YOUNG AMERICANS - Award Winning Short Film

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First love. First kiss. First bank robbery.
YOUNG AMERICANS - An AFI Thesis Film
WINNER: College Emmy - 2nd Place Drama
Television Academy Foundation
WINNER: Richard P. Rogers - Spirit of Excellence Award
The American Film Institute
WINNER: Cinematic Storytelling Prize
Windrider International Student Film Festival
WINNER: Audience Award - Best Live Action Short - Runner-Up
Palm Springs International ShortFest
WINNER: The Clover and Maggie Award: In Celebration of Life
Cleveland International Film Festival 2014
WINNER: Grand Prize Audience Award
FLICKERS: Rhode Island Film Festival 2014
WINNER: Audience Award - Best Short Film
Ashland Independent Film Festival 2014
WINNER: Audience Award - Best Short Film
Sedona International Film Festival 2014
WINNER: Best Short Film
San Jose International Short Film Festival 2014
WINNER - Student Film of the Year
Student Filmmaker Awards 2015
WINNER: Best Student Short Film
CineGear Expo 2014 at Paramount
WINNER: Best Short Film
Milledgeville Film Festival 2014
WINNER: John Kelly Cinematography Award
Fresno Film Festival 2014
WINNER - Best Student Short Film
Logan Film Festival
Starring: Stevie Lynn Jones and Matthew Van Oss
Writer/Director: Kevin Lacy
Producer: Alejandro Torroja Nubiola
Cinematographer: Kristin Fieldhouse
Production Designer: Elena Cozlovschi
Editor: Lilly Urban
Music By: Victoria De La Vega
Casting Director: Kiki Ruud
Shot on 35mm Kodak Motion Picture Film
Post Services by Technicolor / Deluxe

[@billgoldstein4215]

I've watched thousands of shorts. This is the best I've ever seen. [A 68 year old movie producer].

[@timhilario]

I have never bothered watching any 'short film' more than 6 mins long but this I watched from beginning right to the end. Hats off to you Kevin! Wouldn't be surprised if I see a full length movie of this in my local cinema!

[@kevinmarkfilms]

+Tim Hilario :) thank you!

[@pickydhillon2950]

Who was the lady whom she gave money and why she took it back .. and why the guy did fire alarm and police call

[@KYLERHOLLAND]

Seriously amazing. This needs a hell of a lot more views! Good job my friend! The acting is superb!

[@child657]

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[@veronicaseeling6705]

This film is unique to many others. The depth added to the characters was truly impeccable. It added so much to the story and made the audience beg for more. I throughly enjoyed.

[@kevinmarkfilms]

I'm so glad! Thank you for your kind words

[@thexlonexwulf]

This is too amazing to only be seen by 15 people!!!

[@kevinmarkfilms]

Maheegan Thank you so much. Means a lot. :)

[@Judy.LoveandLightAlways]

Absolutely Beautiful Story, Acting, Script, Directing. Wish it was Longer. Kindest thoughts to you all and your families and Furbabies from Australia x 10☆

[@wolf.himmler]

gripping, intriguing, amazing - pick one - or better pick all! It's incredible how much story you can put in that film within a 30 minutes plot. Great acting, nice shots - rly rly great overall work. You really deservere at least 1000 times the views on that.

[@CSautosports]

Just found this from watching Stevie Lynn Jones on Animal Kingdom. This short is fantastic! Great job Kevin. How have people not found this already....

[@CastMud]

This was great. Awesome job to all the people on this project. Love to see what you make next.

[@SofiaCostales]

Films like these should be aired on festivals and competitions. I admire your works! :D

[@fudgeralph]

It already has I think

[@Henri377]

BRILLIANT! I was transported, nothing else existed while watching. Gripping from start to finish and the acting absolute top class , well everything in here is . I thank you so for this adventure and deep dive into who we are and can be. Congratulations 👌

[@simpleconnortv3731]

Wow, I am blown away, this is such an amazing film words cannot describe! The best thing i've seen for a while. The storyline to it was also so original and unique.

[@kevinmarkfilms]

SimpleConnorTV Thank you!

[@raymondsantos3678]

Do you have a "Making Of"? I would really love to see that. Fantastic short!!!!

[@begwelveliyev3117]

Yeah I have , @Begweli insta

[@christinamateus2064]

What a beautiful short! I understood all characters, their pasts and futures, a wonderful tearjerker Bring back kindness❤

[@mobbmaster]

This was definitely worth the wait! Amazing!

[@kevinmarkfilms]

Mobbmaster Thank you!

[@riteshraj6590]

I was asked to breakdown and write an essay about a short film, and I am so glad I chose this one. Hats off to you Kevin! I will try my best to share this short film as much as I can. :)

[@pamtheBA]

Lots of twists and turns ... a wonderful and thrilling film!

[@laurenbayless9541]

one of the best short films I have seen in awhile. the cinematography was excellent! im truly in awe of how amazing this is.

