The Bicycle Man (2023)
A dark comedy short from Cleveland State University's film school
"After crossing paths with a terminally-ill mad scientist who's supposedly discovered the key to switching bodies, a suicidal call center agent must decide whether or not to shorten his life." From Cleveland State University's School of Film & Media Arts, this 30 minute Dark Comedy/Science Fictional story was first conceptualized by Cinematographer, Greg Pace, during the height of the Covid-19 Pandemic. Wanting it to come to fruition, Greg handed off the script to Chan Cunningham, who would then become the Writer, Director, and Co-Producer of the student lead thesis project. CO-PRODUCED BY: Greg Pace, Chan Cunningham & Lex Speer In Association With: Cheddar Studios & Paceham Productions.
Cast
- Patrick D. Warner - Duncan
- Peter Toomey - Doctor Oliver
- Chrissy Strong - Eleanor
- Alan Cliffe - Daryl
- Zehn Hinton - Little Kid
- John Ban - Grandpa Lenny
Screenplay
Themes
Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Dark Comedy and Irony
Keywords
dark comedy, short film, student film, the bicycle man
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Bicycle Man about?
- "After crossing paths with a terminally-ill mad scientist who's supposedly discovered the key to switching bodies, a suicidal call center agent must decide whether or not to shorten his life." From Cleveland State University's School of Film & Media Arts, this 30 minute Dark Comedy/Science Fictional story was first conceptualized by Cinematographer, Greg Pace, during the height of the Covid-19 Pandemic. Wanting it to come to fruition, Greg handed off the script to Chan Cunningham, who would then become the Writer, Director, and Co-Producer of the student lead thesis project. CO-PRODUCED BY: Greg Pace, Chan Cunningham & Lex Speer In Association With: Cheddar Studios & Paceham Productions.
- Who directed The Bicycle Man?
- The Bicycle Man was directed by Chan Cunningham.
- Who stars in The Bicycle Man?
- The Bicycle Man stars Patrick D. Warner, Peter Toomey, Chrissy Strong, Alan Cliffe, Zehn Hinton, John Ban.
- How long is The Bicycle Man?
- The Bicycle Man has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is The Bicycle Man?
- The Bicycle Man is a Comedy, Science Fiction, Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Bicycle Man?
- The Bicycle Man had a budget of $5,000.
- What are the themes of The Bicycle Man?
- The themes of The Bicycle Man include: Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Dark Comedy and Irony.