The Runaways

The Runaways is a dramatic short film that follows a young couple as they flee their turbulent lives in search of freedom and something like peace. Directed by Dewey Ortiz, the story captures the tension, tenderness, and uncertainty of escape—where love offers comfort, but not always safety.

Robert E. Holley served as the film’s editor, shaping its emotional rhythm and narrative momentum through nuanced pacing and intentional cut choices. The edit allows moments of stillness and vulnerability to land while maintaining the underlying urgency of two people on the run—together, but not without consequence.