Five Stars - Award Winning Comedy Short-Film by Marvin Zana

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Two Robbers (Alex Emanuel & Peter Morgan) steal an Uber car without noticing the three customers in the back seat: a young couple coming from a date (Allison Altman & Matthew Cronin) and a crazy old Korean woman (MeeWha Alana Lee).
This Comedy Short Film was screened in the 2019 Festival De Cannes and in 20 other Film Festivals around the world.
Written and Directed by Marvin Zana
Marvinzana.com
Festivals Selections & Awards:
-Palm Springs Comedy Film Festival
Palm Springs, California
Winner: Best Student Short Film
-Chain NYC Film Festival
New York City
Winner: Best Student Short Film
-Best Short Awards
La Jolla, California
Winner: Award of Merit
Accolade Global Competition
San Diego, California
Winner: Best Short Film
Brightside Film Festival
Jersey City, New Jersey
Winner: Best Ensemble Nominee: Best Film Nominee: best Director Nominee: Best Cinematography
-Esra Awards
New York City
Winner: Best Film, Best Screenplay, Best Editing
-California Independent Film Festival
San Francisco, California
Nominee: Best Short Film, Nominee: Best Director
-NewFilmmakers New York
New York City
Nominee: Best Short Film
-Los Angeles Lift-Off Film Festival Online
Los Angeles, California
Nominee: Best Short Film
-The World Network Comedy Festival
Las Vegas, Nevada
Nominee: Best Short Film, Nominee: Best Director
-World Film Fair
New York City
Film Market
-LA Comedy Film Festival
Los Angeles, California
Screened
-Canada Independent Film Festival
Montreal, Canada
Nominee: Best Short Film
The Laugh or Die Film Festival
Tennessee, USA
Nominee: Best Short Film
Near Nazareth
Nazareth, Israël
Semi-Finalist, Best Short Film
Festival National du court-métrage Etudiant
La Sorbonne - Paris, France
Nominee: Best Short Film
DIY film festival
Santa Monica, California
Finalist: Best Comedy
Midwest Action Fest
Indiana, USA
Nominee: Best Comedy
Lift-Off Genre Film Festival Online
Nominee: Best Short Film
Georgia Independent Short Film Festival
Atlanta, Georgia
Screened
Pittsburgh Independent Film Festival
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Upcoming screening
Five Stars is a student film produced by Esra Film School.
Five Stars was shot on the Arri Alexa LF, edited on Avid Media Composer and colored on Da Vinci Resolved.
Written & Directed by Marvin Zana.
Marvinzana.com
Actors list:
The Korean Woman: MeeWha Alana
Androsace: Allison Altman
Jim: Matthew Cronin
Justin: Peter Morgan
Robb: Alex Emanuel
Marvin: Jermel Wilson
Lucas: Craig Newman
Crew List:
1st AD: Harry Walters
2nd AD: Achille Vanderhaeghen
Script Supervisor: Lou Daumas
Script Consultant: Ben Cohen & Chris Ciancimino
Line Producer: Nicolas Thau
Field Producer: Thomas Desmedt
Executive Producer: Jeremie Attias
Associate Producer: Stephen Walters
DP: Mathis Fabien
Camera Op: Richard Ducros
1nd AC: Agathe Denis
2nd AC: Léo Galtier
Key Grip/Car Rig Operator: Simon Doutreleau
Best Boy: Richard Ducros
Production Sound Mixer: Laurent Dussault
Boom Operator/Sound Assistant: Léo Rozenberg
Sound Supervisor: Ryan Kennedy
Hair & Make up artist: Hailey Reese
Assistant: Ruth Black
Set Designer/Prop Master/SFX Supervisor: JC Gaignant
Assistant: Sharon Vion
Production Consultant: Adam Spielberg
Pre-Prod Consultant: Conor Stratton
Set Supervisor: Craig Newman
UPM: Benoit Perrin
PAs: Diana Benson, Joseph Gonzalez, Jude Thomas
Post-Prod Supervisor & Editor: Chloé Tarroux
Colorist: Lou Daumas
VFX: Yann Brogard
Dialogue & Music Editor: Laurent Rozenberg
Sound Design: Léo Rozenberg
Re-cording mixers: Raphael Ajuelos, Nathan Bonetto, Laurent Dussault, Léo Rozenberg
Mastering & DCP: Lou Daumas
Thanks to Esra Film School, Arri Rental NYC, Xeno Light, Gigantic Studio.
Special Thanks to the contributors and to Edouard Houillez.

