On a deserted road, a man unwittingly causes a motorcycle accident and weighs the pros and cons of calling 911… with the dying victim.
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Director Biography – Sam Wall (BYSTANDER)
Sam was born in LA. His family moved to Florida where he learned to ride alligators and avoid Waffle Houses. He has been making sketches for a long time, but Bystander is his first serious attempt at a film. He currently lives and works in LA as a filmmaker and editor. Director Statement I hope… Continue reading Director Biography – Sam Wall (BYSTANDER)
Short Film: BYSTANDER, 8min., USA, Comedy
A foot chase leads to a set of unexpected, and unfortunate consequences. Project Type:Short Genres:Comedy, Action Runtime:7 minutes 37 seconds Completion Date:January 24, 2021 Production Budget:1,000 USD Country of Origin:United States Country of Filming:United States Language:English Shooting Format:Digital Aspect Ratio:16:9 Film Color:Color
HIGHLIGHTS – APRIL 2021 COMEDY Short Film Festival
AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: Best COMEDY Film: THE MAN OF THE TERMS OF SERVICE Best ROMANCE Film: THE MANILA LOVER Funniest Film: ONCE BEAUTIFUL WOMAN Best Performances: TUTTI IN BALLO Best Cinematography: CONVERSATIONS AT DUSK Best Sound & Music: SERGI & IRINA Best Direction: PARENTHOOD 2050 Theme of night: Starting over after trauma. NOTE: Festival took… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS – APRIL 2021 COMEDY Short Film Festival
COMEDY Festival Screenplay Reading: PLUM NASTY, by Derek McDaniel
A trailer park community rallies around a terminally ill boy to make his odd dream come true. CAST LIST: Narrator: Elizabeth Rose Morriss Bobby: Shawn Devlin Randy: Bill Poulin Alice: Hannah Ehman Susan/Louise/Ethel: Julie Sheppard Jimmy/White Chedda: Sean Ballantyne Bo/Plum Nasty: Geoff Mays
COMEDY TV PILOT Reading: THE BELFAST CONNECTION, by John Donovan
A television series dramady where the present day protagonist have to explain events from their pasts which which implicate them in a criminal racketeering and murder investigation. CAST LIST: Narrator: Allison Kampf Young Barry/Conrad – Sean Ballantyne Colleen – Kyana Teresa Big Freddie/Gordon/Dennis Scully: Bill Poulin Co-Worker/Bicyclist/Bystander/Gak/Raymond: Shawn Devlin Young Livy/Frances/Barry’s Mother: Hannah Ehman Eddie/Young… Continue reading COMEDY TV PILOT Reading: THE BELFAST CONNECTION, by John Donovan
COMEDY Festival TV 1st Scene Reading: Stazie In The Spotlight, by Christina Hodel
Stazie Sattler, 16, is part of the popular family band trio: The Garage Grrrlz. While her mom, Meg, and sister, Cora, are alongside her as musicians and vocalists, Stazie yearns to headline her own Las Vegas show. The teen singing sensation’s attempts at a solo career go awry when she tries to add dancing to… Continue reading COMEDY Festival TV 1st Scene Reading: Stazie In The Spotlight, by Christina Hodel
Winning COMEDY Short Screenplay: *Wedding Not Guaranteed, by Matt Clifford, Mellinda Hensley
A runaway bride accidentally takes a cross-country road trip with a lovable loser. CAST LIST:Narrator: Val ColeGwen: Kyana TeresaCharlie: Shaun Devlin
COMEDY Festival WINNING Short Screenplay: Too Hard, by Matt Clifford
Maybe a Die Hard themed Christmas party isn’t the best idea… CAST LIST:Narrator: Steve RizzoAnders: Geoff Mays Josh: Sean Ballantyne
COMEDY Festival 1st Scene Script Reading: Gender Reveal Party, by Aaron James Sutch
A D List celebrity couple’s baby gender results go missing days before the corporate sponsored gender reveal party and they scramble to get the results back before their careers are ruined. CAST LIST: Narrator: Steve Rizzo Cash: Geoff Mays Blythe: Elizabeth Rose Morriss Journey: Sean Ballantyne