I Heard the Mermaids Singing 
| Directed by: | Victoria Charters, Kenneth Johnson |
|---|---|
| Written by: | Michael Shurtleff |
| Starring: | Victoria Charters, Kenneth Johnson |
| Country: | U S A |
| Created: | 2008 |
| Runtime: | 25 min. |
| Also Listed In: | Central Florida Film Festival 2008 |
| Member: | iheardthemermaidssinging |
Synopsis
Al, a carpenter (Kenneth Johnson, The Shield, Saving Grace ) meets a woman Sweetzer (Victoria Charters, Death of a Saleswoman, Jimmy Zip) outside a party, forming a connection in an instant. She's a free spirit who likes to dance and he's a loner, a winner and a love-maker. This is a meeting of two knowing people who have kept a core of purity in their hanging onto their innocence. Together they go on a journey of exploration of each other and find a true and pure love.
Forms: Narrative Fiction, Short
Genres: Drama, Romance, Fantasy, Independent, Supernatural
Niches: Women, Mature/Adult
Screenings & Events
Park City Film Music Festival
Film Festival
Awards: Short Film Award - Silver Medal for Excellence
Park City, U S A
January 2008
Kent Film Festival
Film Festival
Kent, U S A
March 2008
The Method Fest (10th Annual)
Film Festival
Calabasas, U S A
March 2008
First Take Film Festival
Film Festival
Martinez, Georgia, U S A
April 2008
61st Festival de Cannes - Short Film Corner
Film Festival
Cannes, France
May 2008
Sweet Auburn International Film Festival
Film Festival
Atlanta, U S A
May 2008
The ReelHeART International Film Festival
Film Festival
Toronto, Canada
June 2008
Napa Sonoma Wine Country Film Festival (22nd Annual)
Film Festival
Napa Sonoma, U S A
July 2008
Central Florida Film Festival
Film Festival
Kissimmee, Florida , U S A
August 2008
Naperville Independent Film Festival
Film Festival
Naperville, U S A
September 2008
Cast & Crew
Austin Richards (Executive Producer), Karla Shelton (Producer), Kenneth Johnson (Director), Vance Walker (Associate Producer), Victoria Charters (Director, Producer), Virginia Youngren (Executive Producer)
WritingMichael Shurtleff (Writer), Victoria Charters (Adapted By)
PerformanceKenneth Johnson (Lead Actor), Victoria Charters (Lead Actor)
CameraRalph Madison (Cinematographer/DP, Camera Operator)
Post ProductionPatrick Caceres (Picture Editor)
MusicRichard Fammeree (Original Music/Composer), Sheila O'Donnell (Original Music/Composer)
RepresentationSheree Cohen (Agent)
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I Heard the Mermaids Singing - 1 minTrailer
A loner (Kenneth Johnson, The Shield, Saving Grace ) meets a woman (Victoria Charters) outside a party, forming a connection in an instant. A classic & lyrical love-tale with a bitter-sweet twist, I Heard the Mermaids Singing is a short-film adaptation of a play written by legendary acting coach & casting director Michael Shurtleff who passed away January 28, 2007. I Heard the Mermaids Singing is an homage to him and his teachings which live on in our hearts & minds.
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