🎬 The Case of the Missing Truck – Student Short Film

Fortuna High Photo & Design Production

📺 Watch the Film

The full short film is embedded below from the Fortuna High YouTube channel.

The Fortuna High Photo & Design program proudly presents The Case of the Missing Truck, a student-produced short film blending mystery, comedy, and suspense into an entertaining original production created by Fortuna High students.

The film follows a strange local mystery involving a missing truck, suspicious activity, and an investigation that quickly spirals into unexpected twists and chaos. Combining cinematic visuals, humor, and dramatic storytelling, the project gave students the opportunity to experience the full filmmaking process from concept to final edit.

Students were involved in every stage of production, including:

• Acting
• Cinematography
• Drone operation
• Lighting & audio
• Directing
• Editing
• Production support

The project served as a hands-on learning experience in storytelling, camera techniques, scene composition, continuity, and collaborative filmmaking.

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🎥 Student Film Credits

Actors

• Wyett Freitas as Wyett
• Connor Guglielmino as Connor
• Ryker Renner as Ryker
• Gregory Fitzgerald as Detective Fitzgerald
• Fares Muqattsh as Fares / The Thief
• Wyett’s Truck as The Missing Truck

Behind the Scenes

• Lead Cameraman — Riley Arriaga
• Drone Operator & Editor — Simon Rios
• Director — Brenden Conley
• Runner — Lucas Butler
• Makeup — Kinnley Pope

🐾 Student Creativity in Action

Projects like The Case of the Missing Truck showcase the creativity, teamwork, and technical skills being developed through Fortuna High’s Photo & Design program. From planning and filming to editing and promotion, students gained real-world production experience while creating something memorable and fun for the community to enjoy.

Go Huskies! 💙🎬🐾