Runaway Pen Productions

Independent Digital Filmmaking Where Story Comes First

Film Production:

At Runaway Pen Productions, we are dedicated to high quality, professional independent filmmaking. Drawing from years of learning, an understanding of cinematic language, past techniques, and taking advantage of brand new technologies, filmmakers Mikel J. Wisler and Andrew Gilbert seek to bring compelling stories to the screen. But we aren't just interested in flashy techniques. We long to tell stories we find truly compelling; stories that explore humanity and our world.

Here you can learn about the film's we have produced or are currently producing. Take a look around, and don't hesitate to contact us.

Produced Films:

Exposure for Runaway Pen Films:


Always Reaching
  • official selection of the 2009 Hollywood East Film Festival
Cold October
  • WINNER of Best Screenplay at the 2009 Terror Film Festival
  • nominated for Best Horror Short Film at the 2009 ShockerFest
  • official selection of the 2009 Southern Appalachian International Film Festival
  • official selection of the 2009 Sacramento Horror Film Festival
  • official selection of the 2009 Dam Short Film Festival
  • official selection of the 2008 International Film Festival of India (Short Film Center)
  • for sale on DVD through DamShortFilm.org
  • represented for international sales by Ouat Media (Canada)
Cellar Door
  • winner of the 2007 Cinephile Film Arts Grant
  • official selection of The Indiana Festival of Independent Film and Video 2008
  • official selection of The Indiana University Sound Bend Independent Video and Filmmaker's Festival 2008
  • represented for international sales by Ouat Media (Canada)
  • shown on Movieola (Canadian cable station)
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  • distributed on Dream TV Systems (as a single short film)