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Director:
Writer:
Kurt Kuenne (writer)
Tagline:
A fable about the magic of free parking.
Plot:
A fable about a parking attendant who gives his customers REAL validation -- dispensing both free parking and free compliments. full summary | add synopsis
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1 win
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Super Shorts: Validation
(From Tribeca Film. 30 June 2009, 9:43 AM, PDT)
Today's Short: "Validation"
(From JustPressPlay. 13 January 2009, 1:54 PM, PST)
(From Tribeca Film. 30 June 2009, 9:43 AM, PDT)
Today's Short: "Validation"
(From JustPressPlay. 13 January 2009, 1:54 PM, PST)
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Fabulous Way to Spend 16+ Minutes!
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| T.J. Thyne | ... | Hugh Newman (as TJ Thyne) | |
| Vicki Davis | ... | Victoria Donner | |
| Dave Kuhr | ... | Depressed Man | |
| Pam Cook | ... | Depressed Woman | |
| Ron Oden | ... | Mall Cop | |
| Manolo Travieso | ... | Head Suit | |
| Michael Hatch | ... | Second Suit | |
| Richard Beanan | ... | Third Suit | |
| Jackie Walters | ... | Experienced Woman / Dental Assistant / Dental Receptionist / Line Waiter | |
| Ralph Diner | ... | Workout Man | |
| Cameron Young | ... | Boss Man (as Cameron B. Young) | |
| Jef McClure | ... | Bodyguard | |
| Raymond Parker | ... | Bodyguard / Photo Subject | |
| Shelby Lee Jenkins | ... | Dental Assistant / DMV Line Waiter | |
| Carol White | ... | Dental Assistant |
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USA:16 min
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1.33 : 1 more
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James Coleman:
You paid for parking - for me?
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Features Rent-a-Person (2004)
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I've lost count of how many times I've been grateful for YouTube. Today a friend sent me the link to this short and within seconds I knew it was special.
Validation is truly a gem.
There are so many superlatives I could use about Kurt Kuenne's short. The acting, direction, writing, etc., are all superb. But what really stands out is the movie's heart and simplicity. The story (a parable, really) is subtle, uplifting, inspirational--it even surprised me. And after 50+ years of movie watching, I don't surprise easily. This is not your typical Hollywood movie. It has a French feel to it; in fact, it reminded me a bit of Amelie. It is uniquely American, though. I can't wait to see more of Kuenne's work.
It's rare that I get a link I can forward to everyone on my email list. You'll see what I mean. Don't miss this one--and pass it along!
(It's an hour since I saw it and I'm still smiling!)