"15-Minutes of Fame"
Summer, 2011
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WAR PAINT
". Drama. 14-minutes. New York. A young girl lives a tormented life as she is afraid of leaving her apartment. One day she finds out her neighbor has a similar problem. She takes an interest and discovers his secret, but in order to overcome her own fear of the outside, she might have to reveal her own secret. Director: Marcus Liberski.
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"IN YOUR FACE, GRACE"
. Family. 12-minutes. New Jersey. Grace Wheeler, unnoticed and uncared for at home, thrives in the classroom. She is challenged by academic rival Brent Boyer, to take home a prestigious college scholarship. There are only two problems: she is only a junior in high school, and it seems as though her younger brother, Brian. is conspiring against her as well. At home, Brian is the star, his doting parents allow him to live in the spot light, and run the show, which inadvertently embeds false information about the human anatomy into Grace's head. When she doesn't finish first on the test, Grace suspects the worse, and at dinner vowels to end it all if she doesn't make the grade. Of course, everything continues to go wrong, and even her glorious exit goes awry. Director: Matt LaRoche.
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"THE NECKLACE"
. Drama. 6-minutes. Colorado. Strong, dependable Margaret (Kimberlin Brown of The Young and the Restless) has the ideal life according to everyone who has always been able to count on her. But things are not always as they seem. Feeling trapped and alone she reaches out to Christie, (Traci Dinwiddie of TV’s Supernatural) her free-spirited sister, hoping to find the courage to pursue her own dreams. Director: MaryLee Herrmann.
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"NOT SO GOOD BAD GUYS"
. Comedy. 13-minutes. California. Meet Hank and Steve, two friends who have always longed to become rich and famous. But for this unique duo, they are unfortunately not 'the sharpest tools in the shed'. Hank and Steve become convinced that if they can master the most fool-proof, perfect crime, fame and fortune will follow soon after. Director:.Sam Ciurdar.
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"WHICH SHALL IT BE?"
. Poem. 7-minutes. Brazil. Impoverished but loving parents of seven children are offered a way out of their poverty. In return for a house and some land they must choose a child to give away - Which Shall It Be? They embark on an emotional tour of their house to select one of the sleeping offspring. Shot on location in Brazil this short film is based on a poem by Ethel Lynn Beers (1827 - 1879), it's subject as valid today as when it was penned over a hundred years ago. Director:Jonathan Albert Murphy.
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"FOU TU"
. Animated. 2-minutes. Canada. During a royal feast, the court's jester attempts to amuse the crowd and his king, but it proves to be more difficult than he thought it would be...Director:Samantha Leriche-Gionet.
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"DEMOLITION DISCO - BIG MAMA"
. Music Video. 4-minutes. Germany. Winner: Best Music Video. Railroad Station Zoo in Berlin, Germany... a trashed wasteland destined to become a magical place! Somewhere between the Matrix and a urinal, this abandoned kingdom is brought back to life by a crowd of eccentric characters from Vikings to sweet Death. The music video 'Big Mama' is a satiric examination on sound and video levels dealing with conventions regarding beauty & aesthetics. Enter the realm of digital insanity when a big pack of humor strikes dark & dirty electronic bass-music attitude! Big Mama HA HA! Director:Maximilian Gerlach..
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"LA CHEVELURE"
. Drama. 9-minutes. France. Everything is perfect in this man's life : he is rich, good-looking and above all, he is happy. During his spare time, he loves to antique, always looking for old objects with history. One day, while he is bargain-hunting, he discovers a small piece of furniture and can't resist buying it. He finds by chance a hideout in the piece of furniture, where lies a woman's braid. At first, he finds it very intriguing. But then he realizes he can't stop thinking about the woman who owned this braid. Finally, he ends up falling in love with her, through this braid. Nevertheless, this unconditional love for a dead girl will lead him to madness and disaster. Director: .Eva Klein.
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"THE MAKING OF SPOTLIGHT"
. Mockumentary. 4-minutes. Maryland. Who got to work on the movie? Director: Cary Anderson.
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"NEW PROJECT: DEATH BREATH"
. Drama. 8-minutes. Florida. Winner: Best Editing. DEATH BREATH- The story of a dedicated homicide detective suffering from post traumatic stress disorder and a killer who both come face to face with DEATH BREATH.. Director: Ken Dye.
"SUNSHINE"
. Drama. 9-minutes. MI.
Michael grieves the loss of his relationship with his girlfriend Mari-Sue . Director: Andy Fortenbacher.
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"THE WAKING"
. Suspense. 13-minutes. Canada. Winner: Judge's Choice Award. Anna and Tom are moving into their dream home. A period gem of the late Victorian era, the house offers the promise of a new beginning for the happy young couple. With the movers gone, Tom is called away to attend an important work conference out of town leaving Anna alone with the unpacking. The morning starts as an exciting undertaking for her. She feels a special connection to the house and is keen to make this new space her own. However Anna’s presence soon awakens something hidden within its walls. As the day unfolds small incidents slowly turn into a series of bizarre episodes. By evening Anna’s initial excitement turns to wariness when she realizes that she might not be alone. By nightfall her fear transforms to horror as she becomes the victim of a relentless poltergeist.
Terrorized, she is forced to confront the unsettling presence and ultimately come face to face with an unexpected and shocking revelation. Director: John Stead.
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