An update on Play by Play, the live-action shortfilm I completed at the beginning of last year. This was a shortfilm I learned a great deal about things I had not a freakin’ clue. Most of the crew had never done anything like this previously myself included. It was my first experience directing actors (most of them kids) as well as my first experience working on sets with crew, pressure and a lot of unknowns. But it was worth it. I would repeat it all in a heartbeat.

So I wanted to share some good news. Given all the room for improvement the film could of use, it was still well received in Festivals. It was selected in over 15 film festivals and even got some awards. Congratulations to all involved who made it happen.

Arizona International Film Festival

Audience Award

Fresno Film Festival:

Audience Award
John Kelly Award for Excellence Cinematography

San Francisco International Film Festival

Golden Gate Award Nomination

Bay Area International Children’s Film Festival

Children’s Choice Award

Santa Rosa International Film Festival:

Winner Domestic Short Film

Durango Independent Film Festival:

Audience Award Best Short Film
Audience Award Best School Film

San Joaquin Children’s Film Festival:

Audience Award Best Short Film
Children’s Jury Award Best Short Film
Festival Jury Award Best Short Film

Phoenix Film Festival:

Best Live Action Short Film

Sedona Film Festival:

Runner Up Audience Award Best Short Film



Additionally, the film was chosen to be played at Virgin Airlines flights in Fall 2011. I was bummed I didn’t get a chance to see it play there myself. It’s been also played across high-schools in the United States because of its anti-bullying message. I was lucky to attend a couple of these screenings, and glad that making the film served some purpose. Thank to those who wrote about it. It was encouraging.

At one point, the film I believe will be available to view online. While there are parts that I can’t help to cringe because of the gnarly mistakes in it, etc…at one point I’m glad I even completed it and hopefully took the lessons for the next ones.


Carlos

 

 
I was fortunate enough to be interviewed at the Napa Film Festival to talk a little about my experience working on this shortfilm: