Eric C. Player overcame a debilitating stroke in his childhood, which left him with limb paralysis and epilepsy, to become a successful writer and producer. His productions have played at the Newport Beach Film Festival, Boston Film Festival, Zion’s Independent Film Festival, and San Luis Obispo Film Festival, among many others. Eric has been in the media and entertainment business for over 30 years, mostly as that guy you think you know, who turns out to be someone else. After graduating Film school in 1997, Eric became a Corporate Media Audio/Visual Technician working and supervising corporate events for the LDS Church, Hyatt Regency, and Orange County Department of Education, while also being employed as a screenwriter doing niche (very niche) feature comedies for small production companies with first-look deals, culminating in work as a script doctor on the 2002 indie comedy, The Singles Ward. Later, Eric returned to film school in California and changed his emphasis to producing, while continuing to work, write, and develop. In 2008, he graduated from Chapman University with an MFA in Film and Television Producing. He organized Roseland Pictures with Kanarose Oonhateparuk in Orange, California, in 2006, and Panther Pictures in Garden Grove, California, in 2010; Roseland Pictures reorganized in Bangkok, Thailand, in 2010, while Panther Pictures, LLC, reorganized in Porterville, California in 2014. As of 2021, the company operates out of Fargo, North Dakota. With his short films, Eric has had a successful streak since 2005, achieving Official Selections at the Newport Beach Film Festival, San Luis Obispo Film Festival, and dozens of others, including a 2016 Best Picture win at the Roadhouse International Film Festival for Moment of Anger. Stay With Me, a short film produced in Comstock, Minnesota, was an Official Selection of the 2023 Boston Film Festival, Best Screenplay at the 2023 Silicon Beach Film Festival, and winner of Best Drama Short at the 2024 Glendale International Film Festival. Eric’s feature film work includes the aforementioned The Singles Ward, and More Money More Family in 2015. Recently, Eric wrote and Executive Produced a feature film in Mississippi in April of 2025 that was released in July of 2026. The film, Harmless, played at the Jackson (JXN) Film Festival in July 2026 and will play at the Glendale International Film Festival in September 2026.
Eric Player
Drama • 2023 • 22m
Two individuals travel along a snow-covered highway during a daytime commute. The scene transitions from close-up shots of the passengers to a view of the open road, featuring production credits on screen.
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Opening film credits overlay a sequence featuring a vintage Buick driving through a desolate, snow-covered landscape towards a local bar and grill.
A man and a woman engage in conversation while seated at a bar counter. The scene transitions between their interaction and an exterior view of vehicles parked in a snow-covered environment.
Individuals arrive in a vintage blue vehicle at a wintery restaurant location and proceed inside to socialize at the bar.
A group of patrons engages in a spirited conversation at a dimly lit bar. The individuals exchange dialogue and perspectives within the social setting of a local tavern.
Individuals engage in conversation within a dimly lit bar setting. As the scene unfolds, patrons move between areas and continue their social exchange.
Two individuals travel along a remote, snow-covered road in a vintage automobile. The scene transitions from an initial conversation to an exterior and interior perspective of their journey through the winter landscape.
A man and woman travel in a classic car along a desolate, snow-covered highway. The pair engages in conversation while navigating the wintry conditions.
A man and a woman engage in conversation while driving through a desolate, snow-covered landscape. The cold, blue-toned environment reflects the wintry conditions outside the vehicle.
A dark sedan travels along a desolate, snow-covered rural road. The sequence concludes with a shot of a man and woman driving inside the vehicle.
A woman hands cash to a man while seated inside a moving vehicle. The pair engage in an intense discussion during their journey through a cold, wintry landscape.
A man and woman engage in a quiet conversation while traveling together in a car through a cold, winter landscape. The scene focuses on their interaction and the serene atmosphere of their commute.
A woman looks out the window of a moving vehicle, observing a vast, snow-covered landscape during a winter commute.
A vehicle traverses a desolate, snow-covered road spanning a vast, frozen landscape during a winter storm.
