''Argo'' is a 2006
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romance drama film
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that marks Jordan Bayne's short film writing and directorial debut.
Co-written and co-directed by Bayne and
Michael Knowles, the film was shot on location in
Joshua Tree, California
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in 2005.
Synopsis
According to the production company's official synopsis, ''Argo'' tells the story of two individuals living outside society in the American desert. It explores the struggles of being human in a world that seemed bent on crushing the human spirit. Becca (played by
Jordana Spiro) is a dispossessed soul whose chance encounter with Cal (played by Marcus Chait) becomes a collision course that changes their lives. The film shows that loneliness and desperation can create an unconscious longing for human connection and that hope can be found in the most unexpected places.
Awards and nominations
''Argo'' has received recognition while on the festival circuit, screening in 2006 at the Napa Sonoma Wine Country Film Festival, Tacoma Film Festival, the Independent Film Festival of North Texas, and in 2007 at the Sunscreen Film festival,
Westchester Film Festival
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Miami Underground Film Festival,
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Sedona Film Festival
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, NewFilmMakers Winter Series, Soho House Screening Series, and the DeREEL Independent Film Festival.
;2006 Independent Film Festival of North Texas
* Won Best Director (Jordan Bayne)
* Won Best Short Film
* Nominated Best Screenplay
;2006 Tacoma Film Festival
* Won Best Short In Town
;2006 Pumelo Film Festival
* Nominated Best Short Film
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2006 films
2006 short films
Films shot in California
2000s English-language films