Safety (2019 film)


Safety is a live action short film directed by Fabrice Joubert and produced by Easter Moon Films & Composite Films, based on the acclaimed 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.

Plot

In a small-town elementary school, 8-year-old Michael lays 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.

Awards

YearPresenter/FestivalAward/CategoryStatus
2019Peak City International Film Festival"Best Director - Short Film"
2019L.A. Film Awards"Best Drama, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Child Actor, Best Score"
2019Lift-Off Los Angeles"Best Short Film"
2019Short shorts Film Festival"Jury Prize"
2019Rhode Island International Film Festival"Best Short Film"
2019Krakow Film Festival"Best Short Fiction Film"