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"Good Morning, Beautiful" is the personal and surreal story of one man's grief. After the death of his newborn daughter, Dave struggles to keep his grip on reality as he begins to see only ugliness in the world. He drifts through his existence in an almost dream state, not knowing what is real and what is only in his head.
Dave begins to meet with and to be haunted by a bevy of odd characters and nightmarish creatures all while dealing with the grief of the loss of his child. While his world breaks down around him, Dave tries to maintain a level of normalcy and cope with the alienation he feels from the real world and his friends and family.
A very personal tale for writer/director Todd Cobery, "Good Morning, Beautiful" is a fictionalized attempt to recreate the grief he felt after the loss of his own newborn daughter. The film has a loose narrative structure that attempts to recreate the feel and emotion of grief in a less traditional sense, utilizing a psychological thriller as a backdrop for getting inside the head of a man dealing with the emptiness of the loss of a child.
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NEWS
11/1/11 1:30am
BAHAMAS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Very happy to announce that GMB will be playing next as a part of the Bahamas International Film Festival. It will screen Sunday, December 4th at 12:30pm.
10/10/2011 12:15pm
TORONTO AFTER DARK FILM FESTIVAL
Very excited to announce that Good Morning, Beautiful was selected to screen at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival. It's a great fest and will be screening with a number of other great shorts as part of the Shorts After Dark section. Screening is 10/22 at 1:30pm at the Toronto Underground Cinema.
9/27/2011 10:54pm
NEW HAMPSHIRE FILM FESTIVAL
GMB has just been invited to screen as a part of the New Hampshire Film Festival. The festival runs from Oct.13-16.
9/25/2011 9:18pmWINNER BEST HORROR SHORT at ARIZONA UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL
We are very pleased to announce that Good Morning, Beautiful won the best horror short film award at AZUFF. Thanks so much to the festival for having us and honored to get the award. Check out the list of all the winners HERE.
9/8/2011 8:17am
SITGES FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DE CINEMA FANTASTIC DE CATALUNYA TO MARK GMB EUROPEAN PREMIERE
We are ecstatic to announce that our European Premiere will be at none other than the Sitges Festival Internacional de Cinema Fantastic de Catalunya. To be a part of such a prestigious genre film festival is an extreme honor.
Good Morning, Beautiful will be playing twice. First on 10/9 at 9:45am and then again on 10/10 at 10:15pm with the film Vampire. Check out GMB's page on the Sitges site HERE.
9/6/2011 8am
MORE FESTIVALS FOR GMB
Good Morning, Beautiful has been invited to screen as a part of two more festivals. First up will be the Mile High Horror Festival on Friday October 7th.
The film was also invited to screen as a part of Celluloid Screams UK: The Sheffield Horror Film Festival sometime at the end of October. Screening date TBD.
We have also been invited to the Driftless Film Festival in Wisconsin. Screening date TBD.
9/1/2011 2:52am
MULTIPLE UPCOMING CHANCES TO SEE GMB
Good Morning, Beautiful has recently been invited to screen at a few additional film festivals. We will be screening as part of the Arizona Underground Film Festival on 9/18.
We have also been invited to screen as a part of the Telluride Horror Show. That festival is happening from Oct. 14-16. Screening date TBD.
The film will also be screening as a part of the Twin Cities Film Festival on Thursday, September 22nd.
8/3/2011 1:26pm
GMB INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE TODAY at FANTASIA
Today is the day. GMB is making its international premiere as part of the prestigious SMALL GAUGE TRAUMA block of short films at the FANTASIA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL. It screens at 4pm at the Hall Theater at 1455 de Maisonneuve O. in Montreal.
We couldn't be more pleased to be screening at such an amazing festival.
7/10/11 5:15pm
GMB INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE at FANTASIA FILM FESTIVAL on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4th at 4pm.
