Pop Foul 
| Directed by: | Moon Molson |
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| Written by: | Moon Molson |
| Starring: | Steven Clark, Sekou Laidlow, Danielle K. Thomas |
| Country: | U S A |
| Created: | 2007 |
| Runtime: | 20 min. |
| Also Listed In: |
AFI FEST - Converted Rhode Island International Film Festival 2007 Garden State Film Festival 2008 California Independent Film Festival 2008 DELRAY BEACH FILM FESTIVAL 2008 |
| Member: | moonmole |
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Average rating: 4.71 by 7 users
Film Description:
Synopsis
When a young boy heading home from Little League game sees his father take a “beat down” from a local thug, the pair enters into a secretive pact designed to hide the disturbing incident from the boy's mother.
Forms: Short
Genres: Drama, Coming of Age , Independent, Urban, Art, Hip Hop
Niches: African American, Black, Student
Screenings & Events
Columbia University Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: NEW LINE CINEMA OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN FILMMAKING, STUDENT CHOICE AWARD, IFP AUDIENCE AWARD
New York, NY, U S A
May 2006
The 33rd Annual Student Academy Awards
OTHER
Awards: STUDENT ACADEMY AWARD - BRONZE MEDAL (NARRATIVE)
Hollywood, CA, U S A
June 2006
American Black Film Festival (ABFF)
Film Festival
Awards: HBO SHORT FILM AWARD
Miami, FL, U S A
July 2006
HATCH Audiovisual Arts Festival (HATCHfest)
Film Festival
Awards: GROUNDBREAKERS AWARD - OUTSTANDING EDITING
Bozeman, MT, U S A
October 2006
Woodstock Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: DIANE SELIGMAN AWARD - BEST STUDENT SHORT
Woodstock, NY, U S A
October 2006
AFI FEST
Film Festival
Hollywood, CA, U S A
November 2006
Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF)
Film Festival
Awards: 1ST PLACE SHORT NARRATIVE - INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COMPETITION
Fort Lauderdale, FL, U S A
December 2006
Sundance Film Festival
Film Festival
Park City, UT, U S A
January 2007
Black Maria Film & Video Festival
Film Festival
Awards: DIRECTOR'S CITATION - HONORABLE MENTION
Edison, NJ, U S A
February 2007
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Film Festival
Santa Barbara, CA, U S A
February 2007
Independent Black Film Festival (IBFF)
Film Festival
Awards: "FADE IN" AWARD - BEST SHORT FILM
Altanta, GA, U S A
March 2007
Cleveland International Film Festival
Film Festival
Cleveland, OH, U S A
March 2007
AFI DALLAS International Film Festival
Film Festival
Dallas, TX, U S A
March 2007
Arizona Black Film Showcase
Film Festival
Awards: BEST SHORT FILM
Phoenix, AZ, U S A
March 2007
Memphis International Film Festival
Film Festival
Memphis, TN, U S A
March 2007
Florida Film Festival
Film Festival
Maitland, FL, U S A
March 2007
Method Fest Independent Film Festival
Film Festival
Calabasas, CA, U S A
March 2007
California Independent Film Festival (CA Indie Fest)
Film Festival
Awards: SLATE AWARD - BEST STUDENT SHORT
Livermore, CA, U S A
April 2007
Kansas City Filmmakers Jubilee
Film Festival
Awards: BEST OF FEST SHORT PRIZE & NARRATIVE AWARD - U.S./INTERNATIONAL - BEST DRAMA
Kansas City, MO, U S A
April 2007
Dallas Video Festival
Film Festival
Dallas, TX, U S A
August 2007
Napa Sonoma Wine Country Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: BEST SHORT FILM (DOMESTIC)
Sonoma, CA, U S A
August 2007
Roxbury Film Festival
Film Festival
Roxbury, MA, U S A
August 2007
Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF)
Film Festival
Providence, RI, U S A
August 2007
San Francisco International Festival of Shorts (SF Shorts)
Film Festival
San Francisco, CA, U S A
August 2007
Black Harvest Film Festival
Film Festival
Chicago, IL, U S A
August 2007
Alt.pictureshows @ Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD)
Film Festival
Chicago, IL, U S A
August 2007
Student Films Across America (SFAA)
Film Festival
Awards: BEST DRAMA & BEST OF FEST
Various (Travelling), U S A
August 2007
Palm Springs Int’l Festival of Short Films (Palm Springs ShortFest)
Film Festival
Awards: PANAVISION GRAND JURY PRIZE
Palm Springs, CA, U S A
August 2007
Cast & Crew
Geneva Molson (Executive Producer), Jennifer Handorf (Executive Producer, Producer), Moon Molson (Executive Producer, Producer, Director (1st Project))
WritingAnthony Eleftherion (Author of Adapted Material), Moon Molson (Writer (1st Project))
PerformanceDanielle K. Thomas (Lead Actor), Keith Bullard (Supporting Actor), Sekou Laidlow (Lead Actor), Steven Clark (Lead Actor)
CameraDavid R. Jones (Cinematographer/DP), Victor Gardea (Sound Mixer)
Art DepartmentTanya Passidore (Production Designer)
Post ProductionMatthew Polis (Sound Editor), Michael Furjanic (Sound Editor), Paul Frank (Picture Editor)
AcademicBette Gordon (Academic Advisor), Lydia Cavallo (School Administrator)
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11 Comments about Pop Foul
Apr 22, 2008 12:54AM
The closest thing to a trailer for this project is from the DP's website. Even from this video you get the sense of the power of the piece and it's theme. Evidence of its great writing is there - it just seems like it's so well layered. I love it. The premise inspired me to do something similar based on my experience as a child. The project is called Fallen Hero, set to film in May 1, 2, 3 and 4. Moon, thanks so much for the inspired piece. From what I understand you've been accepted into the Sundance Writers Lab. I hope that went well. I'm a two-time finalist, and waiting to hear word for the June lab.
Good luck with your future work.
Marco :-)
Apr 16, 2008 09:42AM
My company specializes in dvd and online distribution of African-American shorts. A friend alerted me about Pop Foul and really talked it up. We're about to finalize our list of 2008 acquisitions and I'd like to see your film. If interested, please e-mail me at info@clarendonent.com. Good luck!
Feb 12, 2008 11:29PM
I decided against the whole Sundance iTunes/Netflix thing because I didn't want to get disqualified from certain film festivals. I will do internet distribution fairly soon though -- probably through Shorts International, if they'll have me.
Jan 24, 2008 09:58PM
Why is this film not available for viewing on Netflix or as one of Sundance's podcast. I'd love to see this movie.
Jan 24, 2008 09:57PM
Why is this film not available on Netflix or part of Sundance popcast. I'd love to see this film.
Apr 05, 2007 02:07PM
Thanks. It was a pretty cool experience. Especially that killer flu everyone caught!
Apr 03, 2007 02:38PM
Hey you, congratulations on Sundance. P
Nov 16, 2006 03:54PM
No trailer as of yet. Didn't think I would need one for a short film. Maybe I should make one.
Nov 16, 2006 01:21AM
Very interested in seeing this. Do you have a trailer available?
Nov 11, 2006 11:11AM
Thanks. AFI FEST is happening.
Nov 10, 2006 10:27AM
Well done, an impressive festival list. What else is happening?
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