Valediction (film)

Valediction is a narrative short film written and directed by Dustin Kahia. The film premiered at the 2012 Newport Beach Film Festival on April 28, 2014.[1] Valediction — which means the act of bidding farewell — follows the story of a grieving husband, played by Sam Page, who tries to find closure when his young wife suddenly dies (Italia Ricci). The film is stacked with an impressive cast which also includes James Avery (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air), Bonnie Bartlett (St. Elsewhere), and Eyal Podell.[2]

Valediction
Directed byDustin Kahia
Produced byDustin Kahia
Lamar Sulaka
Written byDustin Kahia
StarringSamuel Page
Eyal Podell
Italia Ricci
James Avery
Bonnie Bartlett
Fred Maromarco
Music byGeorge Kallis
CinematographyPeter Borosh
Edited byDustin Kahia
Release date
2012
Running time
15 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Valediction is Kahia’s second short film. His first short film, "Masterpieces," was shown at the 2010 Newport Beach Film Festival.[2]

Reception

Autumn McAlpin of the Orange County Register wrote, "The 15 minute film showcases beautiful cinematography and a proficient cast—with Podell and Ricci’s performances particularly good." [2] Bryan Thompson of CinemaBeach concurred with McAlpin's remarks about Kahia's film, "His film is wonderfully shot and beautifully acted, including fine talent as Sam Page and James Avery.[3] " Bask Magazine called the cast, "outstanding."[1]

Awards

NFFTY 2012

  • Won: Audience Award, The Human Condition — Dustin Kahia [4]

References
  1. , "Newport Beach Film Festival: Spotlight on Valediction"
  2. , Newport Film Fest a foreground for young filmmakers to find their audience.
  3. , "NBFF Shorts Programs to Feature Local Filmmakers"
  4. , NFFTY 2012 Award Winners.


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