The $5 Movie is a 2001 American short film directed by Devin Scott.
Plot A Spielbergian kid directs his way into Hollywood.
Cast Christian Badami as Lead J.D. Black as Charlie Brien Perry as Brian LeAnna Campbell as Heather Suzana Norberg as Mother Loren Nancarrow as Father
Production The idea of the film stemmed from a discussion of filmmakers at a festival. Principal photography lasted three days, post production took nine months and Wally Schlotter was the executive producer.
Release In 2001, the film screened at Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films, Newport Beach Film Festival, held its New England premiere at Rhode Island International Film Festival, and commercially debuted for Moulin Rouge! at a theater in Del Mar, California. In 2002, Scott represented the film at Creative Cafe on KOCT.
Reception Josh Board at San Diego Reader called the film "hysterical" saying "it was a blast watching this little kid direct."
Accolades Event / FestivalYearAwardResultRef.Hardacre Film Festival2001Best Short Film, ComedyNewport Beach Film FestivalBest StoryWorldFest-Houston International Film FestivalBronze-Original Comedy
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