
Latter-Day Fake
2008
"Mormons don't know Jack… he hopes." Jack pretends to be a Mormon in hopes of winning an LDS grant, but runs into trouble when he begins to fall for his competitor, an authentic Mormon girl.
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romantic
Shooting Format: 35mm
Running Time: 26 minutes
Key Cast:
Jackson Davis, Elizabeth Chomko, Keith Arthur Bolden, Ashley Clark, Patrick O'Connor
Key Crew:
Director: Jolie Hales
Writer: Chris Wiltz, Jolie Hales
Producer: Jordan Nellis
Cinematographer: Ryan Creasy
Editor/Sound Designer: David D'Avanzo
Production Designer: Christopher M. Mello
1st AD: Tom Flynn
Synopsis:
When catastrophe strikes Jack's independent film set, he suddenly finds himself in desperate need of funding, and he'll do anything to get it&hellip even if it means pretending to be a Mormon. Upon finding an ad for an LDS artists grant, Jack, much to the dismay of his roommate Troy, quickly "Mormonizes" himself and sets off to be interviewed. Everything goes according to plan until Jack meets someone who threatens to throw a wrench in the works. Molly, an authentic Mormon girl competing for the same grant, is the most gorgeous person he's ever met, inside and out. As the two of them spend time together and Jack learns about Molly's painful past with dishonest men, Jack is suddenly faced with a difficult decision… continue with the grant as planned and risk hurting Molly further, or come clean and lose everything – even Molly.

The Tragic Self-Improvement of Ross Lawson
2009
"He changed his profile… and changed his life." Upon discovering that anything he types into his online social profile becomes reality, high school reject Ross Lawson begins to transform his life into the one he's always wanted… but with a price.
Genre: Drama, Sci-fi
Shooting Format: S16mm
Running Time: 18 minutes
Key Cast:
Michael Kaiser, Jessica McGoldrick, Miriam Korn, Cory Lewis Pearman, Sam Gipson
Key Crew:
Director: Jolie Hales
Writer: Chris Wiltz
Producer: Gretl Kruse
Cinematographer: Benjamin Kantor
Editor: Elizabeth Galbraith
Sound Designer: Bettina Zachariah
Production Designer: Ora Yashar
UPM/Line Producer: Dianne Ward
1st AD: Tom Flynn
Synopsis:
For social reject Ross Lawson, the good life always seemed out of reach, so on the day he discovers that anything he types into his online i-Space profile actually turns into reality, Ross begins to transform himself in hopes of winning over Kelly, the most popular girl in high school. Willing to give up his good friends for this new popular lifestyle, Ross’ life is looking up... or so it would seem. But little by little, his choices begin to backfire, finally risking not only the new identity he thought he always wanted, but the old identity he always had.

Passing
2007
"We walk by stories every day…" Upon watching a customer in a flower shop, grumpy old Rob comes to a realization that inspires him to see his own life in a different light.
Genre: Drama
Shooting Format: HD
Running Time: 5 minutes
Key Cast:
Todd Michael Thompson, Jerry Ellison, Holly Larson, Kaydee Brown, Kaitlyn Kinsey
Key Crew:
Director: Jolie Hales
Writer: Jolie Hales
Producer: Jolie Hales, David Skousen
Cinematographer: David Skousen
Editor: Ann Skales
Sound Designer: David Skousen
Synopsis:
Customers and employees watch as a young man enters the local flower shop to pick up the usual love-professing items: heart balloons, cards, and of course, flowers. Some onlookers smile, while an aged Rob can't help but look on in annoyance and disgust. It is only after Rob leaves the flower shop that he realizes things are not always as they seem… a realization that inspires Rob to see his own life in a different light.

