Guardian - short comedy film - Atlanta Shortsfest Spotlight
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13m
Directed by Christy Lee Hughes
Gabby, a dysfunctional guardian angel struggling with addiction, fails miserably at her job of protecting her human assignment Derrik from the dangers of living on Earth. After yet another horrific accident that Gabby did nothing to prevent, Derrik summons the courage to fire her. Shocked, Gabby goes through stages of grief, revealing to Derrik exactly how she got to this low point in her existence, including her deepest and darkest secrets.
Screenings and Awards:
The Great Canadian Comedy Film Festival
Best Comedy Award Winner
Lighthouse International Film Festival
World Premiere
Official Selection
Houston Comedy Film Festival
Best Director Award Finalist
Die Laughing Film Festival
Best Actress Award Winner
London Worldwide Comedy Short Film Festival
Honorable Mention
Paris Shorts Film Awards
Best Actress Award Winner
Bridge Fest Film Festival
Best Actress Award Winner
The Garden State Film Festival
Official Selection
Arizona International Film Festival
Official Selection
Nevada Women’s Film Festival
Official Selection
Atlanta Shortfest
Official Selection
San Francisco Indie Short Film Festival
Best Actress Award Winner
California Women’s Film Festival
Official Selection
Bridge Fest Film Festival
Best Comedy Award Winner
Toronto Independent Film Festival
Best Comedy Award
Die Laughing Film Festival
Best Comedy Award
Lake Placid Film Festival
Best Comedy Award Finalist
Cinema Sisters International Film Festival
Official Selection
Culver City Film Festival
Los Angeles Premiere
Official Selection
UPTILT
Official Selection
Onyko Films Awards
Best Comedy Nominee
International Shorts Film Festival
Blastoff LA
Semi-Finalist
Best Shorts Competition
Award of Merit -Women Filmmakers
New York Lift Off Film Festival
Official Selection
Marina Del Rey Film Festival
Official Selection
LA Comedy Film Festival
Official Selection
Detroit SheTown Film Festival
Official Selection
Los Angeles Lift Off Film Festival
Official Selection
FestFlix Fun Fact:
Christy Lee Hughes adapted this original play written by Matthew McLachlan into a short film during the pandemic, flipping the gender of the lead character from male (GABRIEL) to female (GABBY) highlighting the comedic narrative from a new female lens.
GUARDIAN was my directorial debut and shot entirely in one day on a shoestring budget during the pandemic
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