Goodbye, cruel world
Vito Rocco
- Year
- 2003
- Runtime
- 11 min 43 sec
- Genres
- Comedy, Fantasy
- Sub-categories
- Short Films
- Themes
- Comedy, Fiction
Charming black comedy about a shy young boy who is forced to deal with the death of his best friend. By using his fertile imagination and passion for electronics, the boy temporarily resurrects his friend. However things start to change when the dead friend begins to take on a life of his own.
Aspen Shortsfest, Won The Ellen Distinctive Achievement for excellence and originality, USA (2005)
Berlin International Film Festival, Nominated for the Golden Berlin Bear for the Best Short Film category, Germany (2004)
Eden International Film Festival, Won 3rd place for the Emden Short Film Award, Germany (2004)
Krakow Film Festival, Won the Silver Dragon For Best Fiction Film, Poland (2004)
Palm Spring International Film Festival, Won New Voices/New Visions Grand Jury Prize, USA (2004)
Palm Spring International ShortFest, Won the Jury Award for the Best Live Action Under 15 Minutes, USA (2004)
Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival, Won Grand Prize for Short Film, South Korea (2004)
Tribeca Film Festival, Nominated for Best Narrative Short, USA (2004)
Film
| Cast | |
|---|---|
| Justin | Lewis Hunt |
| Mr. Carter | Donald Pelmear |
| Scooter Lady | Jessica James |
| John Bland | Michael Watton |
| Disk Jockey | Stephen Turrell |
| First Elderly Lady | Pam Benefer |
| Second Elderly Lady | Eileen Shorten |
| Third Elderly Lady | Pearl Pratt |