Admissions (film)

Admissions is a 2011 American short film directed by Harry Kakatsakis, the son of June Squibb, and written by John Viscount. The film received funds from a successful Kickstarter campaign.

The plot of the film revolves around an Israeli couple and a Palestinian man who go through admissions together because they have suffered similar tragic endings. The three are placed in an admissions room for the afterlife and must plead their case before the clerk (James Cromwell).

Cast

 * James Cromwell as The Clerk
 * Anna Khaja as Daphna
 * Oren Dayan as Ahmad
 * Anthony Batarse as Eli
 * Lindsey Ginter as Man in Suit
 * Heath Brown as Man in Hoodie

Filmmakers

 * Harry Kakatsakis, Director
 * John Viscount, Writer/Producer
 * Gavin Behrman, Producer

Awards

 * Artivist Film Festival
 * Artivist Spirit Award, Best Short Film - 2012
 * Uppsala International Short Film Festival
 * Best Children's Film - 2012
 * Woods Hole Film Festival
 * Winner - Jury Award, Best Narrative Short - 2012
 * Winner - Audience Award, Best Dramatic Short - 2012
 * Cleveland International Film Festival
 * Honorable Mention - Audience Choice, Best Short Film Award - 2012
 * Garden State Film Festival
 * Winner - Best Short Narrative - 2012