A man and woman engage in a quiet conversation while seated in a vehicle against a cold, blue-toned winter backdrop. They exchange focused glances and verbal cues as they continue their drive.
A man and woman engage in a serious conversation while traveling inside a vehicle at night. The dim, blue-toned lighting emphasizes the intimate and focused nature of their discussion.
A man and woman engage in a quiet conversation while driving through a dimly lit, atmospheric landscape at night.
A man and a woman engage in a serious, contemplative conversation while sitting inside a car during a dim, blue-toned evening. They exchange focused glances and verbal commentary while navigating a quiet environment.
Two individuals engage in a quiet conversation while seated inside a moving vehicle. One passenger checks a smartphone as the pair travels through a landscape illuminated in cool, blue tones.
A man and a woman engage in a serious, quiet conversation while traveling together in a car at night.
A man and a woman engage in a serious, quiet conversation while sitting inside a parked vehicle during evening hours.
Two individuals inside a moving vehicle observe a deer crossing a snowy, barren landscape. The scene emphasizes their contemplative reaction as they travel through the cold environment.
A man and woman travel through a desolate, snow-covered landscape while engaged in an intense conversation. The sequence shifts from the interior of the vehicle to focus on animal tracks embedded in the deep snow.
A vehicle remains parked on the side of a snow-covered, desolate road in dim, wintry light while two occupants sit inside. The scene emphasizes an atmosphere of quiet isolation within a frozen landscape.
A man and a woman engage in a heated discussion inside a vehicle at night. The tension escalates as the driver turns the ignition key in an attempt to start the car.
A man and woman sit in a car at night engaged in a serious and tense conversation. The scene highlights their expressions and interaction within the confined vehicle interior.
A man and a woman engage in a tense conversation inside a car before both exit the vehicle into a cold, snow-covered landscape.
Two individuals stand by a vehicle on a desolate, snow-covered road at twilight while one attempts to use a phone to call for help.
A man and a woman engage in an intense argument by their vehicle in a desolate, snow-covered landscape at dusk.
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A man and woman engage in a tense argument beside a parked car on a desolate, snow-covered road.
A man and a woman engage in a tense, animated argument while stranded beside a vehicle on a desolate, snow-covered road. The cold environment highlights the urgency and emotional friction of their roadside standoff.
A man and a woman engage in a tense conversation next to a vehicle parked on a snow-covered, desolate road during twilight. The atmosphere is solemn as they assess their situation in the harsh winter environment.
An individual exits a stationary vintage car on a remote, snow-covered road at dusk, leaving the vehicle behind in the desolate landscape.
Two individuals travel by car through a desolate, dark landscape at night, creating a sense of quiet tension. The scene focuses on the occupants as they navigate a vast, obscured environment.
A woman and an older man engage in a warm, intimate conversation while traveling inside a vehicle at night. The pair share expressive smiles and gestures, highlighting a moment of connection and comfort between them.
A woman and an older man engage in a serious, quiet conversation while seated in a vehicle at night. The dim blue lighting emphasizes the contemplative and private atmosphere of their interaction.
A man and woman engage in a serious, low-light conversation while sitting inside a vehicle. The atmospheric blue lighting highlights their focused expressions as they exchange dialogue.
A man and a woman engage in a serious, quiet conversation while sitting inside a vehicle at night.
A man and a woman engage in a serious, quiet conversation while riding together in a car at night.
A man and woman engage in a serious, low-light conversation while sitting inside a vehicle. The atmospheric lighting creates a somber tone as they communicate closely.
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A man and a woman engage in a serious, quiet conversation while sitting inside a vehicle at night.
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A man and a woman engage in a focused and intimate conversation while seated inside a vehicle at night. The scene captures the emotional depth of their dialogue through close-up shots.
A man and woman share an intimate, tearful conversation while sitting inside a vehicle at night. The dim, blue-toned lighting emphasizes the somber and emotional nature of their interaction.
An intimate couple shares a quiet moment inside a vehicle before the scene transitions to a desolate, snow-covered field at dusk.
