The lights are set to dim and the curtains to rise as Olio Road Productions, Hamilton Southeastern High School’s award-winning student-run film company, prepares to debut its 10th feature-length film, 11:17.  The film premier’s at the HSE High School Leonard Auditorium May 13, 3:30pm.  There will be a red carpet premier May 16, 7pm.  Get your tickets from purplepass.com

Written by HSE seniors Andrew Koleszar and Matthew Krohn, 11:17 tells the story of a high school senior grappling with the aftermath of a traumatic accident. As she drifts through a surreal psychological limbo, the character must choose between escape and confrontation—an emotional journey told through striking visuals and haunting narrative.

Directed by Koleszar and produced by Katie Follis, the film showcases the cinematography of Sam Loew and represents the culmination of over 1,000 hours of work by students, all outside of regular school hours. These young filmmakers take full creative control—writing the script, designing sets and costumes, acting, filming, editing, scoring, and promoting the final product.

Founded in 2014 by HSEHS teacher and professional filmmaker Jeremiah Follis, Olio Road Productions has become a beacon for aspiring artists and creatives within the school. Follis continues to serve as the Executive Producer, guiding students through the complexities of large-scale film production and fostering collaboration across diverse talents and disciplines.

The premiere of 11:17 marks a significant milestone for Olio Road Productions, which has now spent a decade empowering students to push artistic boundaries and tell compelling stories on the big screen.

View a preview of 11:17 at this link.