About Miceal
Baltimore County
Miceal O’Donnell is an acute observer of the fractured person. In his films he exposes the inner workings of his characters, and challenges the viewer to condemn them. He also can’t help but to find humor in the most wretched of situations.
He has written dozens of short and feature length scripts. He has directed a number of short films and seven feature length films. Nearly all of his films have been made with little to no budget. Collaboration with others who are looking to… more
He has written dozens of short and feature length scripts. He has directed a number of short films and seven feature length films. Nearly all of his films have been made with little to no budget. Collaboration with others who are looking to… more
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Dante and Minnie
Dante and Minnie is a feature length independent film shot on the Canon 7D. It is a Christmas movie shot in June 2011 in New Orleans, LA.
Dante and Minnie is the story of two young homeless people. Minnie is trying to escape life on the streets, while Dante is trying to escape the real world by retreating to the streets. They fell in love as their paths crossed, but now they struggle as they each try to push the other in the direction they are headed.
Dante and Minnie is the story of two young homeless people. Minnie is trying to escape life on the streets, while Dante is trying to escape the real world by retreating to the streets. They fell in love as their paths crossed, but now they struggle as they each try to push the other in the direction they are headed.
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crew-surrounding-car.jpgCinematographer Bruno Doria, actor Tommy Vita. Photo by Miceal Og O'Donnell.
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crew-w-d-and-m.jpgCrew and lead cast of Dante and Minnie (sound Raul Doria, Producer Todd Ritondaro, Actor Lauren Allen, Production Manager Alex Payne, Actor Tommy Vita, Cinematographer Bruno Doria.) Photo by Miceal Og O'Donnell.
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dm-poster-lower-res.jpgPoster by Bruno Doria.
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Dante and Minnie Trailer
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2-shot-cu-through-glass-2.jpgActors Tomm Vita and Lauren Allen. Photo by Miceal Og O'Donnell.
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again.jpgActor Holly Ladnier as Cynthia. Photo by Miceal Og O'Donnell.
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bruno-and-delia.jpgBruno Doria, cinematographer in back seat, Actor Delia Bennett in front seat. Photo by Miceal Og O'Donnell.
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bruno-in-car-waiting.jpgCinematographer Bruno Doria in back seat. Photo by Miceal Og O'Donnell.
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Swallow
Swallow is a 20 minute short film shot on the Scarlet Red camera in the Spring of 2012. It premiered at the Timecode:Nola Film Festival 2. The film is the exploration of a man whose idea of the world has been shaped by means of conditioning through guilt and shame. Swallow explores this man's life by means of an organic stream of consciousness - where all things have already happened and represent the flashes of images that would likely happen in a single moment of conflict. The film is a tribute to those raised in a strict Catholic household.
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Swallow - short film
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behind-camera-2.jpegActors Joseph Meissner, Nick Gomez, and Shanna Forestall. Photo by Chris Nausley.
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behind-camera-3.jpegActors Joseph Meissner, Shanna Forestall, and Nick Gomez. Photo by Chris Nausley.
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behind-camera-4.jpegActors Joseph Meissner, Shanna Forestall, and Nick Gomez. Photo by Chris Nausley.
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behind-the-camera.jpegActors Joseph Meissner, and Shanna Forestall. Cinematographer Bruno Doria. Photo by Chris Nausley.
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family.jpegActors Joseph Meissner, Shanna Forestall, and Nick Gomez. Photo by Chris Nausley.
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nickbehindsheet.jpegActors Joseph Meissner, Shanna Forestall, and Nick Gomez. Photo by Chris Nausley.
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shanna.jpegActor Shanna Forestall. Photo by Chris Nausley.
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shannajoseph.jpegActors Shanna Forestall and Joseph Meissner. Photo by Chris Nausley.
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea is an independent feature film shot in Philadelphia and Baltimore featuring Brian Anthony Wilson from HBO's The Wire. The film was shot on the Scarlet Red camera on a micro budget.
Thematically, the film explores how one's life can turn when emotional intelligence or impulse dictates one's actions in the face of conflict - emotion versus the intellect.
Logline: After release from prison, Billy has one chance for a new life. Caught between a sea of violence and his own demeanor, can he escape?
Thematically, the film explores how one's life can turn when emotional intelligence or impulse dictates one's actions in the face of conflict - emotion versus the intellect.
Logline: After release from prison, Billy has one chance for a new life. Caught between a sea of violence and his own demeanor, can he escape?
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img_1799.jpgActors Brian Anthony Wilson and Arnold Y. Kim. Photo by Miceal Og O'Donnell.
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img_1339.jpgActor Ivans Theo, Tommy Vita, and Claire Ganshert. Photo by Miceal Og O'Donnell.
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img_1281.jpgActor Claire Ganshert in background, cinematographer Bruno Doria in foreground. Photo by Miceal Og O'Donnell.
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Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea - trailer
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billy.pngActor Tommy Vita as Billy. Production still by Bruno Doria.
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billy-sadie.pngActors Tommy Vita and Claire Ganshert. Production Still by Eileen O'Donnell.
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billy-sadie-2.pngActor Claire Ganshert. Production Still by Bruno Doria.
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img_1393corrected.jpgActors Ivans Theo and Tommy Vita. Photo by Miceal Og O'Donnell.
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audax/viator (detail of view 2)Actors Tommy Vita and Claire Ganshert. Photo by Bruno Doria.
The Victory Lounge
The Victory Lounge is an independent feature film shot in New Orleans, LA in the Spring of 2012, featuring an ensemble cast of local actors. The film was shot on the Canon 60D.
Thematically, the film deals with characters who are caught up with competing to project a false image of themselves to the world to deal with a deep torturing insecurity. The Victory Lounge is a dark comedy that often reaches into exploitation in its attempt to share the characters' humiliations with the audience.
Thematically, the film deals with characters who are caught up with competing to project a false image of themselves to the world to deal with a deep torturing insecurity. The Victory Lounge is a dark comedy that often reaches into exploitation in its attempt to share the characters' humiliations with the audience.
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holly-2.jpgActor Holly Ladnier in The Victory Lounge. Production still by Miceal Og O'Donnell.
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The Victory Lounge - first trailer
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belinda-2.jpgActor Elizabeth Ervin as Belinda in The Victory Lounge. Production still by Miceal Og O'Donnell.
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belinda.jpgActor Elizabeth Ervin as Belinda in The Victory Lounge. Production still by Miceal Og O'Donnell.
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HollyActor Holly Ladnier in The Victory Lounge. Production still by Miceal Og O'Donnell.
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girls.jpgActors Rebecca Laborde, Tommy Vita, Rebecca Barras, Samantha Sitzman, and Lauren Allen in The Victory Lounge during Sid's fantasy sequence. Production Still by Miceal Og O'Donnell.