Libertyville (film)
2021 American film by Devin Scott
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Libertyville is an American 2021 drama-comedy short film directed by Devin Scott and written by Suzana Norberg. The film stars Norberg, Boyana Balta, Keziah Wall and Conor Kowalski.
- Robert Norberg
- Suzana Norberg
- Wally Schlotter
- Jeanne Scott
- Suzana Norberg
- Boyana Balta
- Keziah Wall
- Conor Kowalski
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| Directed by | Devin Scott |
| Written by | Suzana Norberg |
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| Cinematography | Rob Amato |
| Edited by | Michael Towe |
| Music by | Nicholas Patrick |
Production company | American Dream Cinema |
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Running time | 17 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
A grandmother and her grandchild clash ideologies during a picnic at a relative's resting place.
Cast
- Suzana Norberg as Grandmother
- Boyana Balta as Mother
- Keziah Wall as Suzi
- Conor Kowalski as Tommy
- Milena Cuskick as Widow
- Dragan Sutalo as Grandfather
Production
Release
Libertyville premiered at Dances With Films[4] and later screened at Sante Fe Film Festival[5][6] and Borrego Springs Film Festival.[3]
Reception
Critical response
Alan Ng at Film Threat scored it 8 out of 10 and said that "Scott and Norberg tell the story of a dysfunctional family for laughs while at the same time finding the perfect moments for levity and heart."[7] Richard Propes at The Independent Critic called it "delightful," scoring it a B.[4] Michael Sadler at Borrego Sun scored it 30/30 for "fine acting."[3]
Accolades
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| Festival | Year | Award | Recipient(s) | Result |
| Chicago Serbian Film Fest | 2021 | Best Short Film | Devin Scott | Nominated |
| San Diego Film Awards | 2022 | Best Original Screenplay | Suzana Norberg | Nominated |
| Best Lead Actress | Nominated | |||
| San Diego Film Week | 2022 | Best Female Film | Devin Scott | Nominated |