Pulp Friction is a 2021 parody short film directed by Mark Atkinson and Tony Olmos and written by Atkinson. The film spoofs Pulp Fiction and stars Atkinson, Randy Davison and Elliott Branch Jr. The film won the Indie Spirit Award at Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema; received nominations at Austin Revolution Film Festival, Oceanside International Film Festival, and Award This!; and screened at San Diego Latino Film Festival.
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| Screenplay by | Mark Atkinson |
| Story by | Quentin Tarantino (characters) |
| Based on | Pulp Fiction |
| Produced by | Mark Atkinson |
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| Edited by | Tony Olmos |
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Running time | 14 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
editJules applies to be Marty and Gary's roommate.
Cast
edit- Mark Atkinson as Marty
- Randy Davison as Gary
- Elliott Branch Jr. as Jules
- Savannah Hayworth as Mia
- Arabia Essence as Bonnie
- Justin Burquist as Albino Corpse
Production
editThe story is based on Pulp Fiction by Quentin Tarantino. Elliott Branch Jr. plays Jules, a character originally portrayed by Samuel L. Jackson.[1]
Release
editThe film screened at Oceanside International Film Festival,[2] San Diego Latino Film Festival,[3] Albuquerque Film & Music Festival[4] and Marina Del Rey Film Festival.[5]
Reception
editCritical response
editSumner Forbes at Film Threat scored it 8.5 out of 10 and said "The five people in the world that haven’t seen Tarantino’s film will be lost, but that’s a sacrifice worth making for a film centered around the world of the most influential film of the 1990s."[1] Audiences at Fan Fiction Film Festival recommended the film.[6]
Accolades
edit| Festival | Year | Award | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Show Low Film Festival | 2021 | Best Short 10-15 USA | Pulp Friction | Won | [7] |
| Imperial County Film Commission Comedy Film Festival | 2021 | Best Film | Tony Olmos, Mark Atkinson | Runner-up | [8][9][10][11] |
| Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema | 2022 | Indie Spirit Award | Pulp Friction | Won | [12] |
| Best Short Film | Pulp Friction | Nominated | |||
| Best Director - Short Film | Tony Olmos | Nominated | |||
| Best Actor - Short Film | Elliott Branch Jr. | Nominated | |||
| Best Cinematography - Short Film | Justin Burquist | Nominated | |||
| Oceanside International Film Festival | 2022 | Best Supporting Actor | Elliott Branch Jr. | Nominated | [2] |
| Austin Comedy Film Festival | 2022 | Best Mockumentary | Tony Olmos, Mark Atkinson | Finalist | [13] |
| Austin Revolution Film Festival | 2022 | US Comedy Short | Pulp Friction | Nominated | [14] |
| Actor of the Year | Mark Atkinson | Nominated | |||
| Block Island Film Festival | 2022 | Best Comedy Short Film | Mark Atkinson | Won | [15] |
| Fan Fiction Film Festival | 2022 | Audience Award - Best Performances | Pulp Friction | Won | [16] |
| San Diego Film Awards | 2022 | Best Original Screenplay | Mark Atkinson | Nominated | |
| San Diego Movie Awards | 2022 | Best Comedy/Dramedy - Summer | Tony Olmos, Mark Atkinson | Won | [17] |
| San Diego Film Week | 2022 | Best Comedy Film | Tony Olmos, Mark Atkinson | Nominated | |
| Southeast New England Film, Music & Arts Festival | 2022 | Best Acting - Comedy | Elliott Branch Jr. | Won | |
| Night of Comedy Shorts | 2022 | Best Parody - 2nd period | Tony Olmos, Mark Atkinson | Won | [18] |
| Silicon Beach Film Festival | 2023 | Best Comedy/Parody Short | Pulp Friction | Won | [19] |
| Award This! | 2023 | Award This! Short Film | Pulp Friction | Nominated | [20][21] |
References
edit- ^ a b Forbes, Sumner (2022-09-13). "Pulp Friction Featured, Reviews Film Threat". Film Threat. Archived from the original on 2022-09-14. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
- ^ a b "OIFF 2022 - Official Nominations Announcement". Oceanside International Film Festival. Archived from the original on 2022-02-17. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
- ^ Thillo, Ethan (2022-03-08). "Short Program Synopses". San Diego Latino Film Festival: 56 – via Issuu.
- ^ "AFMX 2022 | 10th Anniversary Edition". Eventive. 2022. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
- ^ "Marina Del Ray Film Festival at Cinemark 18 and XD" (PDF). Marina Del Rey Film Festival. 2023. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
- ^ PULP FRICTION short film, audience reactions - FESTIVAL AUDIENCE FEEDBACK VIDEOS. WILDsound Festival TV. 2022-10-19. Archived from the original on 2023-03-24. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
- ^ "Show Low Film Festival Winners 2021". Show Low Film Festival. Archived from the original on 2021-10-18. Retrieved 2022-10-28.
- ^ "Imperial Film Commission Comedy Winners". Holtville Tribune. 2021-11-25. Archived from the original on 2021-12-07. Retrieved 2022-06-19.
- ^ "Events | Imperial County Film Commission". Imperial County Film Commission. Archived from the original on 2021-11-27. Retrieved 2022-06-19.
- ^ "Winners of Virtual Comedy Festival announced". The Desert Review. 2021-11-24. Archived from the original on 2021-11-25. Retrieved 2022-06-19.
- ^ "Film Commission announces winners of comedy film fest". Imperial Valley Press. 2021-11-24 – via PressReader.
- ^ "The Sound of Us wins two top prizes at Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema". The Film Festivals Portal. 14 March 2022. Archived from the original on 2022-03-14. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
- ^ "Austin Comedy Film Festival Summer 2022". Film Festival Circuit. Archived from the original on 2023-06-05. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
- ^ "10th Annual (2022) Film Award Nominations". Austin Revolution Film Festival. 2022. Archived from the original on 2022-08-21. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
- ^ "Past Winners". Block Island Film Festival. Archived from the original on 2023-12-24. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ "HIGHLIGHTS: October 2022 Film Festival". FAN FICTION Film and Writing Festival. 2022-10-20. Archived from the original on 2023-07-09. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
- ^ "Award of Prestige Summer 2022". San Diego Movie Awards. 2022. Archived from the original on 2022-09-24. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
- ^ "September – December 2022 2nd period of Awards – Night of Comedy shorts". Night of Comedy Shorts. 2022-12-30. Archived from the original on 2023-02-06. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ "Silicon Beach Film Festival 2023 Awards". Silicon Beach Film Festival. Archived from the original on 2023-10-14. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ "Presenting the Award This! 2023 Nominees News Film Threat - Part 2". 2023-11-09. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
- ^ "2023 Nominees & Winners". Award This!. Archived from the original on 2023-12-24. Retrieved 2023-12-24.