LA SHORTS opens 23rd.
July 23rd 2009 07:24
Quick reminder for those of you in LA.
LA Shorts Fest is about to get underway, so if you haven't got your ticks yet then hurry up and get online or get in the que.
Opening Night Special Guests
Scarlett Johansson, Courteney Cox & Kirsten Smith
The program includes Q & A participation with Scarlett, Courteney and Kirsten.
“These Vagabond Shoes” Scarlett Johansson’s World Premiere directorial debut starring Kevin Bacon
“The Monday Before Thanksgiving” Courteney Cox directorial debut starring Laura Dern & Courteney Cox
“The Spleenectomy” Kirsten ‘Kiwi’ Smith directorial debut starring Anna Faris. Kirsten's screenwriting credits include the successful films ‘The House Bunny’, ‘Legally Blonde’ and ‘The Ugly Truth’.
While tickets for the opening night are sold out, you might just get to meet the girls as they walk the green carpet
Here's just a sample of whats on offer.
LA Shorts Fest July 23 – 31, 2009 Laemmle Sunset 5 Hollywood
PROGRAM # 12 SATURDAY - JULY 25 - 5:30 PM
The Wonderful World of Animation
FOT - The Next Big Thing
Animation / New Zealand / 9 min.
After the big game, FOT reinforces his awesomeness to all concerned.
Director/Writer: Alex Dron, Rhys Darby
Producer: Alex Dron
Lost and Found
Animation / United Kingdom / 24 min.
Based on the award-winning book by Oliver Jeffers. A boy finds a penguin on his doorstep and decides to take it home... all the way to the South Pole!
Director: Philip Hunt
Producer: Sue Goffe
Writer: Philip Hunt, Oliver Jeffers
Dog With Electric Collar
Animation / Australia / 5 min.
A dog, an electric collar, and plenty to bark at!
Director: Steve Baker
Producer: Damon Escott
Writer: Stephen Lance
Alma
Animation / Spain / 5 min.
A little girl skips through the snowy streets of a small town and is fascinated by a strange doll in an antique toy shop window.
Director/Writer: Rodrigo Blaas
Producer: Cecile Hokes, Nina Rowan
The Cable Car
Animation / Switzerland / 7 min.
While traveling by cable car through the mountains, an old man has some snuff. With every sneeze the cable car falls apart but the man is far from accepting his fate.
Director: Claudius Gentinetta, Braun Frank
Producer: Claudius Gentinetta
Writer: Claudius Gentietta
Distraxion
Animation / USA / 2 min.
An office worker's job is made extremely difficult because of his boss's taste in music.
Director/Writer: Mike Stern
Producer: Jennifer Lai
Urs
Animation / Germany / 10 min.
A man carries his aging mother up a mountain to find a better place for both of them.
Director/Writer: Moritz Mayerhofer
Producer: Stina McNicholas, Moritz Mayerhofer
Pigeon: Impossible
Animation / USA / 7 min.
A rookie secret agent is faced with a curious pigeon trapped inside his multi-million dollar government issued nuclear briefcase.
Director: Lucas Martell
Producer: Lucas Martell
Writer: Lucas Martell, Austen Menges
Chicory N' Coffee
Animation / Slovenia / 8 min.
A wife has been making chicory for her husband instead of real coffee for their entire lives. Even until death.
Director: Dusan Kastelic
Producer: Dusan Kastelic
Writer: Dusan Kastelic, Iztok Mlakar
The Mouse That Soared
Animation / USA / 6 min.
A famous flying circus mouse reflects back on his humble beginnings in this high-altitude adventure in aerodynamics.
Director: Kyle T. Bell
Producer: Dan Casey
Writer: Kyle T. Bell, Matthew Hayes
The Cat Piano
Featuring Voice of Nick Cave
Animation / Australia / 9 min.
A city of singing cats is preyed upon by a shadowy figure intent on performing his own twisted symphony.