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Thanks for 100K!!!!

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150k

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Hey...guess what? FIVE STARS!!!!

[@alamodefilms_ny]

Thank you so much!!

[@armindastafford8813]

This is why I would rather pay more for Uber without a share. Too much drama!😅😅😅

[@AlinaTowers]

Korean lady was so smart. She knew no one would be coming after that cash. Lol!

[@ThisisFizban]

It had a bunch of plot holes but still very entertaining.

[@ohhaveyounotheard]

I almost didn't stick around to watch, but I'm glad I did. Great film! Great choice of actors as well.

[@patriciacvener1968]

I love the Korean lady!

[@alamodefilms_ny]

Thank you all for your nice words! If you liked it, please help us by sharing it around you! :D

[@cajsheen2594]

This was great, they all played their parts so well. My only gripe is, it was SO good it was too short! Haha! Thankyou, XXX

[@ownpetard8379]

I enjoyed it. I think the heist money was too small. 3 perps plus the heist vehicle plus the risk and the net for Big Boss needs to yield far more money to be realistic. You can keep it $1755, but the Big Boss needs to be a low level hood. Sorry if I missed it, but the vehicle exploding wasn't explained, right? It is okay that it isn't explained, except I would not show whatever is at 23:11. Looks like a cigar? Why would the Uber vehicle explode? By a cigar? Again, if I missed it, perhaps someone will provide a time hack that alludes to the cause. Again entertaining. You asked for feedback.

[@EldritchTeacup]

This doesn't have enough love. Straight out of a sitcom!

[@alamodefilms_ny]

Thank you so much!

[@atmafj]

Oh God, I'm so glad to have clicked on this movie. Everything is perfect. The writing, the execution, the editing, the actors. I wish the whole team grow big. People, please share this movie !

[@alamodefilms_ny]

Thanks a lot!

[@samir_bapu]

I really have no words to express my feelings about this short but I must say its just awesome and I couldn't stop laughing every time while watching this masterpiece. All acted simply amazing especially that beautiful girl is sooooo good looking

[@alamodefilms_ny]

Really appreciate the kind words!

[@AlanDean-lt6jr]

I was in an extremely bad mood ( believe me ), then I turned this movie on. I laughed my a** off. Just what the doctor ordered. Thank you for sharing such a funny movie.😂

[@alamodefilms_ny]

I'm so glad I could help! Thank you!

[@jimd7875]

This Short is condensed and brilliant! Just like a full featured Block Buster without the drag, Bravo Marvin and Cast 😂

[@alamodefilms_ny]

Wow, thanks! Glad you enjoyed!!

[@MarcusVinicius-we2pg]

Wow...i have no words to say how enjoyable was watching this film.

[@alamodefilms_ny]

Appreciate it! Thank you!

[@sheppy101]

Great little movie. Nice to see Ilie Năstase in a cameo role as the Boss

[@mx_lei]

I have honestly never laughed so much at a KZbin short. So well written, so well acted. I became totally immersed in it. Madcap and hilarious. Great soundtrack, great direction. Thank you.

[@alamodefilms_ny]

Wow, thank you!

[@aldairmendes4243]

The best comedy short I watched this year 😂😂. From Africa 🇦🇴

[@alamodefilms_ny]

Thank you from NY!

[@boxcartoon5046]

I am 21 and I still watch this masterpiece ☺❤❤

[@alamodefilms_ny]

Thank you!!

[@sassyscribe8642]

This is amazing!! Such memorable characters and great comedic acting. Her delivery of, “Give it to me!” is both badass and hilarious.

[@alamodefilms_ny]

Thanks a lot!!

[@ericcabana8390]

I didn't feel like watching it, but I decided I would trust for once what I read on the internet, namely the comments here. I have to say, everybody is right! That was funny and everything was great about it; the acting, the pace/editing, the soundtrack, the directing, in short, as I said everything. I'll definitely recommend to friends. Thanks a lot! :D

[@alamodefilms_ny]

Your comment made my day, thank you so much 🙏🏼

[@MarcusVinicius-we2pg]

I try to keep me away from spoilers.....best way to watch a movie....not knowing shit what gonna happen.

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❤❤😂😂

[@solarfinder]

I was in the same position. I'm glad I watched it. ❤❤Great script and Apple Sauce was definitely annoying 😂😂

[@neosandy]

This only has 6k views ??! Oh hell no that was one of the best shorts I've ever seen and I've seen hundreds .... I must share.

