Admissions (2011 film)

Admissions is a 2011 American short film written by John Viscount and directed by Harry Kakatsakis. The film revolves around an Israeli couple and a Palestinian man that killed them in a [...] bombing. The three are placed in an admissions room for the afterlife and must plead their case before the clerk (James Cromwell). The film received funds from a successful Kickstarter campaign.

Cast

  • James Cromwell as The Clerk
  • Anna Khaja as Daphna
  • Oren Dayan as Ahmad
  • Anthony Batarse as Eli
  • Lindsey Ginter as Man in Suit
  • Heath Brown as Man in Hoodie

Filmmakers

  • Harry Kakatsakis, Director
  • John Viscount, Writer/Producer
  • Gavin Behrman, Producer

Awards

  • Artivist Film Festival
    • Artivist Spirit Award, Best Short Film - 2012
  • Uppsala International Short Film Festival
    • Best Children's Film - 2012
  • Woods Hole Film Festival
    • Winner - Jury Award, Best Narrative Short - 2012
    • Winner - Audience Award, Best Dramatic Short - 2012
  • Cleveland International Film Festival
    • Honorable Mention - Audience Choice, Best Short Film Award - 2012
  • Garden State Film Festival
    • Winner - Best Short Narrative - 2012