By the Book (film)

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By the Book is a 2013 comedy short film directed and written by Milan J. Glavies.

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Synopsis

Still reeling from being dumped, best friends Leo and Kate decide the best way to get over their exes is to rebound with each other. With a misguided self-help book as their handbook to happiness, the pair find love where they least expected.

Reception

The film was named Best Supporting Short Film at the Short Sweet Film Festival, [1] named Best Comedy at the Film Outside the Frame Festival, and was an Official Selection at the L.A. Indie Film Festival. [2] The film’s director received a nomination for Best Director at the Film Outside the Frame Festival. [3]

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References

  1. "By the Book". Short Sweet Film Fest.
  2. "Log Lines". LMU Film and Television. Archived from the original on 2015-10-15. Retrieved 2016-01-17.
  3. "Film Outside the Frame Nominees - Best Director". Los Angeles Loyolan. 25 October 2012.