[@alamodefilms_ny]

You can’t imagine how grateful I am for your comment.. Thanks 🙏🏼 I’m glad you liked it

[@michaelquaid4679]

I really liked it. And incredibly accurate there at the end. Women love going to those bad boys that might think about killing them

[@usagiynami9937]

@@alamodefilms_ny Great job. Story, filming, audio and acting all good.

[@9domi99]

3 years later and still only 67k with 1.5k likes... What a shame, it's genuinely a great movie.

[@terriarheghan3676]

Well done. As we get older we learn a lot. Go with the flow and enjoy the ride!!!!Absolutely.👍🏽❤️🎬

[@ikesweat8749]

It shares the same funny-bone as Bottlerocket (Owen & Luke Wilson). Ugly and sweet. Great piece of work.

[@believeinpeace]

Oh my that was great! Terrific acting too!

[@alamodefilms_ny]

Thanks a lot!!!

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Very Silly, enjoyed it 😁

[@MaxGravitas]

Really good, funny as with great acting. Worth watching for the talented and very beautiful actress alone. Deserves way more views.

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This Short Movie is Good. Yeah, it had me cracking up.

[@wildcard5269]

I simply LOVE'd It! I'll wait for the FULL Movie😏

[@magnetdesignandadver]

Best comedy short ive ever seen. Excellent in every way. Great script, great acting, great production. Awesome job!

[@BonanzaRoad]

Well written….excellent direction…fun story and characters….great cast! Terrific!

[@alistairsavoury1074]

What a fun romp! Bring em on.

[@jivanvasant]

Justin was superb. The only innocent person in the story.

[@cappsie1]

That was incredible! HOW are you not making feature films?! That was one of the best, quirkiest, most brilliant shorts I've seen in a long time. Utterly outstanding! Really, so, so, very good! Absolutely silver screen-worthy! I absolutely will share this! This is the level of genius I can only aspire to!

[@alamodefilms_ny]

Wow, thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! I’m working on a TV pilot that should be out very soon!

[@cappsie1]

@@alamodefilms_ny Now that, I cannot wait for! Hollywood here you come!

[@MarcusVinicius-we2pg]

Short movie! No sequel!

[@alanbryant8457]

This is really good. Clearly see everybody is focused and committed making this film. Job well done. Wish i came across your film months ago.

[@alamodefilms_ny]

This is so nice, thank you so much, I really appreciate it!

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😂😂😂 I'm definitely sharing this one!!!

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I laughed so much, I'm dealing with Cancer (Agent Orange, Vietnam)...but for 25 minutes...I was somewhere else having fun...thanks ...great job by all!

[@bigseanprice]

youre a true fckin hero!

[@Stasiaflonase]

This is hilarious! So well written and acted. Good job!

[@kimmyb33]

Hands down the best comedy short I've seen so far! 😂

[@alamodefilms_ny]

Thank you so much!!

[@cindymorris2567]

I normally don't care for comedy but this was absolutely, positively, with out a doubt, one of the funniest little skits I've had the great pleasure of eyeballing!!! One chuckle after another. 😅😅😅😂

[@alamodefilms_ny]

Thanks you so much, it means the world!

[@All.Natural.]

This was wonderful to watch!

[@owenkato956]

best shot: wig blowing in the wind outside the suv door. :)

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Nicely done.... thanks for sharing.... Ax

[@tonycruz6183]

Me encanto. Muchas gracias por hacerme reir tanto. La recomendare a todos mis amigos.

[@metermorphose]

That was fun to watch. Such an exaggerated plot and acting. 😂

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That kid looks like Keanu Reeves in 80’s😂

[@Studiodotcomedy]

Awesome concept and very good story telling , I like the humor and comic timings , overall I give a 5 🌟 star

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This was good

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[@mohammadamini4586]

I didn't expect it to be so good. Its story is really funny and surprising and its cinematography is profesional. I hit the like and subscribe and hope to see more in the future.

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Good? American good ?that mean its not funny….

[@ahcenedif3889]

Simply pure cinema ❤❤

[@AhayaNido]

Perfect deserve the five star.

[@treyday2473]

this was by far the best short film ive seen everyone was funny especially jim and the young robber

[@kimchiman1000]

That was a beautiful and brilliant work right there! I love how you wove it all together with a lot of wit. I will be looking forward to seeing more of your work. The acting and the directing were flawless as well. Many thanks.

[@alamodefilms_ny]

Thank you so much!

[@tomjackson4374]

That was funny. You hit all the funnybones I have.

[@alamodefilms_ny]

I'm glad thank you!

