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2017
United Kingdom
10 mins
NYC Premiere
Short Film Competition
| Lynda Reiss | |
| Bev Lawley, Debs Gwinnell | |
| Kevin Doyle (Lance Mitchell) | |
| Discussion or Depiction of Suicide; Discussion or Depiction of Self-Harm |
Lance Mitchell is taking his cat to be put down. As he and Missy make their weary way to the vet, Lance is keen to work over the thoughts he has on the subject. Cornering an old woman on the bus, Lance relates a story he’s read about a man who, fearing knowledge of impending death, has planned to kill himself impulsively by stashing a handgun in his kitchen cupboard. But you shouldn’t believe everything you read in the paper.
About the Director
Lynda Reiss has worked as a Property Master and Production Designer since 1986. Working with such directors as Sam Mendes, Gus Van Sant, Norman Jewison, gave her an amazing directorial education. Her credits include American Beauty, American History X, True Detective and Stranger Things. Her debut short film has screened worldwide in 25 festivals, and received 25 awards. Lynda is a fellow in the Sony Pictures Television Diverse Directors Program.
Reviews
TG Geeks Webcast Episode 164 – Keith Lane, TG Geeks
Ready to Go – Matthew Roe, Film Threat
Lynda Reiss Turns Heads With Her Directorial Debut ‘Ready To Go’ – Maggie Stancu, Ficton’s Mistress
Interviews
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Awards
2018 AFME (USA) – Best Short
2018 Beaches (Macedonia) – Best Short
2018 Worldfest Houston (USA) – Platimum Remi
2018 Milwaukee Film Festival (USA) – Best Short, Best Director, Best Actor
2018 Shetown Detroit Festival (USA) – Best Director
2018 Marina Del Rey Festival (USA) – Best Short Dramedy, Best Actor
2018 Rising Above Festival (USA) – Best Short
2018 Lady Filmmakers (USA) – Best Short Jury Award
2018 Womeno50 (UK) – Best Short Commendation
2018 Female Filmmakers Fuse (USA) – Best Director
2018 Festigious (USA) – Best First Time Director
2018 La Shorts Award (USA) – Best Short Bronze
2018 Accolade Awards (USA) – Best Short Bronze, Female Filmmaker, Cinematography
2018 London Independent Film Festival (UK) – Best First Time Director
