The Neighbor
2005
"Sometimes you can't choose your friends…"
Ryan tries to befriend his new neighbor, whether she likes it or not.
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Shooting Format: Digital
Running Time: 17 minutes
Key Cast:
Todd Michael Thompson, Linda Hartley
Key Crew:
Director: Jolie Hales
Writer: Jolie Hales
Producer: Jolie Hales
Cinematographer: Jeff Twede
Music: Michelle Leach
Synopsis:
Since the day the moving truck showed up across the street, Ryan was determined to befriend his new neighbor. Despite numerous rejections in welcoming the fiery Latina to the neighborhood, he refused to give up. Through his determination to make a new friend, Ryan soon realized that behind his neighbor's guarded ways was simply a broken heart.
Upcoming Screenings:
TBD
Awards:
Second Place - Seguin Film & Arts Festival, 2005
Second Place - Outhouse Film & Video Festival, 2006
Official Selection - Gloria Film Festival, 2006
Official Selection - Documentary & Fiction Festival of Hollywood, 2006
Official Selection - Foursite Film Festival, 2006
Official Selection - Through Women's Eyes Film Festival, 2006
Official Selection - Delray Beach Film Festival, 2006
Official Selection - Show-Me Missioura International Film Festival, 2006
Official Selection - Magnolia Independent Film Festival, 2006
Official Selection - LDS Film Festival, 2006
Official Selection - Ripon College Film Festival, 2006
Official Selection - Eureka Springs Digital Film Festival, 2005
Official Selection - Bare Bones Script-2-Screen Festival, 2005
Stories from Set:
Shooting in Utah during March was a little difficult, because one day it would rain, the next day it was sunny, and the next day it would snow. Continuity was a bear. But in the end, luck was on our side and we got what we needed.