Uploaded May 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Chris Fornataro (Bad is Bad) and Denzel Whitaker (Black Panther) star in this brooding character portrait of an elite high school football star consumed by ambition. When Will faces defeat to an outsider in a series of races, the demons keeping “The Machine” running finally surface.
WillTheMachine.com
Film festival selections:
Palm Springs ShortFest, New Orleans, Nashville, Flickers' Rhode Island, Florida & more
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Directed and Edited by Kent Lamm
Starring Chris Fornataro and Denzel Whitaker, with Sky Soleil and Phil Tyler
Written and Produced by Chris Fornataro & Kent Lamm
Produced by John Trefry and James Mitchell
Director of Photography - Jeff Tomcho
Music by Matt Hutchinson
Executive Producers - Denzel Whitaker and RJ Hendricks
Co-Producers - Ellis Noble and Jeff Tomcho
A Standard Story Company / 4WT Media / Blackmouf / Intrepid MediaWorks Production
Filmed in Richmond, Virginia
Business inquiries: standardstoryco@gmail.com
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My studio setup- kit.co/kentlamm
About me:
I've been making short films for 20 years, starting at age 11. I directed my first feature film, Bad is Bad, in 2010. Made for only $6,000, the film went on to reach over 7 million views and garner critical acclaim. More recently, my short film, Will "The Machine", screened and won awards at film festivals around the world. Released online in 2019, it reached over 1 million views in just a month. I also work as a video editor, cutting ads for clients such as Apple, Netflix, and Beats by Dre.
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Chris Fornataro (Bad is Bad) and Denzel Whitaker (Black Panther) star in this brooding character portrait of an elite high school football star consumed by ambition. When Will faces defeat to an outsider in a series of races, the demons keeping “The Machine” running finally surface.
WillTheMachine.com
Film festival selections:
Palm Springs ShortFest, New Orleans, Nashville, Flickers' Rhode Island, Florida & more
Support us by shopping using our Amazon affiliate link-
amzn.to/2SJgt0x
Directed and Edited by Kent Lamm
Starring Chris Fornataro and Denzel Whitaker, with Sky Soleil and Phil Tyler
Written and Produced by Chris Fornataro & Kent Lamm
Produced by John Trefry and James Mitchell
Director of Photography - Jeff Tomcho
Music by Matt Hutchinson
Executive Producers - Denzel Whitaker and RJ Hendricks
Co-Producers - Ellis Noble and Jeff Tomcho
A Standard Story Company / 4WT Media / Blackmouf / Intrepid MediaWorks Production
Filmed in Richmond, Virginia
Business inquiries: standardstoryco@gmail.com
My current filmmaking gear:
Main Camera/Lens - amzn.to/2QYkb6a
B-roll Camera - amzn.to/3q27OEq
Camera Monitor/Recorder - amzn.to/33ruCBB
Lights: amzn.to/3QwDqxo
Editing Laptop - amzn.to/3JnE8t7
Data Storage - amzn.to/3etQClO
Tripod - bhpho.to/43975mD
Microphone - amzn.to/3evKfhJ
Sound Recorder - amzn.to/3AdVuWu
Lighting - amzn.to/3QwDqxo
My studio setup- kit.co/kentlamm
About me:
I've been making short films for 20 years, starting at age 11. I directed my first feature film, Bad is Bad, in 2010. Made for only $6,000, the film went on to reach over 7 million views and garner critical acclaim. More recently, my short film, Will "The Machine", screened and won awards at film festivals around the world. Released online in 2019, it reached over 1 million views in just a month. I also work as a video editor, cutting ads for clients such as Apple, Netflix, and Beats by Dre.
DISCLAIMER: Links in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product with the links that I provide, I may receive a small commission at no additional charge to you.
