When the new Nightwatchman falls asleep on the job, a mysterious creature creeps into his village and steals a baby. The Nightwatchman must lead a madcap midnight search to retrieve the infant, lest the child never be heard from again.

Yotlungerdal is a short, black-and-white, silent film, inspired by German Expressionist films of the 1920s. Shot predominantly in the chilly autumn foothills of Southern California, it features a talented cast of actors, and fantastical elements made possible by a group of hardworking artists and craftspeople.

The film is parts light horror, adventure, and comedy. Suitable for most adults and children.

Production Stills

Concept Art
by Wesley Gunn

Cast

(In order of appearance)

Andrew Hansen

Hans Sicker

Nora Grace Sanchez

Henry Bear

Carole Goldman

Wesley Gunn

Jeffrey Ashkin

Lacy Baxter

Ian Longway

Calder Holbrook

Moraima Randazzo

Sam Randazzo

Ian Longway

Matthew Benzinger

Keston John

Michael J. Sielaff

Nightwatchman

Zeke

Mother

Baby

Old Borgundia

Yotlunger

Tomas

Young Woman

Wilhelm

Villager 1

Villager 2

Villager 3

Wicker Monster

Yotlungeren 1

Yotlungeren 2

Old Yotlungeren

Credits

Written and Directed by:
Wesley Gunn

Executive Producers:
Wesley Gunn
John Ruff

Associate Producer:
Jeffrey Ashkin

Director of Photography:
John Ruff

Edited by:
John Ruff

Production Design and Art Direction:
Wesley Gunn

Miniature Sets, Puppetry, and Special Effects:
Wesley Gunn

Visual Effects and Animation:
Sam Randazzo

Costumes:
Jessica Basista
Renata Popenhagen
Leilani Yosick
Wesley Gunn

Make-Up:
Tessa Philbrick
Russel Stepan

Music By:
Chaz M. Sandcrags

Grips/Electric Swing:
Matthew Destephano
Marielou Mandl
Moshe Ratner
Russel Stepan

Special Thanks To:
Beverly Hope, Debra Hope, Brett Bonowicz, Annie Bonowicz, and Marlena Feehery.

This Film is Dedicated to Beverly Hope.