Channel: Patrick Smith

Category: Film & Animation

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Description: The Devil's boulder busting destruction is halted by a stubborn foe, testing his shape shifting abilities. Scored to an old phonographic gospel recording, this highly metaphorical animated short illustrates the relentless resistance, and ultimate victory, overcoming the gritty penetration of abuse. Music by Viola Brown, phonograph recording from the 1930's. On a personal note, this film is about a strong person entering my life, and rescuing me from a cycle of self destruction and abuse of others. In this way, I was able to crush my inner devil, and live a very happy life. This film is dedicated to my wife, the rock of our family. Awards: -2018 Durango Film Festival, Best Animated Short. -2017 Woodstock Film Festival, Best Animated Short. -2017 Santa Cruz Film Festival, Best Experimental Short. -2017 Bend FIlm Festival, Best Animated Short. -2017 Raleigh Film Festival, Best Animated Short. -2017 ASIFA-East (Association Internationale du Film d'Animation) 2nd Place. -2017 ASIFA-East (Association Internationale du Film d'Animation) Best Sound. -2017 ASIFA-San Fran Audience Award, 1st Place Independent Films. Official Selection: -2017 Athens Anifest Animation Festival, Athens Greece (World Premiere) -2017 Festival de Cannes, Short Film Corner. -2017 Austin Film Festival -2017 Savannah Film Festival -2017 Bend Film Festival -2017 East Lansing Film Festival -2017 Raleigh Film Festival -2017 Kansas International Film Festival -2017 Savannah Film Festival -2017 Ellensburg Film Festival -2017 Coney Island Film Festival -2017 Orlando Film Festival -2017 Buffalo International Film Festival -2017 Queen City Film Festival -2017 In Short Film Festival -2017 Santa Cruz Film Festival -2017 Shorts on Tap London -2017 ASIFA South Animation Conference and Festival -2017 Naperville Independent Film Festival -2017 Woods Hole Film Festival -2017 Walla Walla Movie Crush -2017 Literally Short Film Festival -2017 Atlanta Shortfest -2017 The Fredrick Film Festival -2017 Woodstock Film Festival -2017 Pachuca Film Festival, Mexico -2017 ASIFA-San Francisco -2017 ASIFA-East Film Festival (Winner) -2017 Anima Mundi Brazil. -2017 Woods Hole Film Festival -2017 Marthas Vineyard Film Festival -2017 Phoenix Comiccon -2017 Open World Animation Festival -2017 Philadelphia Independent Film Festival #patricksmith #animation