Waiting for Woody

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Waiting for Woody
Directed by Grant Heslov
Screenplay byGrant Heslov
Produced by Robert Bauer
StarringGrant Heslov
Edited byDavid Klandrud
Music by Jay Gruska
Release date
  • 1998 (1998)
Running time
30 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Waiting for Woody is a 1998 drama short film directed by and starring Grant Heslov.

Contents

Plot

Cast

Accolades

YearAwardCategoryRecipientResult
2007Art Film FestivalJury Award Grant Heslov Won
Florida Film Festival Grand Jury Award for Best ShortWon
Molodist Best Short Fiction FilmNominated
New York International Independent Film and Video FestivalBest Short ComedyWon

Releases

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