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. . . RECENT PROJECTS INCLUDE:
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FRANKED, BUT FINE. is
a short film produced by Hurl Bert's Players that received a Best of Minneapolis
and the Best Use of
Character (Frankie) Awards during the 48 Hour Film Festival, 2006. Directed by Dann Hurlbert,
and with a stellar technical crew and impressive talent, FRANKED, BUT FINE. was a great success.
The Premise: A sultry radio DJ goes through men like men go
through beer--the difference is that she belittles each man on the air, crumbling their confidence. To regain their
masculinity, the men have formed a support group: FRANKED, BUT FINE.
Produced by: Hurl Bert's Players
Directed by: Dann Hurlbert
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There Goes the Neighborhood |
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There Goes the Neighborhood is an award-winning
short film directed by Joe Johnson. It received the 3rd
Best Overall Short Film Award from DVXuser.com, and its quirkiness is only outdone
by the production quality.
The Premise: A stranger, played by Dann Hurlbert, moves into
Suburbia. The friendly, quintessential, neighbors are eager to welcome, though cautious about sharing, their super-power
secrets--as well they should be. Their new neighbor has a secret of his own.
Produced by: Joe Johnson
Directed by: Directed by Nikki Miller
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Hip Pocket God is a short video designed
to accompany a powerful monologue about the subtle ways we move God from the focal point in our lives to our "Hip Pockets."
The Premise: After his daughter is involved in a car accident, a
man comes face to face with his own failures as a father and husband. He finds forgiveness and peace where it has
always been.
Produced by: Hosanna!
Directed by: Gary Langham
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Lewis Main and Deputized Rogue Citizen Lizard Cop |
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Lewis Main and Deputized Rogue Citizen Lizard Cop
is the brainchild of a creative team out of Aberdeen, South Dakota. It was produced as part of the 48 Hour Film
Festival, 2005 in that rural community. The script could be a pilot for any prime-time sitcom, and the cast and crew
pulled the film off beautifully and hilariously.
The Premise: Lewis Main, played by Dann Hurlbert, is
a dirty cop that "plays by his oooowwwwn rules." Together with his half-man, half-lizard partner, Main
cleans the streets of sex, drugs, and rock and roll--taking occassional abuses by the Chief, a muppet.
Directed by: Shaun O'Connell
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Educating Richard is a fast-paced Detective/Cop
comedy produced as part of the 48 Hour Film Festival, 2005 in Minneapolis. This ensemble group, having worked successfully
together before, were up to the challenge again, and the fruits of their labors are once again, intensely entertaining.
The Premise: A handful of would-be detectives arrive at bootcamp
for a series of challenges ranging from "The Rooftop Chase" to "The Casino Challenge" to "The Monologue Relay." Though
they manage to stumble successfully from one task to the next, the final "Disappearing Intern Challenge" may prove more than
their wits can afford.
Produced by: Hurl Bert's Players
Directed by: Dann Hurlbert
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One Act Play Documentaries |
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In 2006, Dann took Henry Sibley High School's Student Written One Act
Plays in another direction. Instead of keeping a creative hand in the plays themselves, Dann developed a sixteen minute
documentary highlighting the strengths and skills of his students. The response was fantastic. The students' hard
work paid off not only on stage, but also in the professional quality of the four-minute documentaries that accompanied each
show.
The Premise: The student directors reveal different writing processes
and directing strategies, which makes both their cast and themselves shine.
Produced by: Henry Sibley HS
Directed by: Dann Hurlbert
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SNAP
This noir style psychodrama tracks the life of Ratty, a young
mentally retarded man [Thomas Field], and Nick, his psychopathic caretaker [Chris Durant] who commit a murder and
kidnap the victim's brother Rory [Dann Hurlbert] at a botched burglary. After his escape, Rory joins with the victims
fiance, Sarah [Tina Groumoutis] to track down the killers. Sarah and Rory's moves are further complicated by the police who
suspect Rory of the murder. Sarah slips further off the edge of sanity in order to rationalize the revenge murder she wants
to commit. Rory and Sarah face the ultimate decision of whether they can truly commit a murder when faced with the opportunity.
Directed by: Timothy Del
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How to Succeed with Women |
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How to Succeed with Women is a relational comedy about Guy [Dann Hurlbert] struggling to get a date . . . with anyone. Guy’s
friend Jack [Kurt Hannover] has great success with women, and reluctantly shows him the "secret weapon” for success
with the ladies. Using the rules from the book How to Succeed with Women, Guy suddenly finds himself whirling through the dating scene with more women
than he can handle! Get ready to love and laugh as you twist and turn through nightmares and
dream dates with your favorite . . . Guy. Get started by viewing the Teaser Video!
Directed By: Rob Thompson
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Mirrors is a riveting twenty-five minute
film reflecting the acute impact of domestic abuse in the midwest. Dann [playing an abused husband] is one of a talented
ensemble of actors and actresses.
Produced by: Safe Harbor
Directed by: Shaun O'Connell of McQuillen Design
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