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One Actor Short - 3

In ‘One Actor Short 3,’ Yuval David Brings Unparalleled Filmmaking Format Inviting Complete Strangers to Star in Film on Streets of New York City.

New York’s acclaimed new unscripted digital series has returned. The uniquely unparalleled, experimental and groundbreaking new series by visionary actor, host, and filmmaker Yuval David, continues now with the release of ‘One Actor Short 3.’

In his bold and daring new approach to guerrilla filmmaking and storytelling, Yuval created the concept of stepping into public areas of New York City with his film crew and inviting random strangers on the streets to star in a short film, which he directs and produces. He treats it as a playful exploration, as he fuses reality, documentary, and narrative into one film.

The trailblazing experimental filmmaker starts the production day not knowing what the genre or even the storyline of the film will be. The film is conceptualized and created on the spot.

If he convinces each new individual to immediately play a role in his film, Yuval then directs the new cast member through guided improvisation to play their new role. Completely in the moment, Yuval weaves together a storyline that progresses through each scene, informing the overall plot of the entire film.

Much of what makes this radically innovative new format work is that Yuval believes in “creating a safe space for each individual to feel welcome to be authentically playful,” as Yuval states.

A viral and film festival sensation, ‘One Actor Short’ is back with its third episode. This one organically became a sports-film, focusing on the mental, emotional, and physical journey of what it takes to run a marathon, with Central Park serving as the lush and lively backdrop to the completely improvised story.

In ‘One Actor Short 3,’ which follows the series’ previous two episodes – a crime procedural and a romantic comedy – Yuval fearlessly directs his random cast of strangers, including a middle school principal, a woman from Serbia, a long-distance runner, a man from France, and other New Yorkers – all complete strangers -- to play the roles of a coach, a dealer of performance-enhancing drugs, an athletic rival, and more, in the sports-themed film.

Much of the film surrounds how each member of the cast is able to support Yuval’s character into the mindset of competing in a marathon, by championing him, and talking him through his insecurities around quitting a prior marathon.

Following his real-life artistic mission “to entertain, uplift, and inspire,” Yuval embeds messages of positivity throughout ‘One Actor Short 3.’

“As long as I just keep moving forward, I think that’s what it’s all about,” his character says.

For more information on Yuval David, visit www.yuvaldavid.com, or his other channels at the following:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/YuvalDavid
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Yuval_David_
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YuvalDavid
Twitter: https://twitter.com/YuvalDavid
IMDb: https://IMDB.me/YuvalDavid

  • Yuval David
    Writer
    Narrative Shorts, Documentary Features, Web Series, Network TV, including "One Actor Short 1," "One Actor Short 2," "Better World," "The BetaLoop,"
  • Yuval David
    Director
    YouTube.com/YuvalDavid, "One Actor Short" web-series, The BetaLoop, The Plot Against America, The Michael J Fox Show, Unforgettable, What Would You Do, Days of Our Lives
  • Yuval David
    Producer
    YouTube.com/YuvalDavid, "One Actor Short" web-series, The BetaLoop, The Plot Against America, The Michael J Fox Show, Unforgettable, What Would You Do, Days of Our Lives
  • Yuval David
    Key Cast
    YouTube.com/YuvalDavid, "One Actor Short" web-series, The BetaLoop, The Plot Against America, The Michael J Fox Show, Unforgettable, What Would You Do, Days of Our Lives
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Experimental, Short, Web / New Media
  • Genres:
    web, webseries, short, narrative, documentary, sports, comedy, lgbtq, experimental, funny, episodic, new media
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 22 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 17, 2020
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    4K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Hollywood Just4Shorts Film And Screenplay Competition
    Hollywood
    United States
    Winner
Director Biography - Yuval David

Yuval David’s gift for bringing characters and complex narratives to life does not reside exclusively as an actor or host in front of the camera.

As a masterful storyteller and acclaimed filmmaker Yuval consistently creates compelling content, producing, directing, and writing narrative films, episodic series, and documentaries.

His work has earned him a plethora of awards and recognition. This includes Best Film, Best Direction, Best Experimental Film, Best Web Series, Best Special FX, and Best Sound Design, Audience Awards, Awards of Merit and Awards of Excellence. His original content, web series, feature and short films, and documentaries entertain, while also inspiring, empowering and captivating his audiences. This is seen across his digital series, such as ‘One Actor Short,’ ‘Better World,’‘Pranks of Kindness,’ “What Makes You Beautiful?” and “What Are You Good At?”, in addition to his short and feature films including “The BetaLoop” and “House of Fury.”

His groundbreaking work has been screened at and taken home dozens of awards from international film festivals, including The Big Apple Film Festival, NewFilmmakers Film Festival, NYC Independent Film Festival, Hollywood Just4Shorts Film Festival, Top Shorts Film Festival, Vegas CineFest International Film Festival, IndieFest, Accolade Global Film Festival, Best Shorts Film Festival, New York Lift-Off Film Festival, American Golden Picture Film Festival, European Cinematography Awards, Indie Short Fest, New York Film Awards, Independent Shorts Awards, Kosice International Film Festival, Prague International Film Festival, and Wallachia International Film Festival.

For more on Yuval, follow and subscribe:
Instagram.com/Yuval_David_
YouTube.com/YuvalDavid
Facebook.com/YuvalDavid
Twitter.com/YuvalDavid
IMDB.me/YuvalDavid

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Director Statement

Thank you for your consideration of "One Actor Short."

“One Actor Short” is an episodic film series that can be screened as individual films or as an episodic series. See the links below.

As a filmmaker and content creator, my creative mantra is to “entertain, uplift, and inspire.” During this time of world crisis, it seems to be needed now more than ever.

As an independent filmmaker, I think outside the box and treat filming as an experiment. With "One Actor Short" parts 1, 2, and 3, I have created a unique concept. And, I hope that your festival can help share it with audiences.

It is daring approach to guerrilla filmmaking and storytelling, where I step into public areas with my film crew and invite random strangers on the streets to star in a short film, which I direct and produce. The entire process is filmed, blending narrative, documentary, experimental, episodic, unscripted, and reality genres.

It is a directorial and acting challenge, as I direct and act alongside random strangers who join in the film, all while directing the crew.

=> The links to my “One Actor Short” film series are seen below.
I am the creator, director, and producer of narrative and documentary films, and a dozen web-series. Collaboration and creating opportunities for others are important concepts throughout. I focus on sharing different perspectives of narratives and representing social issues.

As an actor and tv host, most of my work is on network television, film, and theatre.

You can see more on me at
YuvalDavid.com
YouTube.com/YuvalDavid
instagram.com/Yuval_David_
facebook.com/YuvalDavid

Many thanks and best wishes,
Yuval

yuval@YuvalDavid.com

Links:

One Actor Short - 1:
https://youtu.be/p2574EJJGGg

One Actor Short - 2:
https://youtu.be/M80F6azwVnQ

One Actor Short - 3:
https://youtu.be/migZsBI9buM

Film Freeway:

One Actor Short - 1
https://filmfreeway.com/projects/1768943

One Actor Short - 2
https://filmfreeway.com/projects/1768970

One Actor Short - 3
https://filmfreeway.com/projects/1882622

Film Trailers:

Series:
https://youtu.be/28x5XOtLEU8

One Actor Short - 1
https://youtu.be/ZcWFtIJBvws

One Actor Short - 2
https://youtu.be/0eq1gMWOgP8

One Actor Short - 3
https://youtu.be/94aWDvlNrg4