A couple shares a quiet, intimate moment together during the night, framed by dark blue ambient lighting and a serene atmosphere.
A man and a woman share an intimate, quiet conversation in low-light conditions. The emotional proximity reflects a moment of genuine connection between the two individuals.
A man and woman share an intimate, quiet conversation in dim, blue-toned evening lighting. They lean close together, focusing intently on each other in a reflective and personal moment.
A police cruiser drives along a snow-covered road at night, its emergency lights flashing as it approaches through the wintry landscape. The scene features a double exposure effect overlaying figures inside a vehicle.
A deputy sheriff pulls over a vintage vehicle on a snow-covered rural road, initiating a roadside traffic stop.
A deputy sheriff communicates via radio while conducting a traffic stop on a snow-covered road at dusk. The officer transitions between the stopped vehicle and the patrol cruiser to manage the situation.
An aerial drone perspective approaches a solitary, yellow-brick church surrounded by vast, snow-covered fields. A transparent overlay of a stained glass window appears over the final frames as the camera focuses on the building's exterior.
An elderly couple sits together in a church pew while reflecting during a religious service. The scene transitions from symbolic religious imagery to the quiet, contemplative presence of the worshippers.
An elderly couple sits together on a church pew, engaged in a quiet and thoughtful conversation. They appear somber and reflective while seated in the dimly lit sanctuary.
Eric Player
Comedy • 2018 • 12m
Two individuals conduct a clandestine surveillance operation from inside a van at night, utilizing communication equipment to monitor their surroundings.
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A silhouetted figure moves through a dimly lit industrial area at night, culminating in the appearance of the word 'undercover' on screen.
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A man handles a firearm in a dark warehouse setting before transitioning to a scene where a group of people converse at a round table. The narrative captures a shift from an intense individual action to a tense social confrontation in a dimly lit environment.
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Multiple individuals engage in an intense, high-stakes armed confrontation within a dimly lit warehouse setting. The scene captures a tense standoff as characters maneuver with weapons drawn during a volatile negotiation.
Multiple armed individuals engage in a tense, high-stakes standoff within an industrial warehouse setting. The participants maintain defensive postures while exchanging wary gazes in this dramatic, black-and-white scene.
An investigator reveals a badge to a subject during an intense exchange inside a dim garage setting. The interaction involves a pointed discussion regarding an ongoing case.
A group of actors engages in an intense dialogue rehearsal within a dimly lit industrial setting. The scene shifts focus between characters as one individual holds a firearm, heightening the dramatic tension of the performance.
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Actors prepare for a scene in a dim studio environment, focusing on dialogue and character delivery under the guidance of a film crew.
An atmospheric black-and-white scene depicts a group gathered inside a dark, industrial warehouse, contrasting with exterior footage of smoking factory chimneys. The tension escalates as individuals interact amidst scattered playing cards.
A group of individuals convenes in an industrial warehouse setting to engage in a collaborative team discussion.
Two men engage in a tense, focused conversation within a dimly lit industrial facility, with one individual adjusting the other's collar to emphasize the interpersonal conflict.
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A man and a woman share an intimate moment before the scene transitions to focus on the full moon reflecting over an urban landscape at night.
Individuals conduct an investigation in a dimly lit, industrial environment during the night, utilizing observation and surveillance techniques.
A tense standoff erupts inside a dimly lit industrial space as several armed individuals confront each other. The situation escalates rapidly, resulting in a defensive engagement between the characters.
A tense encounter unfolds in a dimly lit space where a man maintains a defensive stance with a firearm while a woman gestures nearby. The high-contrast, black-and-white visual style underscores the dramatic gravity of the scene.
Eric Player
Comedy • 2012 • 16m
A production crew prepares for a shoot in a scenic outdoor location using a clapperboard to initiate a sequence. The host stands in an open field, coordinating with a technician while reviewing script materials.
A field reporter prepares for a broadcast before transitioning to a political interview featuring Senator Dean.
Senator Dean of Kentucky speaks directly to the camera, articulating his position during a formal interview. He gestures periodically to emphasize key points in his professional address.
