The Prisoner (2013 film) explained

The Prisoner
Director:Mahmoud Shoolizadeh
Producer:Kim Murray
Starring:Paul Bathen
Ryan Michael Murray
Scott J. Smith
Cinematography:Peter Stahl
Editing:Mahmoud Shoolizadeh
Runtime:20 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

The Prisoner is a short fiction film directed by Mahmoud Shoolizadeh, and written by Sharon Y. Cobb in 2013, based on a short story that was written by Mahmoud Shoolizadeh. It has participated in several major international film festivals,[1] including the Montreal World Film Festival,[2] and East Lansing Film Festival.[3] Although the movie is based in Florida, it was totally shot in Coastal Georgia.[4] It won Best Short Film Award and Best Supporting Actor Award at Hollywood CineRocKom International Film Festival,[5] [6] and won Honorable Mention Jury Award at Indie Fest USA International Film Festival.[1] It also became a nominee for Best Director at Hollywood CineRocKom International film festival[5] [6] as well as Best Lead Actor and Best Supporting Actor at Red Dirt International Film Festival[1] [7] The film has been discussed in local Newspapers and Magazines.[4] [8] [9]

Plot

Sonny and Dub once shared a cell together. Now Sonny is a free man keeping his life as simple and care free as possible. While Dub is on Death Row and sentenced to be executed in a matter of days, Sonny comes to visit Dub one last time. Dub has a last request - a dying request that hopes to entrust Sonny with.

Awards and nominations

5- Award for Best short fiction film at Hollywood Cinerockom International Film Festival, October 2013[5]
4- Award for Best Supporting Actor at Hollywood Cinerockom International Film Festival, October 2013[5]
3- Honorable Mention Jury Award at Indie Fest USA International Film Festival, October 2013
2- Nomination for the Best Lead Actor at Red Dirt International Film Festival, OK, USA, Oct 2013[1] [7]
1- Nomination for the Best Supporting Lead Actor at Red Dirt International Film Festival, OK, USA, Oct 2013[1] [7]

Festival Participations

12- Lucerne International Film Festival, Switzerland, Oct 2014[1]
11- Amelia Island International Film Festival, FL, USA, Feb 2014[10]
10- Hong Kong Cinerockom International Film Festival, Hong Kong, Dec 2013
9- Hollywood Cinerockom International Film Festival, CA, LA, USA, Oct 2013[6]
8- East Lansing International Film Festival, MI, USA, Nov 2013[3] [11]
7- Red Dirt International Film Festival, OK, USA, Oct 2013 [1] [7] [12]
6- Indie Fest USA International Film Festival, CA, USA, Oct 2013[1]
5- Laughlin International Film Festival, NV, USA, Oct 2013[13]
4- Vagrant International Film Festival, Minsk, Belarus, Sept 2013[6]
3- Trinity International Film Festival, MI, USA, Sept 2013[1] [14]
2- Montreal World International Film Festival, Canada, Aug 2013[2]
1- Gwinnett International Film Festival, GA, USA, Jun, 2013

References

  1. Web site: The Prisoner at International Film Fests | Sharon y. Cobb . 2014-07-03 . 2014-05-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140502032940/http://www.sharonycobb.com/2013/09/21/short-film-the-prisoner-at-international-film-fests/ . dead .
  2. Web site: Movie-The Prisoner . 2014-05-01 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140502032425/http://www.ffm-montreal.org/en/343-en_the-prisoner.html . 2014-05-02 .
  3. Web site: Archived copy . 2014-07-03 . 2015-02-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150215060034/http://elff.festivalgenius.com/2013/films/theprisoner_mahmoudshoolizadeh_elff2013#reviews . dead .
  4. Web site: Coastal Georgia Film Alliance Brings Award-winning Director to Camden to Shoot "The Prisoner".
  5. Web site: CineRockom International Film Festival . 2014-08-14 . 2016-04-06 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160406024553/http://www.cinerockom.com/#!awards/cee5 . dead .
  6. Web site: Movie producers are rolling in camera ready" Camden County thanks to Coastal Georgia Film Alliance. https://web.archive.org/web/20140717135202/http://members.jacksonville.com/news/georgia/2014-04-20/story/movie-producers-are-rolling-camera-ready-camden-county-thanks-coastal . 2014-07-17. April 20, 2014. Jared. Keever .
  7. Web site: Archived copy . 2015-09-28 . 2015-09-28 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150928163158/http://www.reddirtfilmfestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/NOMINATIONS-for-2013-Red-Dirt-FF.pdf . dead .
  8. Web site: Camden County ready for new movie. 2 January 2013 .
  9. Web site: Georgia information blog: Sights .
  10. Web site: Film Guide . 2014-05-01 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140502032105/https://www.ameliaislandfilmfestival.org/film-guide.html . 2014-05-02 .
  11. http://elff.festivalgenius.com/2013/films/page/6
  12. Web site: Archived copy . 2015-09-28 . 2015-09-28 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150928173448/http://www.reddirtfilmfestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/2013-SCHEDULE-AND-FILMS.pdf . dead .
  13. Web site: 2013 Film Schedule . 2014-05-01 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150928152450/http://www.laughlinfilmfestival.com/History_/LIFF_2013/2013_Film_Schedule/2013_film_schedule.html . 2015-09-28 .
  14. http://trinityinternationalfilmfest.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_22.html

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