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