An expert presents an analysis of an archaeological landscape, discussing historical findings while positioned on-site. The footage transitions between studio commentary and outdoor location shots to provide context for the investigation.
Senator Hutchinson discusses policy matters during a formal interview held in a conference setting. The segment opens with aerial views of a city skyline before focusing on the senator addressing the media.
A formal spokesperson in a business suit addresses a group of reporters during an indoor press engagement. He answers questions and provides statements while standing in front of a patterned backdrop.
A presenter provides historical and archaeological context from an outdoor site overlooking ancient ruins, interspersed with cinematic shots of the landscape and a sacred text.
A preacher engages in a passionate oration while referencing a religious text. The speaker delivers a compelling message with focused intensity and vocal emphasis.
A man in a suit delivers an impassioned sermon to a church congregation while gesturing toward a Bible. His expressive delivery emphasizes spiritual instruction in a formal sanctuary setting.
A man delivers an intense address, followed by an aerial survey of a dense metropolitan skyline and a professional representative discussing the Alliance Against Defamation of Differences within an office setting.
A woman wearing a blazer and carrying a bag navigates through a busy office environment to reach her designated workspace. She walks past cubicles and colleagues before settling into her desk area.
A poised professional delivers a message in a formal indoor setting, maintaining direct eye contact and clear engagement. The speaker utilizes controlled expressions and deliberate delivery to convey information.
A professional woman in a dark blazer conducts a phone call in an office setting, followed by a cinematic shift to expansive desert landscapes and sunset views.
The sequence contrasts historical battlefield imagery with contemporary scenes of students in school uniforms and corporate executives collaborating in a boardroom meeting.
A man in a modern business suit engages in a serious discussion with an individual dressed in traditional historical attire within an office setting. The interaction involves careful deliberation and active dialogue between the two contrasting figures.
An individual dressed in historical-style attire engages in a professional discussion with office-based colleagues. The interaction alternates between dialogue and quiet observation within a corporate meeting environment.
A modern interviewer engages in a dialogue with a man dressed in historical attire, contrasting contemporary office settings with period-style character portrayal.
An interviewer engages in a structured discussion regarding historical events, transitioning between an indoor setting and outdoor location footage of Jerusalem and ancient stone architecture.
A presenter discusses the Resurrection Committee while contrasting modern outdoor landscape footage with black-and-white interview segments featuring a subject identified as the Apostle Peter.
A man portraying Apostle Peter participates in an interview within a stone cathedral, discussing the Resurrection Committee amidst historical religious imagery. The presentation blends a professional interview format with artistic depictions of monastic scenes.
A man in clerical attire delivers a heartfelt oration from within a dimly lit stone cathedral.
A man wearing a kippah and a suit stands inside an ancient stone monastery and delivers a serious, contemplative address.
A man speaks inside a historic stone monastery followed by a transition to night sea views and a second man delivering a message on a sunny, grassy hillside.
A presenter stands in an outdoor field before a sudden pyrotechnic effect obscures the scene. The smoke dissipates to reveal a pair of shoes left on the ground, serving as the focal point for the remaining sequence.
During a corporate boardroom meeting, a transition occurs from the image of shoes on dusty ground to the presence of charcoal fragments on a table as participants engage in discussion.
Two professionals engage in a formal meeting within a conference room setting, interrupted by a figure walking through the background.
A man dressed in period-accurate historical robes engages in a formal discussion with two individuals within a modern office setting. The interaction centers on a professional dialogue held across a boardroom table.
Participants engage in a structured meeting, exchanging information and reviewing notes in a modern office environment.
A man in a business suit conducts an interview with an individual dressed in historical attire. The two engage in a serious, focused conversation within a professional office environment.
Participants engage in a professional discussion around a conference table. Diverse individuals exchange perspectives during a workplace meeting.
A woman engages in a serious discussion with an elderly man dressed in historical attire as he references a large book. The scene transitions between their conversation and the woman documenting key points during their consultation.
A woman diligently reviews and organizes documents at a desk, followed by a middle-aged man in traditional period attire speaking while seated.
