''Safety'' is a live action
short film
A short film is a film with a low running time. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) defines a short film as "an original motion picture that has a running time of not more than 40 minutes including all credits". Other film o ...
directed by
Fabrice Joubert and produced by Easter Moon Films & Composite Films, based on the short story ''Safety'' written by Lydia Fitzpatrick, about a school shooting in America. Engaged against gun violence the film has been presented and won awards in a number of festivals including at L.A. Film Awards, Lift-Off Los Angeles, Peak City Film Festival and
Miami Short Film Festival
The Miami Short Film Festival is an annual film festival held in Miami, Florida
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Plot
In a small-town elementary school, 8-year-old Michael lies on the cold gym floor, stretching with the rest of his class. Suddenly the class hears the sound of a gunshot nearby. As they rush to seek refuge in their gym teacher’s office, Michael senses something familiar about the shooter and makes a daring move, altering both of their lives forever.
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2019 short films
2019 films
Films about school violence
Films about murderers
Films about mass murder
Films about children
Films about brothers
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