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 |
| Directing | Michael E. Berg | Director |
| Writing | J.J. Hillard | Writer |
| Production | Michael E. Berg | Producer |
| Production | J.J. Hillard | Producer |
| Production | Andrew McDowell | Producer |
| Production | Wes Worthing | Producer |
| Sound | Tony Bohnenkamp | Music |
| Crew | Mike Kieler | Cinematography |
| Editing | Michael E. Berg | Editor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Shelly Banks | Makeup Artist |
| Art | Michael E. Berg | Property Master |
| Art | Juan Antonio Valverde | Storyboard Artist |
| Sound | Michael E. Berg | Sound Designer |
| Sound | Lakshmi Tirumala | Sound Recordist |
| Art | Hannah Berg | Title Designer |
| Camera | Corey Henderson | Grip |
| Camera | Stephen Janousek | Still Photographer |
| Crew | Nathan Smith | Drone Operator |
| Lighting | Jan Allen | Gaffer |
| Editing | Chris Wallace | Editor |
| Camera | Chris Wallace | First Assistant Camera |
| Directing | David Dubczak | Script Supervisor |
| Crew | Andrew McDowell | Driver |
| Production | Robert Dopf | Production Assistant |
| Crew | Brian Banse | Thanks |
| Crew | Greg Best | Thanks |