Long Live Xander the Great

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Long Live Xander the Great
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Directed byDevin Scott
Written byDevin Scott
Produced byJeanne Scott
Narrated by Jordan Jacobo
CinematographyRob Amato

Long Live Xander the Great is a 2024 true fiction short film by Devin Scott. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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Plot

Jacobo reflects on his childhood and discovers the flaws from the parenting of his relatable family.

Cast

Jordan Jacobo as the Narrator [2]

Production

It was made as a found footage film, focusing on the relationships of children and their parents. [2] Most of the footage was acquired by Jeanne's friend of a friend in Wisconsin. [5]

Release

The film premiered at the GI Film Festival San Diego on May 10, 2024. [1] [2]

Reception

Alan Ng at Film Threat gave it a 7.5 out of 10, claiming it "will conjure up enough feelings for the young sons and daughters still living inside of us today." [4] Jason Knight at UK Film Review scored in 3 out of 5, saying it "is a rare piece of work that tells an intriguing story about family, crime and motorcycles." [3] The film was nominated for Best Local Film at GI Film Festival San Diego. [2] [6]

References

  1. 1 2 Encinas, Ciara (2024-05-02). "GI Film Festival returns next week with locally created films". KGTV . Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Fulcher, Albert (2024-04-20). "Film festival features work of South County actor, director". The Star-News . Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  3. 1 2 Knight, Jason (2023-09-15). "Long Live Xander the Great Review | Film Reviews". UK Film Review. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  4. 1 2 Ng, Alan (2023-08-17). "Long Live Xander the Great Featured, Reviews Film Threat". Film Threat . Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  5. ↑ "GI Film Festival to feature locally produced movie". San Diego Union Tribune . 2024-05-03.
  6. ↑ "Long Live Xander the Great". GI Film Festival San Diego . Archived from the original on 2024-05-02. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
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