Complete:   Discarded   |   Lust

In Post:   Bittersweet Symphony   |  Cassidy Vs the Toilet Seat   |   Dinner Guest  |   Scorned Soup  |   The Seer

In Pre-Production:   Judgement   |   Tomorrow

Complete:   Birthday Bench  |   Not Tonight   |   Shallow Grace   |   Waiting for Henry   |   Whispers in the Trees

In Post:   Acting 101   |   Between Two Trees   |   Misconception   |   Shelf Elf   |   Silk and Smoke   |   Swinging in Shadows   |   The Air Between Us   |   The Poop Pact   |   The Witness   |   Yuna's Cafe

The Witness Short Film Movie Poster

Austin Film Meet Presents

The Witness

A dramatic short film
produced in the Austin Film Meet
Reels Accelerator Program 

A grieving man confronts the stranger who filmed his brother’s death, forcing them both to face the consequences of standing by when a life was slipping away.

Starring

Nick Clark Tanner as the Witness

Cy Hudon as the Brother

Crew

Written, Directed, Edited & Produced by
H.Cherdon Bedford

Director of Photography & Executive Producer Brandon Boggs

Production Sound & Music – Tim Griggs

Assistant Director & Still Photography – Cait Leigh

Gaffer & Grip – Scott Anson

Production Assistant
Ixchel Cherandon Bogford
Zephyr Holdon Bogford
Rayne Brancher Bogford
  

This project is an 
Austin Film Meet
Reels Accelerator Project.

Director’s Statement

by H.Cherdon Bedford

Coming soon!

Production Photos

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Cast Bios

Cy Hudson, Actor - Headshot

Cy Hudson

Cy Hudson is a West Point–trained infantry officer and Afghanistan veteran whose real-world experience informs his authentic on-screen presence. After founding a defense-sector company, he transitioned fully into acting, studying at Carol Hickey Acting Studios (Austin), Berg Studios, and the Ruskin School (Los Angeles). His work blends physical credibility with emotional depth, making him a natural fit for grounded drama, military roles, and high-stakes character work. https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/CyHudson 

Nick Clark Tanner

coming soon

Crew Bios

Brandon Boggs – Director of Photography

coming soon

Cait Leigh – Assistant Director and Still Photography

Cait is a largely self-taught filmmaker and storyteller with a passion for creating bold characters and visually striking narratives. She’s been working on and off in the industry since 2009 – jumping back into it full-time in 2025. Her work spans indie films, television, music, and short-form content both in front of and behind the camera. With a strong dedication to her craft and an eye for originality, she strives to deliver stories that resonate with audiences and leave a lasting impact. Her vision is to develop and elevate original projects for the big screen and become a household name by the end of her career.    https://linktr.ee/laughingbesideyou