Libertyville is an American 2021 drama-comedy short film directed by Devin Scott and written by Suzana Norberg. The film stars Norberg, Boyana Balta, Keziah Wall and Conor Kowalski.
Plot A grandmother and her grandchild clash ideologies during a picnic at a relative's resting place.
Cast
Suzana Norberg as Grandmother Boyana Balta as Mother Keziah Wall as Suzi Conor Kowalski as Tommy Milena Cuskick as Widow Dragan Sutalo as Grandfather
Production
The film is based on Norberg's own childhood experiences, after immigrating from Serbia. It was shot in San Diego and it's a drama-comedy set in the 1970s.
Release
Libertyville premiered at Dances With Films and later screened at Sante Fe Film Festival – via YouTube and Borrego Springs Film Festival.
Reception
Critical response Alan Ng at Film Threat scored it 8 out of 10 and said that "Scott and Norberg tell the story of a dysfunctional family for laughs while at the same time finding the perfect moments for levity and heart." Richard Propes at The Independent Critic called it "delightful," scoring it a B. Michael Sadler at Borrego Sun scored it 30/30 for "fine acting."
Accolades List of awards and nominationsFestivalYearAwardRecipient(s)ResultChicago Serbian Film Fest2021Best Short FilmDevin ScottSan Diego Film Awards2022Best Original ScreenplaySuzana NorbergBest Lead ActressSan Diego Film Week2022Best Female FilmDevin Scott
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