Counterfeit (2023)
A neo-noir dramedy about a desperate man past his prime who has a chance encounter with an unhappily married woman at a bar. They conspire over drinks and deception to arrange a contract killing of her husband. But when she arrives unannounced at the man's motel room, their cover stories quickly unravel and the consequences play out in unexpected ways for both.
Director: Michael E. Berg
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David Krajecki as Teddy |
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Arianna Lexus as Janet |
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Hannah Berg as Cocktail Waitress |
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M. Crystal Berg as Bar Patron |
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Carson Dittmer as Bar Patron |
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John Estes as Bar Patron |
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Bryan Moon as Bartender |
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Carla Moon as Bar Patron |
| Writing | J.J. Hillard | Writer |
| Sound | Tony Bohnenkamp | Music |
| Production | Wes Worthing | Producer |
| Production | Michael E. Berg | Producer |
| Editing | Michael E. Berg | Editor |
| Art | Hannah Berg | Title Designer |
| Crew | Andrew McDowell | Driver |
| Directing | Michael E. Berg | Director |
| Production | J.J. Hillard | Producer |
| Crew | Brian Banse | Thanks |
| Camera | Chris Wallace | First Assistant Camera |
| Production | Robert Dopf | Production Assistant |
| Production | Andrew McDowell | Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Shelly Banks | Makeup Artist |
| Camera | Corey Henderson | Grip |
| Crew | Nathan Smith | Drone Operator |
| Art | Michael E. Berg | Property Master |
| Sound | Lakshmi Tirumala | Sound Recordist |
| Crew | Greg Best | Thanks |
| Crew | Mike Kieler | Cinematography |
| Camera | Stephen Janousek | Still Photographer |
| Lighting | Jan Allen | Gaffer |
| Sound | Michael E. Berg | Sound Designer |
| Directing | David Dubczak | Script Supervisor |
| Art | Juan Antonio Valverde | Storyboard Artist |
| Editing | Chris Wallace | Editor |