bending."[8]

Accolades
Festival Year Award Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Los Angeles Crime & Horror Film Festival 2022 Best Editing Fernando Garcia Won [4]
Berlin Short Film Festival 2023 Best Horror Short Film: Audience Award Evette Betancourt, Justin Burquist, Christopher Holloway Won
Oceanside International Film Festival 2023 Best Art Direction Nicole Valencia Nominated [10]
San Diego Film Awards 2023 Best Narrative Short Film Evette Betancourt, Justin Burquist, Christopher Holloway Won [13]
Best Sound Design Joe Godfrey Won
Best Director Justin Burquist Nominated [5]
Best Lead Actress Eva Ceja Nominated
Best Cinematography Ray Gallardo Nominated
Best Editing Fernando Garcia Nominated
Best Production Design Nicole Valencia Nominated
Best Visual Effects John Menvielle Nominated

References
  1. Ramos, Katherine (2023-07-27). "Comic-Con 'Touched' by Local's Short Film". Calexico Chronicle. Archived from the original on 2023-07-27. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
  2. Brewer, Mac (2022-07-05). "Teaser & Poster for Short Horror Thriller 'Touch' by Justin Burquist". Horror Society (Press release). Archived from the original on 2022-07-06. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
  3. "Comic-Con Local Film Screening: Touch - Saturday, July 22, 2023, 5 p.m. | San Diego Reader". San Diego Reader. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
  4. Frausto, Elisabeth (2023-06-06). "La Jolla resident has special effect on local film up for San Diego Film Awards". La Jolla Light. Archived from the original on 2023-06-07. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  5. Beveridge, Madison (2023-06-21). "Point Loma actor adds to film resumé in short nominated for eight San Diego Film Awards". Point Loma-OB Monthly. Archived from the original on 2023-06-21. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
  6. "Festival Lineup - Los Angeles Crime & Horror Film Festival". LA Crime & Horror Film Festival. 2022-11-22. Archived from the original on 2022-11-22. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
  7. "MF The Cost". Cinema Nova. 2022-11-22. Archived from the original on 2022-11-22. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
  8. La Rosa, Adam (2022-11-28). "The Cost World Premiere Wrap Up". La Rosa Productions. Archived from the original on 2023-02-09. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
  9. "Festival 2023 | Berlin Short Film Festival". Berlin Short Film Festival. Archived from the original on 2023-02-21. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
  10. "OIFF 2023 AWARD NOMINEES". Oceanside International Film Festival. Archived from the original on 2023-02-21. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
  11. "Comic-Con 2023: Touch". San Diego Comic Con. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
  12. Cherry, Rebecca (2023-07-19). "Review: Touch". Film Carnage. Archived from the original on 2023-07-21. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
  13. "Touch wins SD Film Award". Joe Godfrey. 2023-06-25. Archived from the original on 2023-07-27. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
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