Eugene came in 3rd place during the fifth annual ‘Advertising Community Shorts Night’ at the Midwest Independent Film Festival on Tuesday!

The selection jury included Y&R’s Brian Smego, Havas Worldwide’s Matt Faris, McGarryBowen’s Lisa Burke, Leo Burnett’s Juan Woodbury and BBDO’s Melissa Barany. Read more about the event HERE!

“Every day Eugene panhandled near his campsite in The Presidio with his cat Trouble, his good cheer masking a painful and damning secret about his past.” Eugene was directed by Jason Stanfield and Jordan Olshansky with music by Emoto’s Paul Bessenbacher and sound design by Dean Hovey of Soundwell.tv. Watch the trailer here!