Sweetest Vacation
Now delivered in memorial to fallen Producer John Michael Elfers, 95th Academy Award® televised ceremony appearing Phillip E. Walker Stars in this much celebrated Serlingesque mini short film which leads viewers on a dark comedy fantasy romp through the mind. There an elder is thrusted into a different world . . . via some assistance.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21979222/
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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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Jacuetta GreenWriter
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John Michael ElfersProducer
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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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Franklin WhitlatchCinematographer
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Alberto Anaya LópezComposer
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Hope D. WilliamsArt Director & Production Manager2022 Black History Month
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Katherine PhillipsAssistant Director & Photographer
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Dr. Ethel Pitts WalkerCaterer
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Alberto Anaya LópezSound Design
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Marco BishayLocation Host
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Phillip E. WalkerExecutive ProducerMDJ Reunion
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Ryan Stevens HarrisEditor
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Phillip Eugene WalkerTrailer EditorThrobbing
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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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153+ AWARDS out of 173+ Nominations30+ COUNTRIES on 6 Continents
83+ SELECTIONS include following live & in-person screenings: -
Parashar PrizeMohammad pur, Gopalganj , Bihar
India
January 21, 2024 -
Sacramento International Film Festival - WinterSacramento, Northern California
United States
December 17, 2023 -
Hemet Film FestivalHemet, Southern California
United States
November 11, 2023 -
The Violette Film FestivalMerced, Central California
United States
November 11, 2023 -
Odyssey Script and Film FestivalLisboa
Portugal
November 12, 2023 -
100 Films Retreat #3Rancho Cucamonga, California
United States
December 12, 2023 -
Rising StarsCity of Carson, California
United States
February 17, 2024 -
Belgrade International Film FestivalBelgrade
Serbia
April 12, 2024
Serbian Debut -
Lisbon Film Rendezvous
Portugal
November 26, 2023
semi-finalist -
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 -
Black Movie FestRancho Cucamonga, California
United States
October 9, 2023
Serlingesque Short Award -
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 -
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 -
Five Continents International Film FestivalPuerto Cruz
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
January 3, 2023
Spotlight Interview Coming -
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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