This is a collection of feature and short films made by Independent filmmakers worldwide. These are all films accepted by the festival - 2 features and 7 shorts. You, as an audience member will vote to determine the winners in each category. When you vote, you'll award 1 to 5 points to a film, with 5 points as high.
The finalists you may vote for include:
Features:
1. Jack and the Treehouse by Jim Schneider, USA (feature)
2. How the Titanic Became My Lifeboat by Bjarney Ludviksdottir, Iceland (feature)
Shorts:
1. Red Balloon by Avi Federgreen, Canada
2. My Other Son (Mi Otro Hijo) by Gustavo Alonso, Argentina
3. Dad for Hire by Aaron Scully, Australia
4. Rainbow Stories – Peter, Mark, James and Einstein by Adam Bailey, United Kingdom
5. Make It Count by Romeo Jennison, USA
6. Christmas Summer by Ignacio Borderes, Argentina
7. Baggage by Einat Kieshet, Israel
An old man tells his grandson an unbelievable story from his life as a much younger man.
Juror comments: The Sea Never Forgets is a lovely short film about three men, the sea and beautiful endings. The relationship between the dad, his son and the grandfather is sure to make you smile, as it did me.
The storyline follows three generations of men – Dad, son and Grandpa – as they take off on a fishing trip together that ends with an unexpected a plot twist.
The storyline is well developed and, although a fantasy, quite believable. The camerawork is excellent, as is the audio. The beach location provides a perfect background to play out this story. The background music, although sparingly used, makes a positive impact at the opening and closing of the film. The actors are perfectly cast and their performances are quite believable. My favorite is the grandfather, who is teetering on the edge of dementia. The father’s concern for his dad is something that anyone who has dealt with an aging relative can relate to. When the grandfather shares his ocean rescue story with his grandson, the visuals are simple, but effective. We are brought right into his memory as we relive his dream – his dream of being rescued by a mysterious mermaid in the water. The younger boy serves as a conduit between his dad and granddad. This short film has some well-known actors in it – Shara McGlinn (Chicago Fire) and Brian Healy (Chicago Fire). The director’s son, Tristan Pace, plays the young boy, Jack.
The message of this story is to believe in your dreams, even if they take years to manifest.
I give The Sea Never Forgets 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 10 to 18. Julie S., KIDS FIRST!
- Year2021
- Runtime12:30
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorThomas Pace
- ScreenwriterThomas Pace
- ProducerThomas Pace
- CastVictor Holstein, Gunnar Lewis, Shara McGlinn, Brian Healy, Tristan Pace
This is a collection of feature and short films made by Independent filmmakers worldwide. These are all films accepted by the festival - 2 features and 7 shorts. You, as an audience member will vote to determine the winners in each category. When you vote, you'll award 1 to 5 points to a film, with 5 points as high.
The finalists you may vote for include:
Features:
1. Jack and the Treehouse by Jim Schneider, USA (feature)
2. How the Titanic Became My Lifeboat by Bjarney Ludviksdottir, Iceland (feature)
Shorts:
1. Red Balloon by Avi Federgreen, Canada
2. My Other Son (Mi Otro Hijo) by Gustavo Alonso, Argentina
3. Dad for Hire by Aaron Scully, Australia
4. Rainbow Stories – Peter, Mark, James and Einstein by Adam Bailey, United Kingdom
5. Make It Count by Romeo Jennison, USA
6. Christmas Summer by Ignacio Borderes, Argentina
7. Baggage by Einat Kieshet, Israel
An old man tells his grandson an unbelievable story from his life as a much younger man.
Juror comments: The Sea Never Forgets is a lovely short film about three men, the sea and beautiful endings. The relationship between the dad, his son and the grandfather is sure to make you smile, as it did me.
The storyline follows three generations of men – Dad, son and Grandpa – as they take off on a fishing trip together that ends with an unexpected a plot twist.
The storyline is well developed and, although a fantasy, quite believable. The camerawork is excellent, as is the audio. The beach location provides a perfect background to play out this story. The background music, although sparingly used, makes a positive impact at the opening and closing of the film. The actors are perfectly cast and their performances are quite believable. My favorite is the grandfather, who is teetering on the edge of dementia. The father’s concern for his dad is something that anyone who has dealt with an aging relative can relate to. When the grandfather shares his ocean rescue story with his grandson, the visuals are simple, but effective. We are brought right into his memory as we relive his dream – his dream of being rescued by a mysterious mermaid in the water. The younger boy serves as a conduit between his dad and granddad. This short film has some well-known actors in it – Shara McGlinn (Chicago Fire) and Brian Healy (Chicago Fire). The director’s son, Tristan Pace, plays the young boy, Jack.
The message of this story is to believe in your dreams, even if they take years to manifest.
I give The Sea Never Forgets 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 10 to 18. Julie S., KIDS FIRST!
- Year2021
- Runtime12:30
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorThomas Pace
- ScreenwriterThomas Pace
- ProducerThomas Pace
- CastVictor Holstein, Gunnar Lewis, Shara McGlinn, Brian Healy, Tristan Pace