Admissions, 2011
Shorts, 21:00
California
Maine Premiere
Starring: James Cromwell (Academy Award® nominee)
Director: Harry Kakatsakis
Producer: Gavin J Behrman, John Viscount, Crispian Belfrage,
Lisa Behrman, Traceigh Scottel
Writer: John Viscount
http://www.admissionsfilm.com/
www.facebook.com/pages/Admissions
Twitter: @GAVIN0604
Admissions is a short film starring Academy Award® nominee James Cromwell that tells a transformational tale about what it takes to find lasting peace. Featuring an Israeli couple and a Palestinian, this modern parable is set in the Admissions Room for the afterlife. Its purpose is to start a conversation that heals.
Festivals & Awards
SOCIAL CHANGE FILM FESTIVAL
New Orleans, LA – USA
Official Selection
http://www.socialchangefilmfestival.org
NAPA VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL
Calistoga, Yountville, Napa, CA
Official Selection
http://www.napavalleyfilmfest.org
ARTIVIST FILM FESTIVAL
Los Angeles, CA
Winner – Artivist Spirit Award, Best Short Film
http://www.artivist.com
UPPSALA INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
Uppsala – Sweden
Winner – Best Children’s Film
http://www.shortfilmfestival.com
EVOLUTION INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Palma de Mallorca – Spain
Honorable Mention
http://www.evolutionfilmfestival.com
G.A.T.E. “THEATRE WITHIN FILM SERIES”
Los Angeles, CA
Agape International Spiritual Center
facebook.com/events/409645142423320/
CARMEL ART & FILM FESTIVAL
Carmel, CA
Winner – Best Short Film
http://www.carmelartandfilm.com
NEW HAMPSHIRE FILM FESTIVAL
Portsmouth, NH
Official Selection
http://www.nhfilmfestival.com
RELIGION TODAY FILM FESTIVAL
Italy
Official Selection
http://www.religionfilm.com
CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL CHANGE FILM FESTIVAL
Chicago, IL
Official Selection
http://www.chicagosocialchange.org
RAINDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
London – UK
Official Selection
http://www.raindance.co.uk
CRESTED BUTTE FILM FESTIVAL
Crested Butte, CO
Official Selection
http://www.cbfilmfest.org
LOS ANGELES LIMITED ENGAGEMENT
North Hollywood, CA
Laemmle’s Noho 7
http://www.laemmle.com
COMMFFEST GLOBAL COMMUNITY FILM FESTIVAL
Toronto, ON
Winner – Making a Difference Award, Short Film
http://www.commffest.com
BOLDER LIFE FESTIVAL
Boulder, CO
Winner – Audience Award, Best Short Narrative
Honorable Mention – Best Short Film
http://www.bolderlifefestival.com
THE NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL – LA EDITION
Los Angeles, CA
Winner – Best Short Film
http://www.nyfilmvideo.com
LA SHORTS FEST
Los Angeles, CA
Official Selection
http://www.lashortsfest.com
INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FOR PEACE, INSPIRATION AND EQUALITY
Jakarta – Indonesia
Winner – Best of Festival
Special Jury Award, Lead Actor – James Cromwell
Special Jury Award, Screenplay – John Viscount
http://www.internationalfilmfestivals.org
ZEITGEIST MEDIA FESTIVAL
Los Angeles, CA
Official Selection
zeitgeistmediafestival.org
WOODS HOLE FILM FESTIVAL
Woods Hole, MA
Winner – Jury Award, Best Narrative Short
Winner – Audience Award, Best Dramatic Short
http://www.woodsholefilmfestival.org
HOBOKEN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Hoboken, NJ
Winner – Best Short Film
http://www.hobokeninternationalfilmfestival.com
FESTIVAL DE CANNES – SHORT FILM CORNER
Cannes, France
Official Selection
http://www.cannescourtmetrage.com/en/presentation
LIFETREE FILM FESTIVAL
Loveland, CO
Winner – Lifetree Film Award
http://www.lifetreefilms.com/
AWARENESS FESTIVAL
Los Angeles, CA
Winner – Buzz Award, Short Narrative
http://www.awarenessfestival.healoneworld.com/
BEVERLY HILLS FILM FESTIVAL
Beverly Hills, CA
Official Selection
http://www.beverlyhillsfilmfestival.com
HEARTS AND MINDS FILM FESTIVAL
Villanova, PA
Official Selection
http://www.heartsandmindsfilm.org
SPIRIT QUEST FILM FESTIVAL
Edinboro, PA
Winner – Best Short Film
http://www.spiritquestfilmfest.com
CLEVELAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Cleveland, OH
Honorable Mention – Audience Choice, Best Short Film Award
http://www.clevelandfilm.org
GARDEN STATE FILM FESTIVAL
Asbury Park, NJ
Winner – Best Short Narrative
http://www.gsff.org
PEACE ON EARTH FILM FESTIVAL
Chicago, IL
Winner – Best Short Narrative
http://www.peaceonearthfilmfestival.org
CANADIAN DEPT OF PEACE INITIATIVE, VICTORIA CHAPTER
Victoria, BC – Canada
Special Screening
http://www.departmentofpeace.ca/
OTHER VENICE FILM FESTIVAL
Venice, CA
Abbot Award – “Most Excellent Short”
http://www.othervenicefilmfestival.com
2011 SUMMIT: GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR MINISTRIES & DEPARTMENTS OF PEACE
Cape Town, South Africa
Special Advance Screening
http://www.mfp-dop.org/