Honor the Governor’s Honor - an original short film, Written & Directed by Corey Bradberry
A missing girl. A meddling ex. And a detective mixed up in a high society mystery gone sideways.
WINNER! “Best Comedy” - Chicago Short 2025
WINNER! “Best Picture”, “Best Comedy” - Southern Shorts Awards 2025
director’s statement
In Honor the Governor’s Honor, down-on-his-luck Private Investigator. Gil T. Hunter finds himself in a high-society mystery gone sideways.
Our comedy noir short is a love letter to classic film noir, filtered through a comedic lens and reframed with a modern voice—one that puts an Asian-American lead in the trench coat of a traditionally white, hard-boiled detective.
I wanted to make something that was sharp, stylish, and showcased my theatrical background. We focused on detailed design, strong performances, and a visual homage to the dark genre while keeping it light and comic.
Written and Directed by: Corey Bradberry
Featuring: Ryan Vo, Christina Leidel, & Derek Russo
Director of Photography: Blake Studwell
Costume Design & Wardrobe: Jordan Kady
Production Design/Art Direction/Props: Naomi Smith
Original Music: Paul Sottnik
Executive Producers: Corey Bradberry, Ryano Vo
Producers: Derek Evans, Jamie Flanagan