 KRUSING AMERICALINDA KRUSE Series: SHORT, AGES 5-12 Topic - Family Description - It's the oldest story known to man -- coming home -- but with a twist. After spending most of his life living outside the United States defending his country, where does a decorated 20-year Army soldier, back from the War, go home to if he's never really had a home? In this docu-series, Lt. Colonel Victor Krus and his family travel the country on a quest to find their home, sweet home. KRUSING AMERICA is the story of an American hero's search for an American hometown. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - This film is part of a series designed for TV or a web series. As a travelogue, it takes the pop of a returning vet and his family who set out to see America. This episode focuses on their experience on Martha's Vineyard. Because it is short, at 24 minutes, I think it works. It's fast faced enough to hold your attention and, I think kids would be interested in watching it. I did test it with one child who said she enjoyed it. She gave it a 3 out of 5 star rating so I will do the same. Recommended for KIDS FIRST! Festival. Runtime: 24 minutes KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12 |
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Dear Linda,
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Official Selection Announced
Congratulations! The Official Selections of the 2015 San Diego International Kids' Film Festival have been announced and KRUSING AMERICA has been selected! We have selected 51 Short Films from 15 countries this year. Check out the full list of selected finalists below! Congrats to our filmmakers!
Thank you very much for joining us at the 2015 San Diego International Kids' Film Festival! Looking forward to seeing you at the film festival!
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Whole Foods and Whole Foods Kids in Arizona was gracious enough to sponsor our shoot since they too met and loved Gino. It was the beginning of some of my best directing work with kids. I wanted then and still do today - to create authentic shows with amazing real personalities that are bigger than life in a very genuine way. A good director only needs to guide so if you're true to your subject - even a two-year-old can shine.
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