[@buffalospringsteen460]

"I laughed. I cried. I wet my pants!" A.O. Scott, NY Times

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Now that's what I call acting!

[@thebookdoc.writing.and.editing]

That's some fun.

[@feralbluee]

Deserves all the awards it was given. great writing, acting, direction, cinematography, choice of location, everything. loved the ending! funny and enjoyable. ( that mask was a scream!!) i want more from you guys :) 🎭🌟🌷🌱

[@alamodefilms_ny]

Thank you so much! We really appreciate it!

[@sergebreton6776]

From 🇨🇦. This was Great. BRAVO

[@aroundtheworld5901]

good Job ! camera . light , acting, sound, music. Absolut Professional !

[@alamodefilms_ny]

Thanks so much!!

[@charlestaylor3195]

Now that, was funny. I've been watching comedies all morning looking for a laugh. Actually it is surprising what some people think is funny, but to each his own, I laughed several times. The actors were top notch, I have seen the best actors ever in some of these shorts, You made my day! I'm Korean too, not really. Oh well look at me, I just noticed this is 4 years old. KZbin is something else. Somebody tell me why almost all the comments were made in the last year, but it's been out for 4 years.

[@gordonaliasme1104]

The algorithm is pushing these comedy short films to me

[@robdunphy9432]

fantastic!

[@raykamoradpour]

it was a masterpiece, i loved that how characters built up in just 25 min, and the way that every single shots were on point and kept cinematic. this a true way to make a high quality comedy in short film form. i loved it, great job.

[@blacklion8208]

What a racket! 👏👍

[@dung0899]

This is so great!!

[@cliffcampbell8827]

It had some laughs in it. I enjoyed this and I hope this team makes more.

[@alamodefilms_ny]

Thanks! We hope too!

[@quintork4100]

pure class!!!

[@TheAdeybob]

That was one classy piece of work...well-worth watching

[@elessartelcontar9415]

Jim, the guy on the date, looks exactly like Tobey Maguire from the front and the left (his right side).

[@DonPetrushka]

Wow, amaaazing one 🔥

[@Toni-d2g]

I really enjoyed it. Thanks 💙

[@mediagorillaproduction9128]

Very funny and some cool ideas

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5:31 Dude casually walked away while the store is being robbed. 😂

[@kilanyzana6047]

Amazing great acting and really funny

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Owwww my goodness what have I just watched 😳🙉😂👏👏👏🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 it's almost going to be 3 years since released having said that I am gonna give this movie ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👏👏👏👏😂😂😂😂😂😂 after a long time I enjoyed something & this was something wholesome 💘😍🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@alamodefilms_ny]

Thanks a lot haha!!

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This was so fooking nuts !!! Brilliant - nearly pissed myself laughing .

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Funny, great comedic acting

[@lucasbordier4843]

👌👌 finalement je le trouve! Superbe merci pour le bon moment !

[@raoultheowl3140]

Guys great entertaining short film. All the characters did their bit. Very well done. Thank u for making it.

[@MissMarinaCapri]

Kind of funny and creative, worthy of viewing.

[@janenguyen8996]

Damn!That was neat and clean. I'd love to see more. Appreciate the talented team. 🤩

[@stevesloan7132]

This was a quality production. And funny too. Theater of the absurd! Thanks!

[@alamodefilms_ny]

Thanks so much!!

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Awesome!

[@oldschool8432]

Bravo BRAVO 👏

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This is Genuis! 🎉

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Now,this one was really funny! !!!!!!!

[@alamodefilms_ny]

Thanks so much!!!

[@BoRice82]

That was fun

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That was great😂

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Excellent!

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Nice criminal film!!!

[@alamodefilms_ny]

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[@SpeiderSchneider]

Wonderful!

[@TheLepke2011]

I loved every second of this! It's amazingly well written and so hilarious! I'm sure I'll watch it again and again! Also, I'll tell my friends to check it out!

[@alamodefilms_ny]

Thanks so much!!!

[@nextgas100miles9]

Nice work! Enjoyed it.

[@RHKhan86]

Best Comedy short Film 📼 I have ever seen.

[@duane9830]

The girl has kind of a felicia day vibe.

[@abrahamsorby8193]

That was good!!!

[@chriswearsglasses]

That was a solid watch. Excellent job all around! 5 stars for sure

[@alamodefilms_ny]

Thank you!!

[@M-Is-For-Margaret]

I enjoyed this! I love how the Korean woman took charge when the opportunity showed itself. 😉

[@jacikas3168]

Good one! 🙌