Martian American

short film / 20 mins

Synopsis

A lonely Martian travels to Los Angeles to start a new life and make new friends, but when faced with adversity, culture shock, and self doubt, he struggles to find the courage to stay.

directed by
LEE CITRON
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written by
LEE CITRON & JOHN BARR
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produced by
TREVOR WORLEY
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cinematography by
NATE HURTSELLERS
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production designed by
ALISON LOPES
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edited by
MIKE SMITH
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sound designed by
MATT REALE
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music by
JEFF CITRON
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makeup fx by
BARNEY BURMAN

EMMY WINNER
1st Place Best Comedy - 36th Student Emmy Awards
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BEST SHORT FILM
‍Ft. Lauderdale Film Festival
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BEST SCREENPLAY
Las Vegas Film Festival
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BEST SCREENPLAY
‍Austin Other Worlds Sci-Fi Film Festival
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BEST ACTOR
Dominic Conti - LA Comedy Festival
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BEST ACTOR
Dominic Conti - Glendale Film Festival
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BEST ACTRESS
Patty Orozco - Las Vegas Latino Film Festival
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OFFICIAL SELECTION
FilmQuest
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OFFICIAL SELECTION
‍Vail Film Festival
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OFFICIAL SELECTION
‍Albuquerque Film Festival
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OFFICIAL SELECTION
‍HollyShorts Film Festival
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OFFICIAL SELECTION
‍AMFM Film Festival
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OFFICIAL SELECTION
‍Philip K Dick Film Festival
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OFFICIAL SELECTION
‍Omaha Film Festival
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OFFICIAL SELECTION
Student Filmmaker Awards