A Lien is a 2023 American short drama film written and directed by David Cutler-Kreutz and Sam Cutler-Kreutz and executive produced by Adam McKay. The film had its world premiere at the Flickerfest on January 23, 2023, in the Best Of International Shorts 3 – 2023.[1]
On 23 January 2025, it was nominated for the Best Live Action Short Film at the 97th Academy Awards.[2][3]
Summary
The film showcases a young couple facing up to and dealing with a dangerous immigration process.[4]
Cast
- William Martinez as Oscar Gomez
- Victoria Ratermanis as Sophia Gomez
- Koralyn Rivera as Nina Gomez
Release
The film had its world premiere at the 32nd Flickerfest on January 23, 2023, in the Best Of International Shorts 3 – 2023.[1]
The film was showcased in the 30th Austin Film Festival on October 29, 2023, in Shorts Program 5: Survival Instincts.[5]
Accolades
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Film Festival | November 2, 2023 | Narrative Short, Film Competition | A Lien | Nominated | [6] |
| Academy Awards | March 2, 2025 | Best Live Action Short Film | David Cutler-Kreutz, Sam Cutler-Kreutz | Nominated | [2][7] |
References
- ^ a b "Best Of International Shorts 3 – 2023". Flickerfest. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
- ^ a b "The 97th Academy Awards | (2025)". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
- ^ González, David (23 January 2025). "Emilia Pérez leads the Oscar nominations". Cineuropa. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
- ^ "A Lien". Seattle International Film Festival. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
- ^ "Best Of International Shorts 2 – 2023". Austin Film Festival. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
- ^ "2023 Program Book: Narrative Short". Austin Film Festival. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
- ^ Lewis, Hilary (23 January 2025). "Oscars: Full List of Nominees". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
External links
- Official website
- A Lien at IMDb
- A Lien at Indie Shorts Mag