Once Guilty, Now Innocent, Still Dead
| Once Guilty, Now Innocent, Still Dead | |
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| Directed by | Mark Vizcarra |
| Written by | Mark Vizcarra |
| Produced by | Mark Vizcarra |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Matt Triplow |
| Edited by | Mark Vizcarra |
Release date |
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Running time | 15 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $23,000 |
Once Guilty, Now Innocent, Still Dead is a 2017 western short film written, directed, produced and edited by Mark Vizcarra. The film centers around the retrial of Tom Horn in Wyoming nearly a century after his sentencing and execution. It stars Peter Sherayko, John Marrs, Larry Poole, Jor-el Vaasborg, and Shane P. Allen.
Cast
- Peter Sherayko as Otto Franc
- John Marrs as Undersheriff Richard Proctor
- Larry Poole as Tom Horn
- Jor-el Vaasborg as Willie Nickel
- Shane P. Allen as Joe LeFors
- Michael Lloyd Gilliland as Kels Nickel
- Byron Burnham as Townsman
- Carl Harrison as Sherrif
- Sam Neely as Townsman
- Bink Picard as Lone Rider
Production
Vizcarra wrote the script and titled the film after reading a New York Times article on the mock trial of Tom Horn 90 years after his execution in Wyoming.[1][2] Principal photography was in Ramona, California.[3]
Release
The film premiered on October 21, 2017 at GI Film Festival San Diego.[4][5][6]
Reception
| Festival / event | Year | Award | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| GI Film Festival San Diego | 2017 | Best Narrative Short | Mark Vizcarra | Won | [7][3] |
| Best Film Made by a Veteran or Servicemember | Won | ||||
| Local Choice Award | Nominated | ||||
| Best Actor | Larry Poole | Won | [3] | ||
| Shane P. Allen | Nominated |
References
- ^ Deaderick, Lisa (2017-10-19). "His military past informs his filmmaking present". San Diego Union-Tribune. Archived from the original on 2025-03-23. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
- ^ "Once Guilty, Now Innocent but Still Dead". The New York Times. 1993-09-20. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on 2015-10-07. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
- ^ a b c Himchak, Elizabeth Marie (2017-11-08). "4S Ranch filmmaker is winning awards during his second career". Pomerado News. Archived from the original on 2017-11-09. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
- ^ Once Guilty, Now Innocent, Still Dead. Retrieved 2025-03-30 – via GI Film Festival San Diego.
- ^ "GI Film Festival San Diego Honors Filmmakers at Third Annual Awards Celebration". The East County Californian. 2017-11-01. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
- ^ GI Film Festival San Diego. NBC 7 San Diego. 2018-05-11. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
- ^ Himchak, Elizabeth Marie (2023-05-03). "4S Ranch, Rancho Bernardo filmmakers to debut works at GI Film Festival San Diego". San Diego Union-Tribune. Archived from the original on 2025-03-30. Retrieved 2025-03-30.