Passing
2007
"We walk by stories every day…"
Upon watching a customer in a flower shop, grumpy old Rob comes to a realization that inspires him to see his own life in a different light.
Genre: Drama
Shooting Format: HD
Running Time: 5 minutes
Key Cast:
Todd Michael Thompson, Jerry Ellison, Holly Larson, Kaydee Brown, Kaitlyn Kinsey
Key Crew:
Director: Jolie Hales
Writer: Jolie Hales
Producer: Jolie Hales, David Skousen
Cinematographer: David Skousen
Editor: Ann Skales
Sound Designer: David Skousen
Synopsis:
Customers and employees watch as a young man enters the local flower shop to pick up the usual love-professing items: heart balloons, cards, and of course, flowers. Some onlookers smile, while an aged Rob can't help but look on in annoyance and disgust. It is only after Rob leaves the flower shop that he realizes things are not always as they seem… a realization that inspires Rob to see his own life in a different light.
Upcoming Screenings:
TBD
Awards:
Worldwide DVD Distribution - Spiritual Cinema Circle, 2008 - spiritualcinemacircle.com
Domestic DVD Distribution - Best of the LDS Film Festival, 2008 - ldsfilmfestival.org
Best Student Film - Gloria Film Festival, 2008 - gloriafilmfestival.bside.com
Honorable Mention - LDS Film Festival, 2008 - ldsfilmfestival.org
Finalist - Best Woman Filmmaker - West Chester Film Festival, 2008 - westchesterfilmfestival.com
Official Selection - NewFilmmakers New York, 2009 - newfilmmakers.com
Official Selection - Naperville Film Festival - naperfilm.org
Official Selection - Brandywine Digital Film Festival, 2008
Official Selection - Reynolda Film Festival, 2008 - reynoldsfilmfestival.com
Official Selection - Newport Beach Film Festival, 2008 - newportbeachfilmfest.com
Official Selection - Whittier Film Festival, 2008 - whittierfilm.org
Official Selection - Foursite Film Festival, 2008 - foursitefilmfest.com
Official Selection - George Lindsey UNA Film Festival, 2008 - lindseyfilmfest.com
Official Selection - Muskegon Film Festival, 2008 - muskegonfilmfestival.com
Official Selection - Treasure Coast International Film Festival, 2008 - tcifilmfest.com
Stories from Set:
Our talented cinematographer got in a car accident on the way to set while towing all of our equipment. While other people would have gone home for the day, Dave instead loaded any vital equipment into another vehicle, drove to set, and we still got all our shots. It was the last day I could be in town to shoot, so if he hadn't have done that, we probably wouldn't have finished the film.
Director's Statement:
I wrote and directed "Passing" because I wanted to show a story that demonstrates how often we as members of a society make different judgements, both positive and negative, about the people we see around us, when often times we never truly know what a person is going through. Often these judgements are inaccurate, despite the credit we give them.
I think it’s human nature to look at other people as being happier and having an easier life than our own, when really, few people may live such a life. Behind closed doors lie the secrets and pains of the heart, and perhaps if we knew the truth about each other, we would realize just how fortunate we are and be more grateful for the life we lead.
Despite the sadness displayed in the film, it is my wish viewers can see past the heartache to the greater message of hope and joy. While life may be hard on occasion, we still have a lot to live for.
TBD
Awards:
Worldwide DVD Distribution - Spiritual Cinema Circle, 2008 - spiritualcinemacircle.com
Domestic DVD Distribution - Best of the LDS Film Festival, 2008 - ldsfilmfestival.org
Best Student Film - Gloria Film Festival, 2008 - gloriafilmfestival.bside.com
Honorable Mention - LDS Film Festival, 2008 - ldsfilmfestival.org
Finalist - Best Woman Filmmaker - West Chester Film Festival, 2008 - westchesterfilmfestival.com
Official Selection - NewFilmmakers New York, 2009 - newfilmmakers.com
Official Selection - Naperville Film Festival - naperfilm.org
Official Selection - Brandywine Digital Film Festival, 2008
Official Selection - Reynolda Film Festival, 2008 - reynoldsfilmfestival.com
Official Selection - Newport Beach Film Festival, 2008 - newportbeachfilmfest.com
Official Selection - Whittier Film Festival, 2008 - whittierfilm.org
Official Selection - Foursite Film Festival, 2008 - foursitefilmfest.com
Official Selection - George Lindsey UNA Film Festival, 2008 - lindseyfilmfest.com
Official Selection - Muskegon Film Festival, 2008 - muskegonfilmfestival.com
Official Selection - Treasure Coast International Film Festival, 2008 - tcifilmfest.com
Stories from Set:
Our talented cinematographer got in a car accident on the way to set while towing all of our equipment. While other people would have gone home for the day, Dave instead loaded any vital equipment into another vehicle, drove to set, and we still got all our shots. It was the last day I could be in town to shoot, so if he hadn't have done that, we probably wouldn't have finished the film.
Director's Statement:
I wrote and directed "Passing" because I wanted to show a story that demonstrates how often we as members of a society make different judgements, both positive and negative, about the people we see around us, when often times we never truly know what a person is going through. Often these judgements are inaccurate, despite the credit we give them.
I think it’s human nature to look at other people as being happier and having an easier life than our own, when really, few people may live such a life. Behind closed doors lie the secrets and pains of the heart, and perhaps if we knew the truth about each other, we would realize just how fortunate we are and be more grateful for the life we lead.
Despite the sadness displayed in the film, it is my wish viewers can see past the heartache to the greater message of hope and joy. While life may be hard on occasion, we still have a lot to live for.