Life Was Wonderful
"Life Was Wonderful" is a Psycho/Thriller following the story of Jason Miles, a young award winning journalist who relocates to Los Angeles and unfortunately finds his life turned upside down because of his selfish choices.
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Toy AlanDirector
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Toy AlanWriter
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Toy AlanProducer
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DJ HayeProducerDakotachrome
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Jenny G. JacksonExecutive ProducerThe Quest For World Peace
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Paul FerroKey Cast"Jason Miles"
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Rocio de La GranaKey Cast"Sarah Temple"
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David Alan GrafKey Cast"Frank Temple"
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Michelle DionKey Cast"Stacey"
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Rahsun HerkulKey Cast"Robert Wilkins"
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Nicole PeplinskiKey Cast"Jane Harris"
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Shea CorothersKey Cast"Office Worker"
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Franco LimaKey Cast"Journalist"
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Bogdan PostelnicuKey Cast"Police Officer #1"
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Malcom XavierKey Cast"Police Officer #2"
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Lawrence LockeKey Cast"Jail Gaurd"
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Samantha Louise LopezKey Cast"Desk Officer"
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Rahsun HerkulKey Cast"Cindy Miles"
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Jason LevkulichKey Cast"Dispatcher"
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Wilson ChangKey Cast"Uber Driver"
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Herbie BaezKey Cast"Bar Attendee"
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Amiee LishKey Cast"Bar Attendee"
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Dara LoyKey Cast"Bar Attendee"
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Dominic CarterKey Cast"Bar Attendee"
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Melissa WedderburnKey Cast"Bar Attendee"
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Franko LimaAssistant Director
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Gabriel OliveriaDirector of Photography
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Sarah LeeperEditor
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Jim ParkerMaster Sound Mixer
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Abood AlbadarinCamera Operator
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Billy Briggs1st AC
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Newton Ward2nd AC
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Quinton MountainGrip
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Arran AlpsB- Roll Cinematographer
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Natalie NixScript Supervisor
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Jape TuccineProduction Designer
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Danny EspinozaSound Mixer
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Marco Valerio AntoniniMusic Composer
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Elena maroMusic Composer
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Kao MiyamotoMake-up Artist
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Project Type:Short, Student
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Genres:suspense, thriller, drama
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Runtime:18 minutes
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Completion Date:October 13, 2020
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Production Budget:20,000 USD
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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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Shooting Format:Pro Res 422, Alexa Mini
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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:Yes - Los Angeles Film School
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Super Indie Los Angeles Film FestivalLos Angeles
United States
March 14, 2021
North America
Winner : Best Short Film Director -
Super Indie Los Angeles Film FestivalLos Angeles
United States
March 14, 2021
North America
Winner : Best Thriller Short -
Los Angeles Film AwardsLos Angeles
United States
April 2, 2021
North America
Best Student Film -
Los Angeles Film AwardsLos Angeles
United States
April 2, 2021
North America
Best Sound Design - Jim Parker -
Los Angeles Film AwardsLos Angeles
United States
April 2, 2021
North America
Best Editing - Sarah Parker -
Independent Shorts AwardsLos Angeles
United States
March 16, 2021
North America
Winner : Best Director -
Independent Shorts AwardsLos Angeles
United States
March 16, 2021
North America
Winner : Best Actor -
Independent Shorts AwardsLos Angeles
United States
March 16, 2021
North America
Winner : Best Student Film -
Prison City Film FestivalHuntsville, TX
United States
February 25, 2021
North America
Winner : Best Narrative Short -
Prison City Film FestivalHuntsville, TX
United States
February 25, 2021
North America
Winner : Best Narrative Short DIrector -
Prison City Film FestivalHuntsville, TX
United States
February 25, 2021
North America
Winner : Best Suspense Thriller SHort -
Prison City Film FestivalHuntsville, TX
United States
February 25, 2021
North America
Winner: Best Narrative SHort Actor : Paul Ferro -
Prison City Film FestivalHuntsville, TX
United States
February 25, 2021
North America
Winner : Best Narrative Short Sound Mixing -
Prison City Film FestivalHuntsville, TX
United States
February 25, 2021
North America
Winner : Best Overall Student Film -
Prison City Film FestivalHuntsville, TX
United States
February 25, 2021
North America
Winner : Best Narrative Short Makeup -
Independent Shorts AwardsLos Angeles
United States
March 16, 2021
North America
Winner : Best Sound Design -
Independent Shorts AwardsLos Angeles
United States
March 16, 2021
North America
Winnner : Award of Excellence -
Tampa Bay Film Society's Movie NightTampa
United States
March 17, 2021
North America
Selection -
Venice ShortsLos Angeles
United States
March 17, 2021
North America
Selection -
Chicago Indie Film AwardsChicago
United States
North America
Selection -
Hollywood Blood Horror FestivalLos Angeles
United States
April 1, 2021
North America
Best Producer - Toy Alan , DJ Haye , Jenny G. Jackson -
Hollywood Blood Horror FestivalLos Angeles
United States
April 1, 2021
North America
Best Thriller -
Hollywood Blood Horror FestivalLos Angeles
United States
April 1, 2021
North America
Best First Time Director -
Hollywood Blood Horror FestivalLos Angeles
United States
April 1, 2021
North America
Best Actor -
Hollywood Blood Horror FestivalLos Angeles
United States
April 1, 2021
North America
Best Cinematography - Gabriel Oliveria -
Hollywood Blood Horror FestivalLos Angeles
United States
April 1, 2021
North America
Best Editing - Sarah Leeper -
Hollywood Blood Horror FestivalLos Angeles
United States
April 1, 2021
North America
Best Costume Design - Bobby Cushions -
Hollywood Blood Horror FestivalLos Angeles
United States
April 1, 2021
North America
Best Special FX - Kao Miyamoto -
Hollywood Blood Horror FestivalLos Angeles
United States
April 1, 2021
North America
Best Poster Design -
Athens International Film FestivalAthens
Greece
March 30, 2021
North America
Best Sound Design - Jim Parker -
Phoeniex ShortsOttawa
Canada
April 16, 2021
North America
Best Horror/Thriller -
V.I.Z. Film Fest
Italy
April 15, 2021
North America
Best trailer - Sarah leeper -
Reale Film FestivalCinisello Balsamo,
Italy
March 31, 2021
North America
Honorable Mention
South Florida native, Toy Alan, is an upcoming creative filmmaker with a passion to share stories with the world through his own lens. After getting his feet wet as a promotional photographer for 15 years, Toy's filmmaking career took off in Nashville around 2011. He's worked with several players in the music industry, such as Omega Swan and Brown Browns Band, directing and producing music videos. With immediate success Toy was eager to hone in on his craft.
In 2015, Toy was accepted into the Los Angeles Film School where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Directing and Screenwriting. While attending LAFS, he tacked on a few other credits to his resume, such as 2019 Indie Film "Dakotachrome" and 2020's "Laugh it Off". After working in Los Angeles for 8 years and releasing his most successful film, a Psycho/ Thriller, "Life Was Wonderful". Toy relocated back to Nashville in 2020 where he continues to screen write and direct films.
With his production company "Good Fools Company" and a handful of scripts in hand, Toy looks forward to collaborating on future endeavors, focusing on narrative films and other series. In this post covid era Toy is ready to share his stories about others and continue to entertain the world.
If one falls from a successful path they will try their best to get back on top. Jason Miles is a flawed hero who learns first hand how to save a life even if it means destroying his own. Sacrifice is the ultimate test of a character's heart and love for others.