A man in a modern business suit engages in a serious conversation with an individual dressed in traditional ancient attire. The exchange takes place in a contemporary office setting, highlighting a juxtaposition between historical representation and modern professional discourse.
A man in traditional ancient-style clothing recites a narrative while sitting at a desk with an open book. He uses expressive hand gestures to emphasize his delivery.
An individual dressed in historical or biblical-style attire presents a dramatic news report concerning the mysterious disappearance of children globally.
A man dressed in period-appropriate attire recites a story while gesturing expressively from an open book. He maintains an engaging performance style throughout his narration.
An elderly man dressed in historical garb engages in an expressive, thoughtful conversation with a young woman in a contemporary setting. Their exchange highlights a stark visual contrast between modern attire and traditional character costuming.
A man in traditional historical attire reading at a desk is interrupted by a sudden flash, transitioning to an office setting where professionals react with evident concern and apprehension.
Historical archival footage depicts a series of nuclear test explosions across various landscapes, demonstrating the magnitude of the blasts and their immediate environmental impact.
Eric Player
Drama • 2019 • 5m
An establishing sequence captures the exterior of a diner named The Fruit, followed by a transition into the interior where a customer waits at the service counter.
A waitress handles a phone call at a diner counter while a customer draped with a large snake interacts with her. The sequence captures the surreal tension of a mundane setting interrupted by an unusual guest.
A man observes his surroundings in a diner while a young girl eats nearby and staff prepare an order at the counter.
A man interacts with a server in a diner while a toddler nearby points and observes the activity. The scene captures a quiet, mundane moment of service in a casual restaurant setting.
A man in a suit conducts a financial transaction at a fast-food counter, engaging with the staff member behind the register.
A man in professional attire interacts with a waitress behind a diner counter while a young child sits nearby in a booth. The scene captures a quiet moment of service and exchange within a small-town restaurant setting.
A man in a scarf completes a payment at a diner counter while interacting with the cashier. The scene captures the routine exchange between staff and patron in a casual dining environment.
A man in a professional suit and scarf smiles warmly while visiting a casual restaurant setting with a child.
A man in a suit exits a diner and is confronted by a woman in a parking lot, leading to a violent altercation that leaves him critically wounded on the asphalt.
Two individuals attend to a person lying on the ground near a blue car in a parking lot, followed by a transition to a distant, hazy sunset over a landscape.
Eric Player
Short • 2016 • 19m
An agitated man engages in a heated verbal exchange with a woman at the entrance of a suburban home. The interaction escalates in intensity as the man expresses visible frustration and gestures while the woman listens from the doorway.
A woman observes from the doorway of a suburban residence as a man loads luggage into a classic turquoise car. The scene captures a quiet moment of transition and leave-taking outside a family home.
A man secures his belongings and enters a teal vintage car parked in a suburban residential driveway. He settles into the driver's seat and prepares to depart.
A man arrives at a business center and approaches a receptionist in the lobby. The two engage in a professional interaction within an office environment.
A man in a striped blazer interacts with a woman in an office setting while handling a suitcase. The two engage in a brief, focused dialogue within the professional environment.
A woman reads a book in a hotel lounge while a guest approaches the front desk in the lobby. The scene transitions to the building exterior and a sunlit coastal landscape.
A stray dog explores a quiet, vintage-style desert motel parking lot at twilight. The scene transitions from shimmering coastal light to the grounded atmosphere of a quiet roadside property.
A traveler arriving at a motel with luggage encounters an agitated individual standing outside a room. The two men engage in a tense conversation in the exterior walkway of the building.
Two men engage in a tense verbal exchange outside a motel room, with one individual holding a suitcase. The interaction escalates as they continue their heated confrontation along the corridor.
A man wakes up in a dimly lit motel room, exhibiting visible signs of restlessness and contemplation. He sits on the edge of the bed, shifting his position in a quiet, isolated environment.
A man wakes up in his bed during the night and searches for an item, appearing agitated or restless in the dimly lit room.
