BRUSHSTROKES

Fantasy Short | 5m | 2023

A boy learns the magical craft of painting life into forests from his overbearing father, but his unique approach might either rescue or risk their fantastical world.

Directed, Shot, and Edited by: Simon Finkel Music: “Josef Suk, Serenade, Op 6” by A Far Cry

Cast: Oliver Finkel | Kevin Finkel

AWARDS

  • All American High School Film Festival 2024

    Official Selection

  • Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Midwest Art Region 2024

    Gold Key

  • Richards High School Student Film Festival 2024

    Best Short Film

  • Midwest Media Educators Association Fest 2024

    4th Place Dramatic Narrative

  • CineYouth Film Festival 2024

    Official Selection

  • Young Arts 2024
    Feedback Round

  • Ponza Film Awards Italy January 2024

    Best Student Film

  • Screen Test Student Fest 2024

    3rd Place

  • Student Los Angeles Film Awards 2024

    Finalist

  • Indie Short Fest February 2024

    Semi-Finalist

  • Madame ZuZus International Short Film Festival 2024

    Official Selection

  • Boston International Kids Film Festival

    Official Selection

  • Europe Independent Movie Festival 2024
    Official Selection

  • American Independent Film Festival 2024

    Official Selection

  • OK2BX Film Festival for High School Film Makers 2024

    Official Selection

  • 1:11 High School Film Festival

    Official Selection

  • Boston International Kids Film Festival

    Official Selection

  • Indie X Film Fest February 2024

    Nominee

  • UK Student Film Festival 2024

    Special Mention