Cannonball (short film)
Cannonball is a 2019 dark comedy short film directed by Sean Fredricks and written by Sean Fredricks and Simon Nicholas.[1] The film stars MJ Brackin and Trevor Torseth. The film premiered at the FirstGlance Film Festival in Los Angeles on March 17th, 2019.[2]
Plot Synopsis[edit]
Darla (MJ Brackin) is a type-A Brentwood mom who's done with her abusive marriage. Her solution? Hire an assassin. Enter Deuce (Trevor Torseth): a superstitious hitman who believes deeply in his cosmic purpose. That is, of course, until the universe throws a wrench in both their plans, and they must decide what to do—practically and existentially—before the universe decides for them.[3]
Cast[edit]
- MJ Brackin as Darla.
- Trevor Torseth as Deuce.
Festivals[edit]
Cannonball has been an official selection at the following festivals:[4]
- Bahamas International Film Festival[5]
- Black Hills Film Festival[6]
- Capital City Film Festival
- DeadCENTER Film Festival[7]
- Edmonton International Film Festival
- Festival of Cinema NYC
- FirstGlance Film Fest Hollywood[8]
- Indy Film Festival[9]
- Malibu Film Festival[10]
- Manhattan Film Festival
- Monmouth Film Festival
- New York City Independent Film Festival[11]
- Oaxaca FilmFest
- Ojai Film Festival[12]
- San Diego Film Festival
- San Diego International Film Festival[13]
- Santa Monica Film Festival[14]
- SoHo International Film Festival
- Taormina Film Fest
- Twin City Film Festival
- USA Film Festival
- Vail Film Festival[15]
Awards[edit]
Cannonball has received awards from numerous festivals.[16]
| Year | Association | Award Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Edmonton International Film Festival | Best Comedy Short | Won |
| USA Film Festival | Best Short Film | Finalist | |
| Outstanding Performance Award | Won | ||
| Vail Film Festival | Best Short Film | Won | |
| Santa Monica Film Festival | Best Short Film | Won | |
| Best Performance (Trevor Torseth) | Won | ||
| Writing (Original Screenplay) | Nominated | ||
| Best of Festival | Nominated | ||
| Best Performance (MJ Brackin) | Nominated | ||
| Manhattan Film Festival | Best Crime Comedy | Won | |
| FirstGlance Film Fest Hollywood | Audience Award - Best Short Film | Won | |
| Best Comedy | Nominated | ||
| Manhattan Film Festival | Best Crime Comedy | Won | |
| SoHo International Film Festival | Audience Award - Best Short Film | Won | |
| Festival of Cinema NYC | Best Screenplay | Nominated | |
| Atlanta Comedy Film Festival | Best Dark Comedy Film | Nominated | |
| Monmouth Film Festival | Best Short Film | Nominated | |
| 2020 | Black Hills Film Festival | Jury Prize - Best Short Narrative | Won |
Critical Response[edit]
According to Bliss Bowen of The Argonaut, Cannonball “sets up noir archetypes then cleverly implodes them in under 20 minutes.”[17] According to Christopher Zyp from Moving Radio, Cannonball is a “fascinating, dark comedy.”[18]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Cannonball (2019)". IMDb. Retrieved on June 13, 2020.
- ↑ "Festivals and Screenings". Cannonball Official Website. Retrieved on June 13, 2020.
- ↑ "About the Film". Cannonball Official Website. Retrieved on June 13, 2020.
- ↑ "Awards". IMDb. Retrieved on June 15, 2020.
- ↑ "Cannonball". Bahamas International Film Festival. Retrieved on July 13, 2020.
- ↑ "Cannonball". Black Hills Film Festival. Retrieved on July 13, 2020.
- ↑ "Cannonball". deadCenter Film Festival. Retrieved on July 13, 2020.
- ↑ "Cannonball". FirstGlance Film Fest Hollywood. Retrieved on July 13, 2020.
- ↑ "Cannonball". Indy Film Fest. Retrieved on July 13, 2020.
- ↑ "Cannonball". Malibu Film Festival. Retrieved on July 13, 2020.
- ↑ "Cannonball". NYC Independent Film Festival. Retrieved on July 13, 2020.
- ↑ "Cannonball". Ojai Film Festival. Retrieved on July 13, 2020.
- ↑ "San Diego International Film Festival Announces 2019 Films & Honorees". San Diego International Film Festival. Posted September 5, 2019. Retrieved on July 13, 2020.
- ↑ "Cannonball". Santa Monica Film Festival. Retrieved on July 13, 2020.
- ↑ Staff Report (August 19, 2019). "List of Vail Film Fest winners includes Rising Star, Audience Award & more". Vail Daily. Retrieved on July 13, 2020.
- ↑ "Awards". IMDb. Retrieved on June 15, 2020.
- ↑ "Long Story Short". The Argonaut. Posted November 26, 2019. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- ↑ Christian Zip (November 2019). "Filmmaker Interview - Sean Fredricks (dir/co-writer) 'Cannonball'". Moving Radio. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
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