''Admissions'' is a 2011 American short film written by John Viscount and directed by Harry Kakatsakis. The film received funds from a successful

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campaign. The plot of the film revolves around an

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couple and a

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man who go through admissions together because they have suffered similar tragic endings. The three are placed in an admissions room for the

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and must plead their case before the clerk (

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Cast

as The Clerk *

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as Daphna *Oren Dayan as Ahmad *Anthony Batarse as Eli *

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as Man in Suit *Heath Brown as Man in Hoodie

Filmmakers

*Harry Kakatsakis, Director *John Viscount, Writer/Producer *Gavin Behrman, Producer

Awards

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**Artivist Spirit Award, Best Short Film - 2012 * Uppsala International Short Film Festival **Best Children's Film - 2012 *

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**Winner - Jury Award, Best Narrative Short - 2012 **Winner - Audience Award, Best Dramatic Short - 2012 *

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**Honorable Mention - Audience Choice, Best Short Film Award - 2012 *

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**Winner - Best Short Narrative - 2012

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References

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