The $5 Movie

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The $5 Movie
Directed by Devin 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.

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Plot

A Spielbergian kid directs his way into Hollywood.

Cast

Production

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

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

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

Accolades

Event / FestivalYearAwardResultRef.
Hardacre Film Festival 2001Best Short Film, ComedyWon [1] [2]
Newport Beach Film Festival Best StoryWon [2]
WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival Bronze-Original ComedyWon

References

  1. 1 2 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. 1 2 3 4 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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