Ross Hendler served as Sound Designer and Sound Editor on the Sundance Film Festival Jury Prize-winning short film Short Term 12, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. His work included dialogue editing, environmental sound design, and creation of the film’s complete soundscape.

The film premiered at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Jury Prize in Short Filmmaking, and went on to receive multiple awards across major international film festivals.

Short Term 12 was later expanded into the critically acclaimed feature film of the same name, further highlighting the importance and impact of the original short.

Short Term 12 received widespread critical acclaim for its powerful storytelling and emotional realism, with sound design playing a key role in supporting the film’s intimate atmosphere and grounded performances.

Credits

Sound Designer — Ross Hendler
Sound Editor — Ross Hendler
Director — Destin Daniel Cretton
Festival Premiere — Sundance Film Festival
Award — Jury Prize in Short Filmmaking

Awards

Winner — Jury Prize in Short Filmmaking, Sundance Film Festival
Winner — Grand Jury Prize, Short Film Competition
Winner — Audience Award, Best Short Film
Winner — Special Jury Award

View Ross Hendler’s official sound design credit on IMDb:

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