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The $5 Movie

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The $5 Movie
Directed byDevin Scott
Produced byJeanne Scott
Starring
  • Christian Badami
  • J.D. Black
  • Brien Perry
  • LeAnna Campbell
  • Suzana Norberg
CinematographyJim Orr
Music byGreg Youtsey
Running time
16 minutes

The $5 Movie is a 2001 American short film directed by Devin Scott.

Plot

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A Spielbergian kid directs his way into Hollywood.

Cast

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  • 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

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The idea of the film stemmed from a discussion of filmmakers at a festival.[1] Principal photography lasted three days, post production took nine months and Wally Schlotter was the executive producer.[2]

Release

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In 2001, the film screened at Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films,[2] Newport Beach Film Festival,[3] held its New England premiere at Rhode Island International Film Festival,[4] and commercially debuted for Moulin Rouge! at a theater in Del Mar, California.[5] In 2002, Scott represented the film at Creative Cafe on KOCT.[6]

Reception

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Josh Board at San Diego Reader called the film "hysterical" saying "it was a blast watching this little kid direct."[7]

Accolades

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Event / Festival Year Award Result Ref.
Hardacre Film Festival 2001 Best Short Film, Comedy Won [1][2]
Newport Beach Film Festival Best Story Won [2]
WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival Bronze-Original Comedy Won

References

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  1. ^ a b Dunn, Reed (August 3, 2001). "Independents Day: Hardacre film fest expands Tipton's horizons". Iowa City Press-Citizen. p. 16. Retrieved March 23, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ a b c d Redshaw, Rebecca (August 7, 2001). "The story behind filmmaking". The Desert Sun. p. 23. Retrieved March 23, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Newport Beach Film Festival". Los Angeles Times. March 29, 2001. Archived from the original on March 23, 2025. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
  4. ^ "RIIFF 2001 ALPHA LISTING" (PDF). Rhode Island International Film Festival. 2001. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
  5. ^ Elliott, David; Peterson, Karla; Jones, Welton (June 1, 2001). "Local short subject bows today at Del Mar theater". San Diego Union Tribune. ProQuest 271841378.
  6. ^ "KOCT's 'Creative Cafe' announces November guests". North County Times. November 8, 2002. p. 16. Retrieved March 23, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ Board, Josh (March 17, 2005). "And the Candy Bar Goes to..." San Diego Reader. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
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