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The Finalist

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  • 14m
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8.9/10
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The Finalist (2011)
  • Short
  • Comedy
After 5 callbacks for the "role of a lifetime" and the opportunity to work with hotshot director Sabastian, 4 actors wait for the call that will change one of their lives.After 5 callbacks for the "role of a lifetime" and the opportunity to work with hotshot director Sabastian, 4 actors wait for the call that will change one of their lives.After 5 callbacks for the "role of a lifetime" and the opportunity to work with hotshot director Sabastian, 4 actors wait for the call that will change one of their lives.
IMDb RATING
8.9/10
63
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  • Director
    • Armand Mastroianni
  • Writers
    • Charles Burden
    • Armand Mastroianni(story)
  • Stars
    • Paul Elia
    • Adrian Gaeta
    • Ben Gavin
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  • Director
    • Armand Mastroianni
  • Writers
    • Charles Burden
    • Armand Mastroianni(story)
  • Stars
    • Paul Elia
    • Adrian Gaeta
    • Ben Gavin
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    • 8User reviews
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    Paul Elia
    Paul Elia
    • Harold Levyas Harold Levy
    Adrian Gaeta
    Adrian Gaeta
    • Thornton Handleyas Thornton Handley
    Ben Gavin
    Ben Gavin
    • Dylan Rainsas Dylan Rains
    Chris Muto
    Chris Muto
    • Martin Benettias Martin Benetti
    J.C. Cordero
    • Sabastianas Sabastian
    Carmen Maria Milito
    • Mrs. Benettias Mrs. Benetti
    Patricia Gillum
    Patricia Gillum
    • Casting Directoras Casting Director
    Angie Patterson Muto
    Angie Patterson Muto
    • Charlotteas Charlotte
    • (as Angie Patterson)
    Steve Eoff
    • Studio Executiveas Studio Executive
    David Graziani
    • Studio Produceras Studio Producer
    • Director
      • Armand Mastroianni
    • Writers
      • Charles Burden
      • Armand Mastroianni(story)
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    The real tough part of an actor's life
    Seldom do we see the process...the process actors must go through before they land a part. In this case, it's a star-maker role with an important director. Casting has narrowed down the candidates to a final four, but who will be "The Finalist"? The brilliance of this short film is that we're never sure where it's really going. A solid, home-made Italian meal might be considered foreshadowing, in a sense, but ultimately adds to the growing tension between the actors who, despite this opportunity for professional camaraderie, hunger to get the call that gets them the life-changing part.

    The genius of "The Finalist" is in the clues beautifully planted throughout its short running time. It's a mini-masterpiece that will trigger further reflection and dissection long after the shocking final scenes.
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    • DaleSchneck
    • Nov 15, 2011

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      • September 23, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
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      14 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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