TORNADO COUNTY
Tornado County is a short horror/comedy that follows Sheriff Gabriel Justice, Detective Mike Jackson and Deputy Buck, as they bring law and order to the good people of Tornado County, Montana.
IAN ST. ONGE – SHERIFF GABRIEL JUSTICE
Ian St Onge is a Missoula, Montana based actor and standup comedian who's taken part in the production of several independent films. Ian can be found starring in many lead roles, especially in works by Valley Productions and Midnight Tomorrow Productions. Ian enjoys spending time with his family and touring comedy venues in the Pacific Northwest.
JORDAN DEMANDER – DETECTIVE MIKE JACKSON
Jordan Demander is a stand up comedian, actor and musician. He's also a procrastinator and hasn't turned in his bio yet so this is what you get. He likes cats. Hates dogs.
AMY LEE SMITH - DEPUTY BUCK
Amy Lee Smith's roots in comedy and acting trace back to Los Angeles in the 1990’s, training with the Groundlings and Improv Olympic where she spent time writing and performing sketch comedy and improv. Stand-up comedy is Amy's new love which she began in 2019 performing locally.
AUSTIN VALLEY - DIRECTOR
Austin Valley is an acclaimed filmmaker who has directed two feature films and several dozen short films through the course of his 20-plus-year career. Writer, Editor, Cinematographer, Director, Comedian, Austin Valley is one of those obnoxious auteurs no one likes. He currently works as the video manager for The University of Montana.
Directed by Austin Valley
Written by Jordan Demander, Ian St. Onge and Austin Valley
Cinematography by Austin Valley
Produced by Austin Valley & Aaron Juhl
Executive Producer Austin Valley
Music by Dennis Ferriter
Sheriff Gabriel Justice IAN ST. ONGE
Detective Mike Jackson JORDAN DEMANDER
Deputy Buck AMY LEE SMITH
Mayor Crenshaw KYLE MCAFEE
Butcher Montgomery AARON JUHL
Inmate LYNN SOLOMON
Lawyer DAN TRIMBLE
Reporter CASEY CHAPMAN
Blake BLAKE POWELL
Mr. Penelope AUSTIN VALLEY
Rosie SHELLY "HOWLS" SAMARRIPAS
Michelle MARGI CATES
Orphan Keeper 1 THOMAS MCCLURE
Business Man NATHAN ST. ONGE
Cowboy Man JEFF MEDLEY
Orphan Keeper 2 JACKIE RAPETTI
Orphan 1 JACK MARGOLIS HOWARD
Orphan 2 JOS MARGOLIS HOWARD
Contractor JOHN HOWARD
Dead Woman SARAH ASWELL
Criminal 1 CORY DEMERS
Criminal 2 ELIZA OH
Suspect TIM MILLER
Innocent Man NICK DANIELS
Horse Girl JESSICA BREWER
Waitress CRYSTAL KOOSMAN
Diner 1 ROBERT SCOTT KIRWAN
Diner 2 JASON BILLEHUS
Diner 3 JOHN HOWARD
Zeke Montgomery CODY TROGDON
Screenplay AUSTIN VALLEY
Production Sound Mixer CORY DEMERS
Editor AUSTIN VALLEY
Hair & Makeup Artist KERA RIVERA
Assistant Makeup Artist AMY LEE SMITH
Practical Effects Artist JOHN HOWARD
Assistant Effects Artist JORDAN DEMANDER
Lead Costume Designer AUSTIN VALLEY
Asst. Costume Designer ANGELA LEMIRE
Asst. Costume Designer AMY LEE SMITH
Production Designer AUSTIN VALLEY
1st Assistant Director NATHAN ST. ONGE
2nd Assistant Director AARON JUHL
Drone Operator ZANE WAYNE SIPLE
Weapons Master CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT
Horse Wrangler JESSICA M. BREWER
1st Grip VAUGHN SEXTON
2nd Grip KYLE MCAFEE
3rd Grip JOHN HOWARD
Set Decorator RUTH DADA
Script Consultant KYLE MCAFEE
1st Production Assistant KERA RIVERA
2nd Production Assistant AMY LEE SMITH
Caterer DIANA SANCHEZ
1st Location Scout AUSTIN VALLEY
2nd Location Scout AARON JUHL
Set Consultant MELANIE SOURBEER
Filmed on location in and around Missoula, Montana
Total Runtime: 10 minutes
Budget: $5,000.
Shot on Canon C300 mkIII with Zeiss cine lenses