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SmileA film by Chris Mais Chris Mais’ page

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    • Run time: 8 minutes
    • Country of origin: United States
  • Genre:
    Children
  • Synopsis:

    This animated short film tells the story of Smile, a lonely but caring happy face toy who befriends a happy face balloon. Their cherished friendship and lives become threatened as a jealous Pirate seeks to destroy them both. The menacing deeds of Pirate lead Smile on a daring rescue mission to save the balloon from certain peril. Smile must find his courage and wit if he is to save the balloon from the clutches of the evil Pirate. A climatic sword fight between Smile and Pirate determines the fate of the treasured friendship.(more)

    • Director:
      Chris Mais
    • Writer(s):
      Chris Mais
    • Producer(s):
      Chris Mais and Mark Robertson (Co-Produced by Blaine Behringer and Damien Navarro Associate Producer Ilja Magura)
    • Cast and Credits:

      Cast:
      PIRATE..... Joel Moffett, SMILE ..... Joel Moffett, DOG... J.A.C.K.
      Crew:
      Sound Design and Foley by Megan Foley and Jimmy Bell

  • Prior Festival Screenings:
    • Big Bear Lake Film Festival: September, 2006
    • SIGGRAPH, 2005
    • Newport Beach Film Festival, 2006
    • Palm Springs International Festival of Shorts, 2005
    • Brooklyn Kidsfilmfest, 2005
    • Cecil Awards, 2005
    • Santa Barbara International Film Festival,
    • Ion International Animation Festival,
    • Park City Film Music Festival,
    • Omaha Film Festival, Delray Beach Film Festival,
    • San Diego International Children's Film Festival,
    • Malibu Film Festival,
    • Newport Beach Film Festival,
    • Nashville Flim Festival,
    • Seoul International Cartoon and Animation Festival,
    • Brooklyn's Kidsfilmfest,
    • Jackson Hole Film Festival,
    • Heart of Gold International Film Festival,
    • Sunscreen Film Festival,
    • Big Bear Film Festival,
    • Winnipeg International Film Festival,
    • Newport International Film Festival,
    • Waterfront Film Festival
    • Solstice Film Festival,
    • Festival Internacional de Escuelas de Cine
  • Awards:
    • Best Student Animation, Narrative/Storytelling: SIGGRAPH 2005 -
    • Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking - Family Short Film: Newport Beach Film Festival, 2006
    • Audience Favorite Award Runner Up: Palm Springs International Festival of Shorts, 2005
    • Honorable Mention: Brooklyn Kidsfilmfest, 2005
    • Best Visual Effects: Cecil Awards, 2005
    • Gold Medal for Excellence - Audience Choice for Best Impact of Music in an Animated Short Film: Park City Film Music Festival, 2005
    • Sunscreen Film Festival
 

                                                                                                                                                       

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