[@guillzini]

This short is absolutely genius! Great job on everything!! I watched it yesterday and today again with my girlfriend, who also fell in love with it.. definitely will be watching it again and will recommend to friends! Thanks for this

[@morpheusproduction]

I have been waiting so so long for this....... amazing job !!!!!

[@kevinmarkfilms]

Morpheus Imagery Thank you!

[@KG5IF]

Very well done. Especially the conspirictors in crime. A very well done love story. Hope to see more from both of them. Looking forward to your next production.

[@danielguerrero7110]

Awesome job Kevin this is the type of content that platforms like KZbin actually needs! Great actors as well by the way

[@earthgrob9573]

Yeaah! Finally. But the result. Unbelievable

[@helmi9937]

Simply amazing! 😊 It was all just so beautiful. Acting, story, cinematography. One of the best short films I've ever seen, keep up the good work!

[@sivaram7849]

The last conversation between the boy and girl makes smile on my face. Simply superb and cool video. I am from India

[@MargueriteFairProductions]

This was an exceptional movie. New concept, great message, fantastic acting. Perfect sound and lighting. You should be very proud of this movie! Congratulations!

[@WilliamAndrew357]

Great Cinematography, nice job Kevin. Definitely worth the wait!

[@kevinmarkfilms]

WilliamAndrew357 Thanks for the kind words and for watching!

[@harveyhaworth3580]

Absolutely extraordinary. One of the best films, let alone short films I have ever seen. This completely deserves so many more views. Congratulations on this success Mr Kevin Lacy!

[@JosephQuillen]

I didn't know this was finally posted in it's entirety! thank you thank you thank you! After seeing this at Logan Film Festival I've been wanting to show so many of my friends for so long!!

[@kevinmarkfilms]

+Joseph Quillen Thanks brother!

[@ejwilliams1684]

It truly disturbed me that this short film isn't getting more attention. This is one of my favorite short films on KZbin.

[@carlisha123]

This is one of the best short films I've seen. The script never got corny or cliche. The story was good and it had a cute ending. The acting was great. The casting was spot on. Cinematography was beautiful... This is one to watch and learn from.

[@kevinmarkfilms]

Shani Drake thanks so much, Shani! I really appreciate it!

[@Proctorhigh80]

Very well done. Best acting in a short film I've seen so far.

[@madbiggie00]

I don't remember how I found this, but this is truly one of the finest short films I've ever seen.

[@newcore7]

Kudos to the crew of Young Americans.

[@kevinmarkfilms]

Thx!!

[@sderden1]

Why haven’t more people seen this! Best movie storyline I’ve seen in a long time. Outstanding!!

[@carrstewart57]

2nd time watching, and 2nd time tearing up at that Beautiful ending

[@OMARandWASIF]

this was incredible and really inspired for my own films. just amazing work!

[@kevinmarkfilms]

Omar and Wasif REally appreciate it!

[@jamiilapepe2274]

@@kevinmarkfilmsyeah i m so very well like amazing filim shorte omg

[@kelleyklein]

Kevin, please, create more. This was lovely in so many ways.

[@anthoninealexis]

Bloody brilliant. So cute. LOVED IT!

[@mavisoups]

Amazing! The most beautiful short movie I have ever seen. Congrats!

[@kevinmarkfilms]

So kind of you to say. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@evdokmv]

Amazing short film! Really liked story and cinematography. Man, you have to upload it to Vimeo also! It deserves more views!

[@prathyushsunny]

I wonder why are they only 82 likes instead of 82k likes for such an amazing film :o

[@Twistertrav]

Really glad i came across your films a while back.. this film is amazing! really well put together, great job! I really enjoyed it!

[@kevinmarkfilms]

Twistertrav Thanks!

[@121JAZZMAN]

That was actually amazing! I have the biggest smile right now!

[@kevinmarkfilms]

Glad it put a smile on your face. :)

[@meeca1671]

We have to make a reaction paper about this film thats why im here..watching this amazing film😆💕

[@kevinmarkfilms]

Haha what? Who is making you write a paper about this? :) Thank you for the kind words

[@videodrone4287]

DUDE!!! You just made my day - This is the best movie I´ve watched all year. I FREAKIN LOVE IT! Awesome everything - I will share this for sure

[@merryna16]

this is worth watching for....I seriously want this to be an actual full length movie!

[@bbousfield]

Wow! I wish I could 'like' that 100 more times. I have shared it.

[@MarcusVinicius-we2pg]

@bbousfield You are a person like me your "like" it's all we need! I like this movie...another like......

[@yogi0799]

One of the best short film I have ever watched........awesome acting.....Great:-)

[@Senor-Equis]

I love short films, and let me say one thing about this one. It's my favorite one. MAKE MORE PLEASE. All of your films are amazing, so I bet your next one will just smash it.

[@stevenmoralesjr5785]

Now that’s cinematic. The two characters are awesome. The actors did an amazing job. First time seeing this, I’m like saying that was the impossible choice twist. But this story; a chefs kiss 😚🤏🏽 “perfect.”

