Some Kind of Paradise

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In a chance encounter on Grindr, a reclusive barman at an Arkansas line-dancing bar connects with a charismatic Hollywood actor.

The American Film Institute Presents 

'Some Kind of Paradise' 

2024 (21m35s) Digital.

Oscar & BAFTA Qualifying Festivals:

TRIBECA Festival

Calgary International Film Festival

Out On Film: Atlanta's LGBTQ Film Festival

HollyShorts

AFI Fest

IRIS Prize

BFI FLARE

Norwich Film Festival

BIFA / Canadian Screen Award Qualifying:

Hamilton Film Festival

Chilliwack Independent Film Festival

Courts d'un soir

Beeston Film Festival

Sunrise Film Festival

Awards:

Grand Jury Prize for Best Narrative Short: Calgary International Film Festival (Oscar Qualifying)

Best Director: SUNRISE Film Festival

All Kind of Hearts (Best LGBTQ+) award: SUNRISE Film Festival

Best Narrative Short - OUTshine Miami LGBTQ+ Film Festival

Best Pride Short - Tacoma Film Festival

Best US short - FilmOut San Diego

Best Editing - New York Indie Shorts Awards

IRIS PRIZE 2024 (nominated)

STARRING: 

John Brodsky 

&

Gabriel Leyva 

with Chloe Ibanez 

Directed by Nicholas Finegan

Written by Nicholas Finegan & Talisha Elger

Produced by Tianyu Yang

Cinematography by Sharon Pulwer 

Edited by Richard Bai 

Production design by MOJO 

Original Music by Natasha Frank