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When Big People Lie
When Big People Lie
Short
· Drama · 14 pages
Status: In Production
Eight-year-old Elvis’ world begins to sink when his mother marries an immigrant stranger for money.
Written by
Gianfranco Fernández-Ruiz and Pablo Cervera Gutiérrez
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5 Accolades
Accolade Highlights
Semifinalist,
Shore Scripts Short Film Fund Fall 2023
Semifinalist,
Vail Film Festival Screenplay Competition 2023
Semifinalist,
Scriptation Showcase - Features + Shorts Category 2023
2 Writers
Los Angeles, CA
Gianfranco Fernández-Ruiz is an award winning writer and director. His short film WHEN BIG PEOPLE LIE had its World Premiere at the 51st Telluride Film Festival and its International Premiere at PÖFF Shorts. More recently, Gianfranco won Best New Filmmaker of the year with NewFilmmakers LA for their 12th Annual Awards, recipient of the Anthony Rhule...
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Los Angeles, California
I crossed the border legally, but don’t let that fool you. I’m here to take your job. And your wife. And your garden. Please, come, grab a sample, have a laugh. Don’t worry, feeling guilty for laughing at things we’re not supposed to builds character. A therapist told me.
I'm also a MASTER screenwriter, according to AFI. They crowned me in 23'.
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