Director: Eddie White, Ari Gibson
Producer: Jessica Brentnall
Writer: Eddie White
Tickets and All-Access Pass Now On Sale
For the full schedule, head to - LASHORTS SCHEDULE
www.lashortsfest.com
LA Shorts Fest is about to get underway, so if you haven't got your ticks yet then hurry up and get online or get in the que.
Opening Night Special Guests
Scarlett Johansson, Courteney Cox & Kirsten Smith
The program includes Q & A participation with Scarlett, Courteney and Kirsten.
“These Vagabond Shoes” Scarlett Johansson’s World Premiere directorial debut starring Kevin Bacon
“The Monday Before Thanksgiving” Courteney Cox directorial debut starring Laura Dern & Courteney Cox
“The Spleenectomy” Kirsten ‘Kiwi’ Smith directorial debut starring Anna Faris. Kirsten's screenwriting credits include the successful films ‘The House Bunny’, ‘Legally Blonde’ and ‘The Ugly Truth’.
While tickets for the opening night are sold out, you might just get to meet the girls as they walk the green carpet
Here's just a sample of whats on offer.
LA Shorts Fest July 23 – 31, 2009 Laemmle Sunset 5 Hollywood
PROGRAM # 12 SATURDAY - JULY 25 - 5:30 PM
The Wonderful World of Animation
Animation / New Zealand / 9 min.
After the big game, FOT reinforces his awesomeness to all concerned.
Director/Writer: Alex Dron, Rhys Darby
Producer: Alex Dron
Lost and Found
Animation / United Kingdom / 24 min.
Based on the award-winning book by Oliver Jeffers. A boy finds a penguin on his doorstep and decides to take it home... all the way to the South Pole!
Director: Philip Hunt
Producer: Sue Goffe
Writer: Philip Hunt, Oliver Jeffers
Dog With Electric Collar
Animation / Australia / 5 min.
A dog, an electric collar, and plenty to bark at!
Director: Steve Baker
Producer: Damon Escott
Writer: Stephen Lance
Alma
Animation / Spain / 5 min.
A little girl skips through the snowy streets of a small town and is fascinated by a strange doll in an antique toy shop window.
Director/Writer: Rodrigo Blaas
Producer: Cecile Hokes, Nina Rowan
The Cable Car
Animation / Switzerland / 7 min.
While traveling by cable car through the mountains, an old man has some snuff. With every sneeze the cable car falls apart but the man is far from accepting his fate.
Director: Claudius Gentinetta, Braun Frank
Producer: Claudius Gentinetta
Writer: Claudius Gentietta
Distraxion
Animation / USA / 2 min.
An office worker's job is made extremely difficult because of his boss's taste in music.
Director/Writer: Mike Stern
Producer: Jennifer Lai
Urs
Animation / Germany / 10 min.
A man carries his aging mother up a mountain to find a better place for both of them.
Director/Writer: Moritz Mayerhofer
Producer: Stina McNicholas, Moritz Mayerhofer
Pigeon: Impossible
Animation / USA / 7 min.
A rookie secret agent is faced with a curious pigeon trapped inside his multi-million dollar government issued nuclear briefcase.
Director: Lucas Martell
Producer: Lucas Martell
Writer: Lucas Martell, Austen Menges
Chicory N' Coffee
Animation / Slovenia / 8 min.
A wife has been making chicory for her husband instead of real coffee for their entire lives. Even until death.
Director: Dusan Kastelic
Producer: Dusan Kastelic
Writer: Dusan Kastelic, Iztok Mlakar
The Mouse That Soared
Animation / USA / 6 min.
A famous flying circus mouse reflects back on his humble beginnings in this high-altitude adventure in aerodynamics.
Director: Kyle T. Bell
Producer: Dan Casey
Writer: Kyle T. Bell, Matthew Hayes
The Cat Piano
Featuring Voice of Nick Cave
Animation / Australia / 9 min.
A city of singing cats is preyed upon by a shadowy figure intent on performing his own twisted symphony.
Director: Eddie White, Ari Gibson
Producer: Jessica Brentnall
Writer: Eddie White
Tickets and All-Access Pass Now On Sale
For the full schedule, head to - LASHORTS SCHEDULE
www.lashortsfest.com
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