Bardo (film)
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Written by | Petros Georgiadis |
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Cinematography | Louis Obioha |
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Distributed by | Amazon Video |
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Running time | 18 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Bardo is a short film directed by Scott Aharoni and Dennis Latos.[1] Bardo signed a three-year distribution deal with ShortsTV.[2]
Summary
Johnny, played by Johnny Solo, pulls over at the end of his shift as a New York City taxi driver. Suddenly, it’s quiet, he’s alone and the reality of his miserable life starts to surface. It’s obvious in his face and the look in his eyes that he is depressed, on edge and seeking an escape—an escape he hopes to achieve by his dependency on drugs and alcohol. That night’s drug purchase doesn’t go as planned as he finds himself at the mercy of his drug dealer.
Johnny’s inner demons as well as his father’s financial dependency on him overwhelms him. He’s back in his taxi and about to act on negative impulses. Suddenly, he’s interrupted by a hard knock on the driver’s side window. Lily, played by 2X BAFTA nominated actress, Lelia Goldoni, had her acting debut by being nominated for the BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles at the Venice Film Festival by acting in John Cassavetes feature film Shadows (1959 film).[3]
Lily stands outside in the freezing cold weather insisting on a ride home. Barely rolling down his window and after some persuasion, Johnny reluctantly agrees to drive her, for a price. What follows is an unexpected journey.
Awards and Nominations
Film festival awards
Year | Award | Film Festival | Nominated work | Result |
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2017 | Independent Spirit Award (shared with Scott Aharoni) | Sedona International Film Festival | Bardo | Won[4] |
2017 | Grand Jury Prize (shared with Scott Aharoni) | Snowtown Film Festival | Bardo | Won[5] |
2017 | Audience Choice Award (shared with Scott Aharoni) | Downtown Urban Arts International Film Festival | Bardo | Won |
2017 | Best In Show (shared with Scott Aharoni) | 20th Annual Hofstra Film Festival | Bardo | Won[1] |
2017 | Best Director (shared with Scott Aharoni) | 20th Annual Hofstra Film Festival | Bardo | Won[1] |
2017 | Best Editor (shared with Scott Aharoni) | 20th Annual Hofstra Film Festival | Bardo | Won[1] |
2017 | Best Producer (shared with Scott Aharoni) | 20th Annual Hofstra Film Festival | Bardo | Won[1] |
2017 | Golden Lion (shared with Scott Aharoni) | 20th Annual Hofstra Film Festival | Bardo | Won[6] |
2017 | Best Director (shared with Scott Aharoni) | Madrid International Film Festival | Bardo | Nominated[7] |
2017 | Best Editor (shared with Scott Aharoni) | Madrid International Film Festival | Bardo | Nominated[7] |
2017 | Best Short Film (shared with Scott Aharoni) | LA Cinefest | Bardo | Nominated |
2017 | Best Short (shared with Scott Aharoni) | Golden Door International Film Festival | Bardo | Nominated[8] |
Film festival official selections
Year | Film Festival | Work |
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2017 | Soho International Film Festival | Bardo |
2017 | Southern City Film Festival | Bardo |
2017 | NYC Independent Film Festival | Bardo |
2017 | NewFilmmakers New York | Bardo |
2017 | New York City Greek Film Festival | Bardo |
2016 | Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival | Bardo |
2016 | Cyprus International Film Festival | Bardo |
2016 | Big Apple Film Festival | Bardo |
2016 | London Lift-Off Film Festival | Bardo |
2016 | Sydney Lift-Off Film Festival | Bardo |
2016 | Bridges International Film Festival | Bardo |
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Bardo Takes Film Festival Awards - www.qgazette.com - Queens Gazette". Retrieved 14 December 2017.
- ↑ "About ShortsTV the home of short films". Retrieved 14 December 2017.
- ↑ "BAFTA Awards". awards.bafta.org. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
- ↑ "Sedona Film Fest Audience Awards Good Fortune". The Sedona Eye. The Sedona Eye. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
- ↑ Thornton, Craig. ""Bardo" wins Grand Prize at Snowtown Film Festival". WWNYTV. Wwnytv.com. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
- ↑ Barsamian, Tony. "Bardo Takes Film Festival Awards". The Queens Gazette. The Queens Gazette. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
- 1 2 "Madrid International Film Festival, ES (2017)". IMDb.com. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
- ↑ "Golden Door International Film Festival of Jersey City". Facebook.com. Retrieved 29 November 2017.