Palimpsest

{ short film }

 

A successful house tuner provides clients with a unique form of therapy that examines subtle details in their living spaces. Winner of The Special Jury Prize for Acting at The Sundance Film Festival 2013.

Starring: Joel Nagel, Kathleen Wise

With: James Rutledge, Mark Jude Sullivan

Credits

Director: Michael Tyburski
Story By & Producer: Ben Nabors
Co-Written by: Ben Nabors & Michael Tyburski
Cinematographer: Todd Banhazl
Editor: Jennifer Lame

Composer: Matt Abeysekera
Production Designer: Sam Lisenco
Costume Designer: Megan Stark Evans
Casting Director: Chrissy Fiorilli-Ellington, CSA
A {group theory} Production

Complete credits at IMDB.

Accolades & Press
“This is a perfect short film...stands out as one of the Sundance star films, it is beautifully directed and acted and succeeds doing all of the things a short film should accomplish.”
— IndieWire
“Bizarre yet captivating...beautifully shot, the visual style of the film really sets the tone from the start.”
— Fan The Fire Magazine
“Funny, entertaining and unique.”
— The Huffington Post

Awards and Select Screenings

  • Winner - Short Film Special Jury Award for Acting // Sundance Film Festival (2013)

  • Winner - Best Short Drama // New Hampshire Film Festival (2013)

  • Winner - Best Actor // Domani Visionfest (2013)

  • Winner - Best Narrative Short // Marin County International Festival (2013)

  • Finalist - Best Short Film // Ashland Independent Film Festival (2013)

  • Nominated - Best Short Fiction // Grand OFF World Independent Film Awards Poland (2013)

  • Nominated - Best Production & Best Short Narrative // Domani Visionfest (2013)

  • Vimeo Staff Pick

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