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The Brightest Star

Synopsis: 

The brightest star is a sad tale about a daughter giving her mother one last gift. 

Runtime: 
5:28
Information for the Audience: 

The Brightest star was written after the loss of writer/ producer Lee O'Connor's father. 

Losing his father to Cancer, Lee wrote this short story with the idea of turning it into a tale for kids, explaining that when you pass away you are joined with the stars to watch over your loved ones forever.

The project was filmed with zero money, two crew members, Grant and Lee and three actors Ross, Victoria and Grace. We all powered through and shot this film in half a day. 

Screenings / Awards: 

 

  • Tops Short Film Festival
    Best Indie Film
  • Reading Fringe Film Festival
    Reading, UK
  • Apex Short Film Festival
    Minnesota, USA
  • Roma Cinema DOC
    Rome, Italy
  • Direct Short & Documentary Film Festival
    USA
  • TMFF monthly Film Festival
     
  • Indie Film Festival 
    Switzerland
  • Move Me Productions Short Film Festival
    Belgium 
     
  • International Euro Film Festival
    Marbella, Spain 
    Best Fiction Short Film
  • Open Door Short Film Showcase
    Best Drama
  • Magwill International Film Festival
    USA
  • Unrestricted View Film Festival
    London 
    United Kingdom
  • ShortPole London IFF
    LONDON 
    United Kingdom
  • Los Angeles Cinefest
    Los Angeles 
    United States
  • Short Stop International Film Festival 
    Glasgow 
    United Kingdom
  • Melbourne Indie Film Festival
    Melbourne 
    Australia
  • Barcelona Planet Film Festival 
    Barcelona 
    Spain

 

Distribution budget: 
There was no budget.
Directed by: 
Grant Pollard.
Writing credits: 
Lee O'Connor
Cast: 
Ross Owen Williams, Victoria Welton, Grace Welton.
Produced by: 
Lee O'Connor
Release Date: 
Friday, July 8, 2016
Total votes: 640