Sweetest Vacation
Now delivered in memorial to fallen Producer John Michael Elfers, 95th Academy Award® televised ceremony appearing Phillip E. Walker-MFA Stars in this much celebrated Serlingesque mini short film which quickly leads viewers on a suspenseful dark comedy fantasy romp through the mind. There an elder is thrust into a different world . . . via some assistance.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21979222/
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2022 Rancho Cucamonga 48Production CompanyOn The Rocks
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Phillip E. WalkerExecutive ProducerHapless Revenge
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John Michael ElfersProducerMoon Garden
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Ryan Stevens HarrisDirectorMoon Garden
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John Michael ElfersWriter
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Ryan Stephens HarrisWriter
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Phillip E. WalkerWriter
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Alberto Anaya LópezWriter
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Hope D. WilliamsWriter
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Katherine PhillipsWriter
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Margaret NewbornWriter
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Daniela LugoWriter
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Franklin WhitlatchWriter
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Jacquetta GreenWriter
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Ryan Stevens HarrisEditor
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Franklin WhitlatchCinematographer
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Phillip E. WalkerKey Cast"Lead"GettingPaid.US
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Margaret NewbornKey Cast"Supporting Actress"
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Vincent J. IsaacKey Cast"Supporting Actor"
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jacquetta GreenKey Cast"Supporting Actress"
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Mark ChinneryKey Cast"Supporting Actor"
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Daniela LugoKey Cast"Supporting Actress"
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Alberto Anaya LópezComposer
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Hope D. WilliamsArt Director & Production ManagerComing Home to Ghana
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Alberto Anaya LópezSound Design2022 Black History Month
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Katherine PhillipsAssistant Director & Photographer
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Dr. Ethel Pitts WalkerCaterer
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Phillip Eugene WalkerTrailer EditorThrobbing
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Marco BishayLocation HostOn The Rocks
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Project Type:Experimental, Short
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Genres:fantasy, Dark Comedy
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Runtime:5 minutes 47 seconds
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Completion Date:October 2, 2022
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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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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187+ AWARDS out of 212+ Nominations40+ COUNTRIES on 6 Continents
116+ SELECTIONS include the following live & in-person screenings: -
Global Film Festival RevolutionBarcelona
Spain
September 20, 2024
Interview of PhilE -
Beyond Hollywood International Film FestivalLos Angeles, California
United States
April 27, 2024 -
New York Movie AwardsNew York, NY
United States
March 24, 2024
New York Premiere
BEST ACTOR (Jan. 2024) -
Independent Film AwardsLeeds
United Kingdom
March 23, 2024
United Kingdom Premiere
BEST ACTOR SHORT FILM -
Film Tuition International Film FestivalIslamabad
Pakistan
March 10, 2024
Pakistani Premiere -
Kick The RulesLos Angeles, California
United States
February 14, 2024
BEST INDIE SHORT FILM -
Festival De IndieChennai, Tamil Nadu
India
February 10, 2024
BEST MEMORIAL, ASST. DIR., INTERVIEWER, SUPPORTING ACTRESS (Margaret), LOCKDOWN, DARK COMEDY, FILMMAKER, ACTOR, ADVERTISEMENT, EXEC. PROD. & PRODUCTION COMPANY -
Enjoy Film FestivalPergignan
France
May 22, 2024
Interview of PhilE -
Absurd Film FestivalCinfalonieri, Lombardia
Italy
April 12, 2024
BEST WES ANDERSON AWARD ~ Nov-Dec 2023 -
New Wave International Film & Script FestivalBerlin
Germany
February 22, 2024
Reviewed as "cinematic escapade" -
Beyond Borders International Film FestivalWest Bengal
India
February 20, 2024
Reviewed as "seamless suspense" -
Kick The RulesLos Angeles, California
United States
February 14, 2024 -
Mars International Film FestivalProvence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
France
February 11, 2024 -
Odyssey Script and Film FestivalLisboa
Portugal