[@setrasundahta4224]

This was an amazing film! So nice (and refreshing) to see a film about the lengths people will go to for love, that doesn't involve guns, drugs (except maybe for the mom) and death. Well done, beautiful cinematography, score, acting, writing, etc.!

[@Lewsanch]

Very insane work, congratulations!! I'll share it

[@kevinmarkfilms]

thanks for sharing!

[@justanotherhumanbeing]

How am I only finding this now?! This is mad underrated

[@BTURNER1961]

This is a gem. So flawless, perfect.

[@sujalsaffire5896]

The ending was just awesome!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🥳

[@dy654321]

This was an amazing short. The folks at AFI are lucky to have you.

[@honeyowen3163]

And 30 minutes later, I feel like I've watched a feature movie!

[@rockylabra9018]

ONE OF THE BEST SHORT FILMS!!!

[@theredsaptree]

Absolutely Fantastic!!! Great film. Can't wait for your next one!

[@kevinmarkfilms]

you're too kind! I hope there will be a next one... just got to find some of that "money" stuff people keep talking about haha

[@nyc90]

This was absolutely incredible. I work on the corporate side of a big media company and this totally inspires me to move back over to the creative side. Great work!

[@kevinmarkfilms]

live90 That's awesome. Let me know if they have any jobs for me over there also haha. :)

[@Thetrevorbeecher]

Probably one of the best short films I have seen!

[@carma_official_actress]

made me tear a bit. beautiful.

[@kevinmarkfilms]

glad you enjoyed it. thanks for watching!

[@KN-pn2lt]

Usually I can predict movies. Great job with this flick🧕

[@cas5044]

😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱thats just my reaction LOVE IT SOOOOO MUCH!

[@JacobVossFilms]

Wow, this is so tightly written and executed. That's amazing. Absolutely love it.

[@jacksonterhaar100]

A minute in a half in, I was like, grab the popcorn this is good!

[@karlargue]

Awesome film Kevin, just watched it with my girl, she loved it too. can't wait to see your next flick bro. P.s. we had a double bill, she showed me Love Sick. nice and slick. send me more. thanks bro Karl (from Dublin)

[@miyukiski]

Amazing! what a great job that you have made. Just in love with this. cant wait for the next one. :))

[@JonoSeneff]

Bravo Kevin. So well done. Dude get this up on your VIMEO. You will get way more feedback, and I wouldn't be surprised if it got a staff pick.

[@shanewalsh917]

Brilliant, simply Brilliant Bravo my friend

[@angelajai]

what a beautiful movie!

[@johnnycampbell8874]

Kevin, I really liked this story! I'm a sucker for love stories, especially young/1st love. I shared it in one of my film group. You're talented so keep creating.

[@Cartier_specialist]

A love story if I ever saw one. Great short film.

[@yadhuuraj2551]

Really liked it❣️

[@kevindon5088]

Great movie from start to finish

[@pigeonthedj]

Mom jokes will never get old

[@AdrianRodriguez-qk2ur]

26:52 The reason why this short film is one of the best I've ever seen.

[@carolinepablo23]

Love wins nice short film and amazing. Good values

[@samueldawit125]

i love this movie. i cant just understand why it is just only 61186 viwes. this movie is a master pice. well done brow. have you made other movies?

[@JoaquinPhi]

Beautiful actress, she did this movie.

[@Celeb_BuzzBits]

so great I always look for short films in my free time and this one was so good I even found my self reacting and enjoying it love it 😍😍

[@xetaprime]

That was awesome! Wow! Thank you!

[@kevinmarkfilms]

Thank YOU for watching!

[@abdulmohaimenaltai3083]

very good film . I really enjoyed watching it ...

[@abdulmohaimenaltai3083]

I also love to make films I love action

[@AxPush]

Hello Kevin! Where can i watch The Man Who Found D.B. Cooper movie?

[@harutogames9204]

really really really good film perfect story line great acting and awesome filming beautiful job dude

[@nadiajade8239]

oh my gosh, absolutely loved this film!

[@IDoesDo]

LET'S GO!! America!!

[@no1lykholt]

This was SOOO good!! - amazing work! :D

[@couturecutie76xo]

Can't stop watching this. So good!

[@WillPriddis]

YES

[@kevinmarkfilms]

Will Priddis :)

[@PickleFlixTV]

So amazing KEVIN!! Love the story

[@kevinmarkfilms]

+Jordan Bryant thank you!

[@joeabstractjoe]

Fantastic video. 🏆💯

[@awesomegod6821]

In fact I really love this movie it makes a lot of sense I mean it's sensible

[@handee_maam]

I love this ❤ so cute!!

[@ufto6951]

Great film! Only 102k views?

[@203416msperez]

That ending! 😍 so beautiful!

[@williamcarnley3769]

that was bad ass. keep up the good work.

[@kevinmarkfilms]

Thanks man! So glad you liked it!

[@officialkristenskeet]

Fantastic film. Truly. Well done, all.

[@josephstanley6092]

Awesome