SYNOPSIS
Area 420 is a short sci-fi comedy about an elderly alien who appears in a county fair parking lot and wanders into one of the loudest, brightest, weirdest corners of human life.
After meeting Jewell and Kate, he experiences fair rides, games, camel rides, and his first encounter with weed. What begins as a strange day at the fair becomes a small, ridiculous, oddly sweet story about friendship, culture shock, and the universal search for “more fun.”
Created for the Ozark 48 Film Open, Area 420 turns a 48-hour filmmaking challenge into a lo-fi alien comedy with practical charm, digital VFX, and a very Arkansas sense of humor.
Crafting the Story
Area 420 was created for the Ozark 48 Film Open, a 48-hour short film festival in Northwest Arkansas. The project was built around a fast-moving production schedule, a small team, and the unpredictable energy of a live fair setting.
The result is a short, scrappy sci-fi comedy that uses the pressure of the festival format as part of its charm.
Cast & Crew
Scott Doss
As Alien
Kate Bolen
As Kate
Jewell Regan
director
Arkansas filmmaker Jewell Regan directed “The Gold” in 2023. A University of Arkansas graduate, she’s worked as assistant director on “Untitled” and “70X7.” Her organizational skills kept production running smoothly.
Harrison Jones
Director of Photography
Harrison, an engineer-turned-filmmaker, shot the film in one day. He wrote, directed and produced the award-winning Helldivers fan film “Memorial” (2024). He creates YouTube shorts, showcasing his developing filmmaking skills.
Zac Counts
Writer, VFX & sound
Zac Counts, a Fayetteville Arkansas picture maker, studied under Neal Harrington and Tom Huck while earning his Design degree. After years in advertising, he began directing in 2020. “Dirty Halos” is his 4th short film.
NAVIGATION
CONTACT
Fayetteville, AR
fairlyoddorg@gmail.com