In this sequel to the film “The Princess Bride”, 25 years later, a princess and a pirate join forces in an attempt to save their parents and free the kingdom from an evil tyrant. CAST LIST: Narration: Steve Rizzo Leah: Hannah Ehman Father: Geoff Mays ——
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Film and Writing Festival for Comedy. Showcasing best of comedy short films at the FEEDBACK Film Festival. Plus, showcasing best of comedy novels, short stories, poems, screenplays (TV, short, feature) at the festival performed by professional actors.
COMEDY Festival BEST Scene Reading: The Epigones Club, by John McCloskey
What is an epigone? The word epigone means: “undistinguished descendant of the great.” My characters are the adult sons and daughters of celebrities. They are frustrated, bitter, because they have failed to achieve success on their own. They resent the celebrity world that has left them behind. CAST LIST: Narration: Steve Rizzo Shane: Bill Poulin… Continue reading COMEDY Festival BEST Scene Reading: The Epigones Club, by John McCloskey
COMEDY Festival BEST Scene Reading: Miley Chase: The Science Ace, by Richard Lasser, Dennis Edwards, Larry Little
Based on the musical – MILEY CHASE THE SCIENCE ACE. Miley Chase, a lonely, nerdy 10-year old science whiz, discovers the notes of her recently retired grandmother – a former mathematician and scientist – and builds a time machine. When Tyler — her sports minded neighbor who thinks that science is dumb, accidentally activates the… Continue reading COMEDY Festival BEST Scene Reading: Miley Chase: The Science Ace, by Richard Lasser, Dennis Edwards, Larry Little
COMEDY Festival TV SPEC Screenplay: Ted Lasso “The Tryout”, by Geoffrey Prather
A best scene reading of an original screenplay from the hit TV series TED LASSO. CAST LIST: Narration: Steve Rizzo Ted: Bill Poulin Brent: Sean Ballantyne
COMEDY Festival BEST Scene Reading: That’s Our Show, by Judd Cherry, Aaron Krebs
A hopeful group of comedy upstarts travel the country performing and grinding out a name for themselves, all while surfing the bonds of friendship and facing the trials and tribulations of that touring road life. CAST LIST: Narration: Hannah EhmanOtis: Sean BallantyneMargot: Kyana TeresaJavi: Bill PoulinKevin: Steve Rizzo
HIGHLIGHTS – SEPTEMBER 2021 COMEDY Short Film Festival
Showcase of the best SHORT FILMS in the world today. AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: Best Film: FOOLS, GOLD Best Direction: WUHAN EXPRESS Best Performances: THIRD DATE Best Cinematography: DON GARBAGGIO Best Sound & Music: POLY ANDREW Theme of night: Life NOTE: Festival took place during the COVID-19 virus lockdown so all screenings were held in private.… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS – SEPTEMBER 2021 COMEDY Short Film Festival
BEST SCENE Comedy Festival Script Reading: BREAKING NEWS, by Samuel Spitale
Network meets Anchorman after an attack on the capitol spurs a Fox News-type outlet to become a legitimate news network. CAST LIST: Narrator: Val Cole David: Geoff Mays Student: Hannah Ehman Student: Kyana Teresa ————-
Short Film: FOOLS, GOLD, 5min., USA, Comedy
A poor prospector stumbles upon extreme wealth but finds out quickly that grand riches can sometimes complicate things. Project Links Twitter Instagram
Director Biography – Jedi Kang (CREATION)
Born in America raised in Korea, stuck in between cultures and named after my dad’s favorite fictional profession (Jedi), somehow I feel that filmmaking is my calling but realistically I am giving things too much meaning. Just a Korean American ex military (Korean Army cook…) current media studies student in Buffalo, NY. Director Statement As… Continue reading Director Biography – Jedi Kang (CREATION)
Short Film: CREATION, 8min., USA, Comedy
A student filmmaker struggles to write an original story, so until he writes one he locks himself in his room. Project Links Website Instagram