Jump
2006
"For some, all things are better left unsaid." Worried he'll be dubbed a nerd for the rest of his college career, new freshman Jared worries so much about saying the wrong thing to the wrong person… he does far worse.
Genre: Comedy
Shooting Format: 16mm
Running Time: 4 minutes
Key Cast:
Troy Teeples, Garret Wong
Key Crew:
Director: Jolie Hales
Writer: Jolie Hales
Producer: Jolie Hales
Cinematographer: Drew Galbraith
Editor: Jolie Hales
Sound Designer: Jolie Hales
Synopsis:
On the day of the university orchestra auditions, new freshman Jared is terrified to be dubbed a nerd for the rest of his college career. Psyching himself up on the way to audition, Jared soon meets a fellow student and learns that for himself, all things are better left unsaid.

The Neighbor
2005
"Sometimes you can't choose your friends…" Ryan tries to befriend his new neighbor, whether she likes it or not.
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Shooting Format: Digital
Running Time: 17 minutes
Key Cast:
Todd Michael Thompson, Linda Hartley
Key Crew:
Director: Jolie Hales
Writer: Jolie Hales
Producer: Jolie Hales
Cinematographer: Jeff Twede
Music: Michelle Leach
Synopsis:
Since the day the moving truck showed up across the street, Ryan was determined to befriend his new neighbor. Despite numerous rejections in welcoming the fiery Latina to the neighborhood, he refused to give up. Through his determination to make a new friend, Ryan soon realized that behind his neighbor's guarded ways was simply a broken heart.

Light Boy
2004
"He can manipulate light… but is so in the dark." Jason and his best friend Shawn are thrown into the adventure of a lifetime when a freak accident leaves Jason with the ability to manipulate light.
Genre: Comedy
Shooting Format: Digital
Running Time: 58 minutes
Key Cast:
James Hales, Spencer Price, Derick Sanders, Mallary Madsen
Key Crew:
Director: Jolie Hales
Writer: Jolie Hales
Producer: Jolie Hales
Cinematographer: Jolie Hales
Editor: Jolie Hales
Sound Designer: Jolie Hales
Synopsis:
Jason and Shawn were like any other teenagers until a surprise accident revealed Jason's ability to manipulate light, throwing them into an adventure they never expected. Together they join forces to put an end to evil voodoo Judd's vengeful ways, all while trying to set up Jason with his dream girl, Kiersha.

The Encounter
2004
"Home alone… with company." When strange noises in the house lead Sandi to investigate, she has an encounter with someone she never expected.
Genre: Mystery
Shooting Format: Digital
Running Time: 13 minutes
Key Cast:
Lindsay Skidmore, Kip Nielson, Spencer Price
Key Crew:
Director: Jolie Hales
Writer: Jolie Hales
Producer: Jolie Hales
Cinematographer: Jolie Hales
Editor: Jolie Hales
Sound Designer: Jolie Hales
Music By: Michelle Drake
Synopsis:
Sandi thought she was home alone, until she heard noises in the house. Deciding to investigate, Sandi is terrified to see her front door left wide open. Hoping it to be a forgetful mistake courtesy of her little brother, she heads up to his room, only to be stopped by a stranger she had never met before... who may be hiding something.

Weirdo Wonderland
2004
"There's someone out there for everyone… at
first." An awkward girl meets her match during construction of a simple snowman… or so she thinks.
Genre: Comedy
Shooting Format: Digital
Running Time: 9.5 minutes
Key Cast:
Lindsay Skidmore, Blaine Hickman
Key Crew:
Director: Jolie Hales
Writer: Jolie Hales
Cinematographer: Jolie Hales
Editor: Jolie Hales

You've Got Male
2003
"She's got male, whether she wants it or not." A digital message turns to real nightmare.
Genre: Comedy
Shooting Format: 35mm
Running Time: 26 minutes
Key Cast:
Jolie Hales, Jason Winham
Key Crew:
Director: Jolie Hales
Writer: Jolie Hales
DP: Jolie Hales
Editor: Jolie Hales
Synopsis:
The computer tells her she has new mail, but when she goes to check her inbox, she finds it empty. Then the doorbell rings, bringing her the kind of male intruder she never wanted… over, and over again.












