# We All Die Alone

We All Die Alone is a 2021 American dark comedy short film directed by Jonathan Hammond and written by Hammond and Ryan Roach. It stars Brian Patrick Butler, Frank DiPalermo, Suzana Norberg and Alexandra Slade. The film premiered in 2021 at FilmOut San Diego in San Diego, California. It has screened at festivals such as Sidewalk Film Festival, Sarasota Film Festival, San Diego International Film Festival, HollyShorts Film Festival and won awards at Burbank International Film Festival, Downtown Los Angeles Film Festival, Phoenix Film Festival, GI Film Festival, Oceanside International Film Festival and Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema. The film was distributed by Omeleto and Film Shortage on their YouTube channels.

## Plot

The arrogance of a conflict negotiator results in two clashing gangs butting heads in a stand-off that leads to dramatic conversations about Mexican food, romance and tragic consequences.

## Cast

* Brian Patrick Butler as Riley
* Frank DiPalermo as Peter
* Joshua Alan Jones as Killer
* Patrick Mayuyu as Phillip
* Durwood Murray as Second Story
* Carla Nell as Patsy
* Suzana Norberg as Svetlana
* Brent Roberts as Crusher
* Alexandra Slade as Evangelique

## Production

Principal photography took place in San Diego. Jonathan Hammond and Ryan Binse are a few filmmakers involved in the project. Hammond said he was inspired by Quentin Tarantino, Brian De Palma, Martin Scorsese and Edgar Wright. The film was originally made as a 48 hour film and was recreated after three years with additional characters. Ryan Roach co-wrote the script.

## Release

We All Die Alone premiered on September 12, 2021 at FilmOut San Diego in San Diego, California. It screened on October 15 of the same year at San Diego International Film Festival. In 2022, it screened at Sidewalk Film Festival, Dances With Films, HollyShorts Film Festival, Sarasota Film Festival, GI Film Festival San Diego and Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival.
The film was distributed on YouTube by Omeleto on November 22, 2022 and Film Shortage on April 2, 2023.

## Reception
### Critical response

Alan Ng of Film Threat said the film is "exactly what I look for in comedy" and "bends the gangster genre enough to make the story feel fresh."

### Accolades

List of awards and nominations :
| Festival | Year | Award | Recipient(s) | Result |
| Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival | 2022 | Best Narrative Short – Audience Choice Award | We All Die Alone | Won |
| Burbank International Film Festival | 2022 | Best LGBTQ Short Film | We All Die Alone | Won |
| Downtown Los Angeles Film Festival | 2022 | Best Ensemble Cast | We All Die Alone | Won |
| Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema | 2022 | Juan Anchia Award for Best Cinematography for a Short Film | Ellie Ann Fenton | Won |
| Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema | 2022 | Indie Spirit Award | We All Die Alone | Won |
| Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema | 2022 | Best Short Film | We All Die Alone | Nominated |
| Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema | 2022 | Best Director - Short Film | Jonathan Hammond | Nominated |
| Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema | 2022 | Best Actor - Short Film | Patrick Mayuyu | Nominated |
| Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema | 2022 | Best Screenplay - Short Film | Jonathan Hammond, Ryan Roach | Nominated |
| Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema | 2022 | Excellence in Producing | Yasmin Preciado, Shannon Taylor | Nominated |
| Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema | 2022 | Best Original Score - Short | Nick Byron Campbell | Nominated |
| Oceanside International Film Festival | 2022 | Best Supporting Actress | Suzana Norberg | Won |
| Oceanside International Film Festival | 2022 | Best Supporting Actress | Carla Nell | Nominated |
| Oceanside International Film Festival | 2022 | Best Supporting Actor | Brian Patrick Butler | Nominated |
| Oceanside International Film Festival | 2022 | Best Supporting Actor | Brent Roberts | Nominated |
| Oceanside International Film Festival | 2022 | Best Art Direction | We All Die Alone | Nominated |
| Oceanside International Film Festival | 2022 | Best Cinematography in a Short | Ellie Ann Fenton | Nominated |
| Oceanside International Film Festival | 2022 | Best Narrative Short Film | We All Die Alone | Nominated |
| GI Film Festival San Diego | 2022 | Local Choice Award | Jonathan Hammond | Won |
| GI Film Festival San Diego | 2022 | Best Local Narrative Short | Jonathan Hammond | Nominated |
| Phoenix Film Festival | 2022 | Copper Wing Award for Best LGBTQIA+ Directed Short | Jonathan Hammond | Won |