February 1, 2024
Reviewed as "Tantalizing -
Parashar PrizeMohammad pur, Gopalganj , Bihar
India
January 21, 2024
Award Finalist -
Reel Harmony Film and Script FestivalLondon, England
United Kingdom
January 26, 2024
Reviewed as "imaginative and whimsical" -
Hollywood Star AwardsLos Angeles, California
United States
December 30, 2023
BEST ACTOR Award -
SOFIA Art Film AwardsCultural Center GB
Bulgaria
December 23, 2023
Bulgarian Premiere -
Art Film AwardsManapo
Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of
December 5, 2023
BEST COMEDFY Award
Macedonian Premiere -
Sacramento International Film Festival - WinterSacramento, Northern California
United States
December 17, 2023 -
International Short Film FestivalPune, Maharashtra
India
December 5, 2023 -
100 Films Retreat #3Rancho Cucamonga, California
United States
December 12, 2023 -
Hemet Film FestivalHemet, Southern California
United States
November 11, 2023 -
The Violette Film FestivalMerced, Central California
United States
November 11, 2023 -
Lisbon Film RendezvousLisbon
Portugal
December 5, 2023
Semi-Finalist -
Black Movie FestRancho Cucamonga, California
United States
October 9, 2023
Serlingesque Short Award -
Belgrade International Film FestivalBelgrade
Serbia
April 12, 2024
Serbian Debut -
Soul West Fest FilmPhoenix, AZ
United States
October 28, 2023
Arizona debut -
Temecula Valley Film FestivalTemecula, California
United States
October 14, 2023
Audience Favorite Nominee -
2023 Rancho Cucamonga 48 Opening Production MeetingRancho Cucamonga, California
United States
October 6, 2023 -
Glendale International Film FestivalGlendale, California
United States
October 1, 2023
Short Short nominee -
Academy Award® Nomination Qualifying Standard Theatrical 7 Day RunBeverly Hills, California
United States
September 24, 2023
GRAND OPENING
High Noon Daily 9/22-28/23 -
Wallachia International Film FestivalBucharest
Romania
September 16, 2023
Romanian Premiere -
Cine Soul Film Fest - SummerSacramento, Northern California
United States
August 20, 2023
NorCal Debut
BEST COMEDY AWARD -
Maharaja International Film FestivalAhmedabad
India
August 8, 2023
BEST SHORT FILM DIRECTOR, ACTOR, CINEMATOGRAPHER & TWO SUPPORTING ACTRESS AWARDS -
Phillip E. Walker Acting Retrospective Series #13Fairbanks, Alaska
United States
July 19, 2023
Alaskan Debut -
Micheaux Film Festival #5Los Angeles, California
United States
July 12, 2023
Los Angeles Debut -
Five Continents International Film FestivalPuerto Cruz
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
January 3, 2023
Spotlight Interview Coming -
Phillip E. Walker Acting Retrospective Series #12St. Louis, Missouri
United States
June 29, 2023
Midwestern USA Debut -
Roxbury International Film Festival 25th AnniversaryBoston, MA
United States
June 22, 2023
Eastern USA Debut
Opening Night Curtain Warmer -
Inaugural 100 Films RetreatRancho Cucamonga, California
United States
May 19, 2023 -
San Diego Black Film FestivalCalifornia
United States
April 30, 2023 -
Out of Africa International Film FestivalNairobi
Kenya
January 23, 2023 -
Black History Month State Tour LaunchRancho Cucamonga, California
United States
February 3, 2023 -
International Media Arts Film Festival AwardsKampala
Uruguay
December 10, 2022
African Premiere
WINNER -
Horror Film FestivalResistance
Argentina
November 30, 2022
South American Premiere
BEST Actor, Cast, Director, Drama & Script Finalist -
Best Of Inland Empire 48 Hour Film ProjectRedlands, California
United States
November 8, 2022
BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS, BEST DIRECTOR Runner-Up & REGIONAL 3rd PLACE -
Inland Empire 48 Hour Film ProjectOntario, California
United States
October 19, 2022
WORLD PREMIERE
AUDIENCE FAVORITE ~ Group A -
Indigenous Film RetreatsRancho Cucamonga, California
United States
October 9, 2022
1st Trailer Release
TOP MOVIE - Vacation
Ryan Stevens Harris is an award winning filmmaker, editor and exhibited artist. He grew up in North Carolina and Ohio, never far from the red glow of his mother’s darkroom, sketching on his drawing board and inventing stories. Later, he followed his passion by studying filmmaking both in London and at the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts in Los Angeles. From there he co-founded Fire Trial Films, a boutique production company focused on 35mm film production. In 2016, Harris directed “Whisper”, an animated music video for the indie band Playing to Vapors which was featured in a showcase at the SXSW Film Festival. Multi talented Harris edited the Lionsgate sci-fi blockbuster “Moonfall” (2022), as well as Netflix releases “2307: Winter’s Dream” (2016), “Darc” (2018) and “The Hard Way” (2019). He also cut “Watchtower” (2019), which was nominated for two Emmy’s and premiered at Festival de Cannes. Plus Ryan was an Additional Editor and Sound Designer on the war epic “Midway” (2019), which was #1 at the box office upon its release. Most recently, Harris wrote and directed “Moon Garden”, a lush dark fantasy shot on 35mm film stock with vintage lenses. This “Sweetest Vacation” volunteer director currently resides in Burbank, California.
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