Gastropod – Comedy Short
Synopsis:
Mrs. Winnifred Rice was really looking forward to moving her mother-in-law out of the house and into her own small apartment out back. But that won’t be happening any time soon. The city permits for the garage renovation have been denied. And it’s all because of a mysterious pile of slimy animal carcasses discovered on the rooftop. No one can explain where they came from or why they chose this home to gather for their final resting place, but Winnie is sure of one thing: they are disgusting! Could this be a sign of a dying species? Or an odd quirk of Mother Nature? Or is something otherworldly going on? Either way, Winnie just wants them gone before they drive her completely insane.
Written by Marcelle Sirkus
Directed by Allison Bergman
Produced by Joe Camareno
Awards and Honors:
Beyond The Curve International Film Festival, Winner Best Comedy
Culver City Film Festival, Winner Best Original Screenplay, Short Film
Best Film Shorts Competition Winner Award of Recognition, Script/Writer
Best Film Shorts Competition Winner Award of Merit, Female Filmmakers
Silicon Beach Film Festival, Winner Best Editing, Narrative Short
Accolade Global Film Competition, Winner Award of Merit
Global Shorts International Short Film Competition, Winner Award of Merit
Los Angeles Movie Awards, Winner
London International Motion Picture Awards, Semi-Finalist
Night of Comedy Shorts, Semi-Finalist
Jelly Film Festival, Semi-Finalist
Hollywood New Directors, Honorable Mention
International Shorts Film Festival, Official Selection
L.A. Comedy Fest 365, Official Selection
Kansas City FilmFest International, Official Selection
FLICKFAIR On Demand Film Festival, Official Selection
Cinema Sisters International Film Festival, Official Selection
Indie Short Fest Los Angeles International Film Festival, Outstanding Achievement Award, Dark Comedy Short
Indie Short Fest Los Angeles International Film Festival, Outstanding Achievement Award Ensemble, Cast: Suanne Spoke, Robert Torti, Karina Yzobel, Eric Keitel, Thomas W. Ashworth, and Philip Sokoloff.