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| The $5 Movie | |
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| Directed by | Devin Scott |
| Produced by | Jeanne Scott |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Jim Orr |
| Music by | Greg Youtsey |
Release date |
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Running time | 16 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The $5 Movie is a 2001 American short film directed by Devin Scott.
Plot
[edit]A Spielbergian kid directs his way into Hollywood.
Cast
[edit]- Christian Badami as Lead
- J.D. Black as Charlie
- Brien Perry as Brian
- LeAnna Campbell as Heather
- Suzana Norberg as Mother
- Loren Nancarrow as Father
Production
[edit]The idea of the film stemmed from a discussion of filmmakers at a festival.[1] Principal photography lasted three days, post production took nine months and Wally Schlotter was the executive producer.[2]
Release
[edit]In 2001, the film screened at Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films,[2] Newport Beach Film Festival,[3] held its New England premiere at Rhode Island International Film Festival,[4] and commercially debuted for Moulin Rouge! at a theater in Del Mar, California.[5] In 2002, Scott represented the film at Creative Cafe on KOCT.[6]
Reception
[edit]Josh Board at San Diego Reader called the film "hysterical" saying "it was a blast watching this little kid direct."[7]
Accolades
[edit]| Event / Festival | Year | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardacre Film Festival | 2001 | Best Short Film, Comedy | Won | [1][2] |
| Newport Beach Film Festival | Best Story | Won | [2] | |
| WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival | Bronze-Original Comedy | Won |
References
[edit]- 1 2 Dunn, Reed (August 3, 2001). "Independents Day: Hardacre film fest expands Tipton's horizons". Iowa City Press-Citizen. p. 16. Retrieved March 23, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 3 4 Redshaw, Rebecca (August 7, 2001). "The story behind filmmaking". The Desert Sun. p. 23. Retrieved March 23, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Newport Beach Film Festival". Los Angeles Times. March 29, 2001. Archived from the original on March 23, 2025. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
- ↑ "RIIFF 2001 ALPHA LISTING" (PDF). Rhode Island International Film Festival. 2001. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
- ↑ Elliott, David; Peterson, Karla; Jones, Welton (June 1, 2001). "Local short subject bows today at Del Mar theater". San Diego Union Tribune. ProQuest 271841378.
- ↑ "KOCT's 'Creative Cafe' announces November guests". North County Times. November 8, 2002. p. 16. Retrieved March 23, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Board, Josh (March 17, 2005). "And the Candy Bar Goes to..." San Diego Reader. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
External links
[edit]- The $5 Movie at IMDb