Do Right Man

Trailer

Ten-year-old Henry joins his father for a quiet night at a small-town bar. When a jealous man’s rage boils over, Henry and a warm-hearted waitress are pulled into the fallout. And Henry is left to consider how the night will shape who he becomes.

Given the film’s setting, I wanted to capture the mood and atmosphere of the time. As well as have songs that touched on the films themes. With AI-assistance and original lyrics, I created an Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. Available on Spotify.

From the start, I approached the soundtrack with authorship and protection in mind, ultimately securing U.S. copyright registration for the soundtrack. And it’s an example of how AI can be used thoughtfully to create original, legally protected work.

Triangular arrangement of colorful billiard balls on a blue pool table.
A child in a red and blue plaid shirt is looking thoughtful against a dark, blurred background.
Man wearing a cap drinking a beverage in a dimly lit bar.
A smiling woman with earrings looking to the side, surrounded by colorful lights in a dimly lit setting.
Close-up of a child's face with a sad expression, looking right, in a dark setting.
Close-up of a woman with long hair in a dimly lit setting, looking to the side.

Currently awaiting festival announcements, this is my debut short film which I wrote, directed, and produced. Shot over three days in multiple locations with a cast and crew of 30 people.

Producer: Dave Suchanek
Cinematographer: Steven Moreno