The Hollywood Post 43 American Legion Theater
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8
Short, Romance, Student Film, 18 min (US, 2019)
Festival’s 2019 Nominee for the Best Short Film Award
Director: Gabriele Fabbro
Writer: Gabriele Fabbro
Producers: Gabriele Fabbro
Cast: Esteban De La Isla, Jordan Knapp, Don Baldaramos, Areg Noya
Synopsis: “8” is a poolroom romance set inside an isolated saloon in New Mexico. Jack, a selfish and sexist billiard player that hustles for living, struggles to seduce Jessie, a quiet and mysterious 8 ball master.
Notable screenings, awards and mentions: Giornate degli Autori (76 Venice Film Festival) – September 2019, Newport Beach Film Festival – May 2019, Worldfest Houston (Remi Award for Best Directing in Short Film) – April 2019, The Film Series at CineGear Expo 2019 – May 2019, Beverly Hills Film Festival – April 2019, Catalina Film Festival – September 2019, FilmQuest 2019