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Saturday, November 3, 2018
Short films & Documentaries Presentation: 4:00 PM
LLOYD E. RIGLER Theatre, Egyptian Theatre
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UNDER THE WALNUT TREE
6 min (USA, 2018)
BEST SHORT ANIMATION NOMINEE
Director: Leah Bedrosian Peterson
Writer: Leah Bedrosian Peterson
Producer: Leah Bedrosian Peterson
A young boy has been displaced during the massacre of his people and his family. After wandering alone for days, he is ready to give up but fights to continue to safety. His struggle for survival ends when he finds his mother singing to a lifeless body. Under The Walnut Tree is loosely based on the true story of Shahan Natalie, who survived the Hamidian Massacres (also known as the Armenian Massacres) which were the precursor to the Armenian Genocide.
Notable screenings, awards and mentions:
Awards: 1st place Audience Prize at the Florida Animation Festival
Official Selections: The Florida Animation Festival, The Pomegranate Film Festival, The Montana International Film Festival, The Atlanta Shortsfest, The Austin Spotlight Film Festival.
Finalist: DaVinci International Film Festival
Semi-finalist: Animayo (Spain), Oscar qualifying festival, The Los Angeles Cinefest[/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://vimeo.com/232123569″][/vc_column][/vc_row]