Private Project

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/

  • Ryan Stevens Harris
    Director
    Moon Garden
  • John Michael Elfers
    Writer
  • Ryan Stephens Harris
    Writer
  • Phillip E. Walker
    Writer
  • Alberto Anaya López
    Writer
  • Hope D. Williams
    Writer
  • Katherine Phillips
    Writer
  • Margaret Newborn
    Writer
  • Daniela Lugo
    Writer
  • Franklin Whitlatch
    Writer
  • Jacuetta Green
    Writer
  • John Michael Elfers
    Producer
  • Phillip E. Walker
    Key Cast
    "Lead"
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  • Margaret Newborn
    Key Cast
    "Supporting Actress"
  • Vincent J. Isaac
    Key Cast
    "Supporting Actor"
  • Franklin Whitlatch
    Cinematographer
  • Alberto Anaya López
    Composer
  • Hope D. Williams
    Art Director & Production Manager
    2022 Black History Month
  • Katherine Phillips
    Assistant Director & Photographer
  • Dr. Ethel Pitts Walker
    Caterer
  • Alberto Anaya López
    Sound Design
  • Marco Bishay
    Location Host
  • Phillip E. Walker
    Executive Producer
    MDJ Reunion
  • Ryan Stevens Harris
    Editor
  • Phillip Eugene Walker
    Trailer Editor
    Throbbing
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short
  • Genres:
    fantasy, Dark Comedy
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 47 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 2, 2022
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • 153+ AWARDS out of 173+ Nominations
    30+ COUNTRIES on 6 Continents
    83+ SELECTIONS include following live & in-person screenings:
  • Parashar Prize
    Mohammad pur, Gopalganj , Bihar
    India
    January 21, 2024
  • Sacramento International Film Festival - Winter
    Sacramento, Northern California
    United States
    December 17, 2023
  • Hemet Film Festival
    Hemet, Southern California
    United States
    November 11, 2023
  • The Violette Film Festival
    Merced, Central California
    United States
    November 11, 2023
  • Odyssey Script and Film Festival
    Lisboa
    Portugal
    November 12, 2023
  • 100 Films Retreat #3
    Rancho Cucamonga, California
    United States
    December 12, 2023
  • Rising Stars
    City of Carson, California
    United States
    February 17, 2024
  • Belgrade International Film Festival
    Belgrade
    Serbia
    April 12, 2024
    Serbian Debut
  • Lisbon Film Rendezvous

    Portugal
    November 26, 2023
    semi-finalist
  • Soul West Fest Film
    Phoenix, AZ
    United States
    October 28, 2023
    Arizona debut
  • Temecula Valley Film Festival
    Temecula, California
    United States
    October 14, 2023
    Audience Favorite Nominee
  • Black Movie Fest
    Rancho Cucamonga, California
    United States
    October 9, 2023
    Serlingesque Short Award
  • 2023 Rancho Cucamonga 48 Opening Production Meeting
    Rancho Cucamonga, California
    United States
    October 6, 2023
  • Glendale International Film Festival
    Glendale, California
    United States
    October 1, 2023
    Short Short nominee
  • Academy Award® Nomination Qualifying Standard Theatrical 7 Day Run
    Beverly Hills, California
    United States
    September 24, 2023
    GRAND OPENING
    High Noon Daily 9/22-28/23
  • Wallachia International Film Festival
    Bucharest
    Romania
    September 16, 2023
    Romanian Premiere
  • Cine Soul Film Fest - Summer
    Sacramento, Northern California
    United States
    August 20, 2023
    NorCal Debut
    BEST COMEDY AWARD
  • Maharaja International Film Festival
    Ahmedabad
    India
    August 8, 2023
    BEST SHORT FILM DIRECTOR, ACTOR, CINEMATOGRAPHER & TWO SUPPORTING ACTRESS AWARDS
  • Phillip E. Walker Acting Retrospective Series #13
    Fairbanks, Alaska
    United States
    July 19, 2023
    Alaskan Debut
  • Micheaux Film Festival #5
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    July 12, 2023
    Los Angeles Debut
  • Phillip E. Walker Acting Retrospective Series #12
    St. Louis, Missouri
    United States
    June 29, 2023
    Midwestern USA Debut
  • Roxbury International Film Festival 25th Anniversary
    Boston, MA
    United States
    June 22, 2023
    Eastern USA Debut
    Opening Night Curtain Warmer
  • Inaugural 100 Films Retreat
    Rancho Cucamonga, California
    United States
    May 19, 2023
  • San Diego Black Film Festival
    California
    United States
    April 30, 2023
  • Out of Africa International Film Festival
    Nairobi
    Kenya
    January 23, 2023
  • Five Continents International Film Festival
    Puerto Cruz
    Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
    January 3, 2023
    Spotlight Interview Coming
  • Black History Month State Tour Launch
    Rancho Cucamonga, California
    United States
    February 3, 2023
  • International Media Arts Film Festival Awards
    Kampala
    Uruguay
    December 10, 2022
    African Premiere
    WINNER
  • Horror Film Festival
    Resistance
    Argentina
    November 30, 2022
    South American Premiere
    BEST Actor, Cast, Director, Drama & Script Finalist
  • Best Of Inland Empire 48 Hour Film Project
    Redlands, California
    United States
    November 8, 2022
    BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS, BEST DIRECTOR Runner-Up & REGIONAL 3rd PLACE
  • Inland Empire 48 Hour Film Project
    Ontario, California
    United States
    October 19, 2022
    WORLD PREMIERE
    AUDIENCE FAVORITE ~ Group A
  • Indigenous Film Retreats
    Rancho Cucamonga, California
    United States
    October 9, 2022
    1st Trailer Release
    TOP MOVIE - Vacation
Director Biography - Ryan Stevens Harris

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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