Just a car
A short film about a young women who is going to sell her car. The narrative depicts all the past memories the old car holds for her. (A story based on the director/actor's own experience.)
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Marlisa DoubellDirector
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Simon AntoneliDirector
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Marlisa DoubellWriter
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Monde Kawana, Bench filmsProducer
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Marlisa DoubellProducer
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Marlisa DoubellKey Cast
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Project Type:Short
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Runtime:7 minutes
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Completion Date:February 28, 2017
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Country of Origin:South Africa
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Country of Filming:South Africa
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital, 35mm, RED
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Mercedes Bokeh Film FestivalCape Town
South Africa
April 11, 2017
South African Premiere -
Cape Town
South Africa
April 9, 2017
South African Premiere
Official Selection -
LA Shorts AwardsLos Angeles
United States
June 25, 2017
Platinum Award, Best Short Film -
Short Film Awards (SOFIES)New York, New York
United States
February 14, 2018
Finalist
Nominations/Award: Best Narrative; Best Style -
Rapid Lion Film FestivalJohannesburg
South Africa
March 2, 2018
Official selection -
Silver Screen Awards (SSSF)Florida
United States
February 2, 2018
Official selection -
Olympus Film FestivalL.A.. U.S.A.
United States
July 1, 2019
Winner, Best short film -
SA International Film FestivalCape Town
South Africa
March 3, 2019
Official Selection
Distribution Information
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SELF
Marlisa comes from a theatre based background and is self taught in film-making. Marlisa holds a BA degree in Psychology & English; a UK teachers qualifications (QTS & NQT) in Drama & English; and a post graduate degree from the Academy of Live & Recorded Arts in acting.
This story is based on my own experience and is created in loving memory of of my father. I wanted to create a visual poem and to offer something special to anyone who may have lost someone close.
A tribute to my father, Clive Ivan Doubell.