I have covered many short film festivals, from CineVegas to Sundance, and I must say that it was a true pleasure to attend last night’s offering from the LA Short Film Festival! Held this year at the Laemmle Sunset 5 Theaters in Hollywood, I found the setting to be much more intimate in contrast to past events held at bigger venues.
This year’s mini-masterpieces consisted of a wide variety of themes, from a “jilted lover’s extreme revenge”, to a “geek’s transformational wristwatch.”
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Here is a list of last night’s shorts in no particular order:
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Has-Been: The Ballad of Benjamin BeaneComedy / USA / 20 min.
When his former co-star, a puppet, is kidnapped a has-been TV star embarks on a rescue mission to save his only friend in the world. Director: Christopher Mello |
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Multiple ChoiceComedy / Australia / 5 min.
A desperate lie spirals out of control for three hapless students as they try to outwit their lecturer. Director: Michael Goode |
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CommittedDrama / USA / 10 min.
Newlyweds display their different levels of commitment in their fiery marriage. Director: Daniel M. Kalai |
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Emilia EckleComedy / USA / 7 min.
Emilia Eckle and Tom’s first date is beyond their wildest dreams. Destiny shines favorably on these two nerds in love. Or does it? Director: Alyssa McClelland |
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An Evening with Emery LongComedy / USA / 13 min.
Emery Long has planned the perfect evening for his first date with the office hottie but soon realizes things might not turn out as he imagined. Director: Brad DeMarea |
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Cowboy DreamsComedy / USA / 7 min.
A retired gunfighter is plagued by a recurring nightmare of his formerly violent life. Starring comedian Bill Engvall. Director: Paul DeNigris |
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The WatchDrama / United States / 21 min.
An unappreciated and disliked TV station worker has a reversal of fortune with the impulsive purchase a mystical watch. Director: Mu Sun |
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The Action Hero’s Guide To Saving LivesAction/Adventure / USA / 15 min.
When lives are on the line, when there’s danger at every turn, when clichés run amuck, the best thing to do is call action hero Ace Mulligan! Director: Justin Lutsky |
Stay tuned to ThecounT.com for more coverage of the LA Short Fest, including interviews with the stars of “Committed” and “The Watch” and a special “surprise encounter” with cult filmmaker/ actor Tommy Wiseau and his co-star Greg Sestero from “The Room.”