Shorts is a 2009 film, it’s a funny adventure that lasts 1 hour and 29 minutes. The movie tells the story of a boy who finds a magical stone which brings trouble to his home town of Black Falls. It’s directed by Robert Rodriguez, with Jimmy Bennett starring as Toe Thompson, along with Jake Short, Kat Dennings, and others in significant roles.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed in several locations. Some key places were the Texas School for the Deaf located at 1102 S Congress Ave, in Austin, Texas and Tulum in Quintana Roo, Mexico. Filming happened between September 15, 2006 and May 2008, with a few shooting days in October and November 2006.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jimmy Bennett | Toe Thompson |
| Jake Short | Nose Noseworthy |
| Kat Dennings | Stacey Thompson |
| Trevor Gagnon | Loogie |
| Devon Gearhart | Cole Black |
| Jolie Vanier | Helvetica Black |
| Rebel Rodriguez | Lug |
| Leo Howard | Laser |
| Leslie Mann | Mom Thompson |
| Jon Cryer | Dad Thompson |
| William H. Macy | Dr. Noseworthy |
| James Spader | Mr. Black |
| Angela Lanza | Teacher |
| Alejandro Rose-Garcia | John / Boyfriend |
| Cambell Westmoreland | Blinker #1 |
| Zoe Webb | Blinker #2 |
| Chris Orf | Goofy Host |
| Tina Rodriguez | Female Employee |
| Jonathan Breck | Security Guard |
| Racer Rodriguez | Bully #1 |
| Rocket Rodriguez | Bully #2 |
| Bianca Rodriguez | The Baby |
| Paul Archer | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Peter Armendáriz | Zorro / Black Box Employee (uncredited) |
| Jamie Batiste | Neighborhood Resident (uncredited) |
| Ro’ Black | Party Guest / Neighborhood Resident (uncredited) |
| Tony Bottorff | Cowboy (uncredited) |
| Michelle Brew | Neighborhood Resident (uncredited) |
| Kelsey Buchanan | Campus Student (uncredited) |
| Ana Maria Canseco | Partygoer (uncredited) |
| JenelleRae Cardenas | Black Box Employee (uncredited) |
| John Chilleri | Hallway Kid (uncredited) |
| Josh Christman | Classroom Kid (uncredited) |
| Tiago Correa | Jo (uncredited) |
| Eric Vincent Davenport | Valet Driver (uncredited) |
| Nickolas Di Carlo | Neighborhood Kid (uncredited) |
| Desarae A. Dotson | School Yard Kid (uncredited) |
| Joshua Drew | Classmate (uncredited) |
| Pablo Flores | Security Officer Grevera (uncredited) |
| Alison Gersch | Costume Party (uncredited) |
| Anthony Guajardo | Neighborhood Resident (uncredited) |
| Troy Harris | Black Box Boardmember (uncredited) |
| Samantha Inoue Harte | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Zach Irsik | Schoolyard Kid (uncredited) |
| Jolyn Janis | Party Guest – Neighborhood Resident (uncredited) |
| Ryan Lee | Classmate / Neighborhood Kid (uncredited) |
| Christina Lehner | Classmate (uncredited) |
| James Leonardo Mayberry | Schoolyard Kid (uncredited) |
| Stayce Mayfield | Neighborhood Resident (uncredited) |
| Mitchell Parrack | Neighborhood Resident (uncredited) |
| Bella Perryman | Classmate (uncredited) |
| Micaela Phillips | Girl on Bus (uncredited) |
| Carlos Pina | Security Officer (uncredited) |
| Wil Pollard | Security Officer Potter (uncredited) |
| Catalina Pulido | Partygoer (uncredited) |
| Tori Ramert | Student (uncredited) |
| Lori Ramirez | Corporate Employee (uncredited) |
| Patricia A. Robinson | Black Box Employee (uncredited) |
| Isaac Rodriguez | Neighborhood Resident (uncredited) |
| Jaime De La Rosa | Black Box Enterprises Employee (uncredited) |
| Tommy Scott | Basketball Player / Neighbor Kid (uncredited) |
| Will Scoville | Partygoer (uncredited) |
| David Sharp | Sailor – Black Box Employee (uncredited) |
| Sheilava | Partygoer (uncredited) |
| Henry J. Smith III | Neighborhood Kid (uncredited) |
| Alexis Woods | Schoolyard Kid (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film features a star-studded cast that includes Jimmy Bennett, Jake Short, and Kat Dennings.
- Austin, Texas and Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico are some of the primary filming locations.
- The movie is directed and co-written by Robert Rodriguez.
- The film is about a wish-granting rock causing chaos in a suburban town.
- It was filmed over several years, from 2006 to 2008.
- The film has won 2 awards and has been nominated for one more.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Texas School for the Deaf, 1102 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704, USA
- Latitude: 30.2510636
- Longitude: -97.75178989999999
- Place ID: ChIJiT9SlgK1RIYRuD3J2e2uEpQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1102 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Austin, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 30.267153
- Longitude: -97.7430608
- Place ID: ChIJLwPMoJm1RIYRetVp1EtGm10
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Austin, TX, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