A man observes his surroundings from the walkway of a coastal motel near a beach. He monitors the arrival of a visitor while framed by the quiet, sunlit environment.
Two men meet on a covered walkway before engaging in a tense and expressive conversation.
Two men engage in a tense, focused game of backgammon within a dim, private environment while surveillance monitors track activity outside.
Two men engage in conversation and a casual board game at a dimly lit bar. The atmosphere remains focused as they interact over a game of dice.
Two men sit in a dimly lit diner booth engaged in a serious discussion. The scene concludes with a wide, warm-toned aerial shot of the Los Angeles skyline.
A man packs his suitcase in a dimly lit hotel room before preparing to leave a city overlooking the Los Angeles skyline.
A man sits in a dimly lit bedroom and systematically opens a suitcase resting on the bed to prepare for travel.
An individual gathers personal items from a dimly lit motel room before transitioning to an exterior shot of a commercial building at daylight. The sequence documents a shift in location and environment as part of a journey.
A man and a woman engage in a lighthearted conversation while navigating the aisles of a supermarket. They share a moment of laughter while selecting products among the store shelves.
A man and a woman engage in a discussion while standing in the personal care aisle of a retail store.
A man and a woman engage in a conversation while shopping in a grocery store aisle. The scene transitions from the interior retail environment to a view of the sky with clouds.
A dynamic time-lapse sequence transitions from a sunlit sky above a city landscape to nightfall, capturing the movement of vehicular light trails along a busy highway.
Heavy nighttime highway traffic transitions to a tense interaction between a man and a woman inside a dimly lit motel room. An observer watches the situation unfold from outside the structure.
A man and a woman engage in a heated argument outside a motel room while being observed from the shadows. The scene transitions to a blurred bokeh effect before shifting to a nighttime aerial view of a sprawling urban landscape.
A sweeping aerial view of a sprawling city at night transitions into a vibrant display of rhythmic neon light patterns and geometric LED sequences. The sequence concludes with a dark, atmospheric view of a fenced enclosure against the distant urban glow.
A man wearing a striped blazer walks along a chain-link fence under low-light conditions at night. He moves steadily along the exterior boundary before pausing, his figure appearing as a silhouette against the dark environment.
A man in a striped blazer approaches a fenced area under the cover of night and sits down to contemplate in the shadows.
A glowing neon sign depicting a dancing figure illuminates a dark city street at night. The camera shifts focus from a silhouette in the background to the vibrant, animated neon light.
Bright, colorful bokeh lights transition into a quiet, solitary scene at a deserted motel during the night.
A man in a striped suit walks through a dimly lit motel parking lot at night, carrying a bag toward his room.
A man arrives at a dimly lit motel room in the evening and prepares for his night by applying cologne in front of the bathroom mirror.
A man stands before a bathroom mirror and applies shaving cream to his face as part of his daily grooming routine.
A man applies shaving cream to his face in front of a bathroom mirror to prepare for shaving.
A man stands in a dimly lit bathroom and carefully applies shaving cream to his face before shaving. He observes his reflection in a mirror, maintaining a routine grooming process.
A man in a dim, private setting applies shaving cream to his face as part of his grooming routine. He pauses in thought, reflecting while looking into a mirror.
A man meticulously shaves his face with shaving cream, maintaining a focused and routine grooming process in a dim setting.
A man in a white shirt stands in a dimly lit bathroom, applying shaving cream to his face as part of his morning routine.
A man applying shaving cream to his face in a dimly lit bathroom suddenly becomes startled and abruptly leaves the room. His routine is interrupted by an urgent development, prompting him to move quickly away from the mirror.
A man exits a vintage motel room with a suitcase and scans the quiet parking area before departing.
A man departs a roadside motel with a suitcase, transitioning into a continuous POV driving sequence along a scenic coastal highway.
A woman stands waiting in the entryway of a suburban home adorned with an American flag while a vintage car drives past in a quiet neighborhood setting.
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A woman bids farewell to a man at the entrance of a suburban home, before turning and stepping inside. The scene emphasizes a moment of departure at a house decorated with an American flag.