Another Day Another Life
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 Movie poster | |
| Directed by | Rohit Gupta |
| Written by | GiriMohan Coneti |
| Produced by | Rohit Gupta |
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| Edited by | Rohit Gupta |
| Music by | Peter Roessler |
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Running time | 4 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $100 |
Another Day Another Life is a 2009 American suspense thriller film produced, edited, and directed by Rohit Gupta. It's about a man, Jason, played by Benjamin Jacobs, who struggles to repress his killer instinct as he approaches the planned killing of his lover. The film was selected to showcase at the Short Film Corner - Cannes Film Festival 2009. It received critical acclaim at its festival run winning awards & nominations.[1]
Premise
After he loses everything, a man struggles with his desire for revenge.
Cast
- Benjamin Jacobs as Jason
- Amneek Sandhu as Rachel
Production
The film was shot in guerilla style in seven hours using Panasonic AG-DVX100 edited on Gupta's Mac Book Pro and put together for $100.[2] It was shot in Newport, Jersey City.
Critical reception
The film was selected to showcase at the Short Film Corner - Cannes 2009. It continued to be showcased for four years thereafter at the international festival circuit including at the International Astana Action Film Festival, Eastern Electronic Film Festival in the United Kingdom; Rainier Independent Film Festival, US; River Bend International Film Festival, US; India International Film Festival of Tampa Bay; Mix International Shorts Film Festival, US; Media Film Festival, US; Appalachian Film Festival, USA; The Dam Short Film Festival, US; Box[ur]Shorts Film Festival, Los Angeles; Big Mini DV Film Festival, NYC; Orlando Hispanic Film Festival, Florida; Brownfish Shorts Film Festival, New York City; Blue Snowman Film Festival, Canada; Rumschpringe International Short Film Festival 2011, US; Spirit Quest Film Festival, USA; United Nations Global Wake-Up Film Festival, Chicago; Silicon Valley Film Festival, US; Great Lakes International Film Festival, US;[3] ITSA Film Festival, US;[4] Anthem The Libertarian Film Festival, USA;[5] Action On Film International Film Festival, US; IFC (Independent Film Channel) and Media Labs, US; EuroAsia Shorts International Film Festival and others.
A review from the Judges of the MIX International Shorts Film Festival said, "Another Day Another Life is a remarkably fast pace film, the action never slows or halts. The title is an excellent one that implies so many different things. There is no question this a compelling short film.".[6] The film was chosen as the opening night film at the Golden Door International Film Festival.[7] Bill Sorvino, Festival Director said: "We feel very fortunate to have such a strong beginning to our festival".[8] On September 11, 2014 NDTV Prime, India's prime national television channel, broadcast the film nationwide.[9][10]
Awards and nominations
The film has received various awards and nominations, with the nominations categories mainly ranging from recognition of the film itself (Best Short Film) to its direction, dramatic impact, music, and writing.[11]
| Festival/Award | Location | Category | Recipients and nominees | Outcome |
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| Golden Door Film Festival of Jersey City[12] |  USA
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Best Short Short | Another Day Another Life | Nominated |
| Best Concept for Short Short | GiriMohan Coneti | Won | ||
| Best Director for Short Short | Rohit Gupta | Nominated | ||
| Best Jersey City/Local Film | Another Day Another Life | Nominated | ||
| Canada International Film Festival |  Canada
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Best Experimental Film | Another Day Another Life | Won |
| World Music & Independent Film Festival[13] | USA
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Best Original Soundtrack | Peter Roessler | Nominated |
| Best Screenplay | GiriMohan Coneti | Nominated | ||
| Best Cinematography | Carlos Deuringer | Nominated |
Official selections and screenings
| Festival/Event | Country |
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| Cannes Film Festival |  France
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| Rainier Independent Film Festival | USA
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| River Bend International Film Festival | USA
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| Eastern Electronic Film Festival |  United Kingdom
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| The Dam Short Film Festival | USA
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| Cape Town & Winelands International Film Festival |  South Africa
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| Mix International Shorts Film Festival | USA
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| Media Film Festival Film | USA
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| Appalachian Film Festival | USA
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| Box[ur]Shorts Film Festival | USA
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| Golden Door International Film Festival | USA
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| Big Mini DV Film Festival | USA
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| India International Film Festival of Tampa Bay | USA
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| International Astana Action Film Festival |  Republic of Kazakhstan
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| Orlando Hispanic Film Festival | USA
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| Indie Gathering Film Festival | USA
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| Brownfish Shorts Film Festival | USA
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| World Music & Independent Film Festival | USA
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| Blue Snowman Film Festival | Canada
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| Rumschpringe International Short Film Festival | USA
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| Spirit Quest Film Festival | USA
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| Swansea Bay Film Festival | United Kingdom
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| Action On Film International Film Festival | USA
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| United Nations Global Wake-Up Film Festival | USA
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| NDTV |  India
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| Silicon Valley Film Festival | USA
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| Great Lakes International Film Festival | USA
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| ITSA Film Festival | USA
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| Anthem The Libertarian Film Festival | USA
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| Hoboken International Film Festival | USA
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| ONECLOUDFEST |  Sweden
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| EuroAsia Shorts International Film Festival | USA
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| IFC | USA
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See also
References
- ^ "Alum Makes First Feature - by Frank Pasquine". New York Film Academy. September 28, 2010. Retrieved 28 May 2014.
- ^ "New York Film Academy Alum Makes First Feature by NYFA official Blog". New York Film Academy. September 28, 2011. Archived from the original on December 16, 2013.
- ^ "Great Lakes International Film Festival, US, 2011". Great Lakes International Film Festival.
- ^ "2011 Schedule ITSA Film Festival, US" (PDF). ITSA Film Festival.
- ^ "Anthem The Libertarian Film Festival, US, Featured Films". Anthem Film Festival. Archived from the original on 2013-04-07.
- ^ "Another Day Another Life, a remarkably fast pace film". WBRI, US. February 5, 2012.
- ^ "Star-powered inaugural film festival strikes gold". Hudson Reporter. 20 October 2011. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
- ^ "Life! Camera Action wins Grand Jury Choice Award". TOI. 28 September 2011.
- ^ "Watch Critically Acclaimed Short Films On Prime Talkies With Pocket Films". No. In the News. The Daily Eye. September 10, 2014. Archived from the original on September 11, 2014. Retrieved September 11, 2014.
- ^ "Sneek Peek: Another Day Another Life - NDTV Movies". NDTV Movies. September 11, 2014. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
- ^ "Another Day Another Life wins". CelebMirror. Feb 6, 2012. Archived from the original on 2013-12-14.
- ^ "Golden Door Film Festival of Jersey City, Winners and nominees 2011. Another Day Another Life". GDIFFoJC. Archived from the original on 2013-04-08.
- ^ "World Music & Independent Film Festival 2011, Life! Camera Action...Wins 2 Awards". Times of India.