Alright, the screening time has been set for "Good Morning, Beautiful" as a part of the Fantasia International Film Festival. The screening will mark the International and Canadian Premiere and we couldn't be more excited to be a part of such a prestigious genre film festival.
GMB will screen as part of the SMALL GAUGE TRAUMA section of short films on Wednesday, August 4th at 4pm at THE HALL THEATER. You can head HERE for GMB's official Fantasia page for more information.
7/4/11 11:45am
GMB to play as part of the HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL
I am excited to announce we just heard we will be screening as a part of the Hollyshorts Short Film Festival. The festival runs from August 11th thru the 18th. Not sure when our screening date will be quite yet. We'll be sure to update when we find out.
6/15/11 11:35pm
FANTASIA FILM FESTIVAL marks the Canadian Premiere for GMB
I'm extremely excited to announce that "Good Morning, Beautiful" will be making its' Canadian Premiere as part of the 2011 Fantasia Film Festival. Being invited to be a part of the largest genre festival in North America is an amazing honor and can't wait to be a part of the festival.
Dates and times to be announced soon.
5/27/11 11:31am
GMB to SCREEN at the LAS VEGAS FILM FESTIVAL
Pleased to announce that "Good Morning, Beautiful" will be screening as part of the 2011 Las Vegas Film Festival. For those of you who know director, Todd Cobery, you know that Vegas holds a special place in his heart.
The film will be screening as part of the SHORT FILM BLOCK #1 on Saturday, July the 16th at 1pm. The screening will be held at the Hilton Theater.
4/19/11 3:33pm
DIRECTOR TODD COBERY INTERVIEW
Below is an interview conducted for the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival.
You can check out the film TONIGHT (4/19) at 7pm at St. Anthony Main Cinema and again on May 4th as part of the MN Narrative Short Films.
4/13/11 8:10pm
2nd SCREENING ADDED at MSPIFF
Good Morning, Beautiful will now be screening two times during the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival. You can see GMB as part of the MN Narrative Shorts Showcase on Tuesday, April 19th at 7pm and again on Wednesday, May 4th at 9:45pm. Both screenings are at St. Anthony Main Cinema. You can check out the info on the films and the screening HERE.
3/28/11 12:39am
GMB wins RUNNER UP "Director's Choice" Award for Short Film at BUFF.
Happy to announce that "Good Morning, Beautiful" was given the runner up for the "Director's Choice" award for short films at the Boston Underground Film Festival. The staff and everyone at BUFF have been great and I really appreciate all the work they are doing to make the festival the unique, cool experience it is. We are obviously happy to be a part of the fest and thrilled to get the honor.
You have one more chance to check out the film tomorrow (Monday, 3/28) at 7:30pm at the Kendall Square Cinema screening before the feature "Luster."
3/22/11 4:27pm
BOSTON UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL This Weekend!!!
Alright. We are fresh back from SXSW and getting on a plane to head to Boston for BUFF 2011 and couldn't be more excited. There is a great slate of odd and under-appreciated films playing at the festival and we couldn't be happier to be screening as part of the festival.
Our first screening is this Saturday, March the 26th at 7pm at the Kendall Square Theater. We will be screening before the feature film "Luster." Check out the listing for the screening HERE.
3/19/11 12:49am
GMB POSTER featured on BADASS DIGEST
Today Badass Digest did a feature on some of their favorite posters from SXSW and "Good Morning, Beautiful" was featured. CHECK OUT THE ARTICLE HERE.
3/16/11 3:45am
GOOD MORNING, BEAUTIFUL to make its MINNEAPOLIS PREMIERE at MSPIFF on April 19th
I'm happy to announce that we will finally be making out Minneapolis premiere as part of the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Film Festival.
We will be screening as part of the Minnesota Shorts section on Tuesday, April 19th at 7pm at the St. Anthony Main Cinema.
3/16/11 3:24am
INTERVIEW with GMB Director, TODD COBERY
3/13/11 1:33am
SOME Post SXSW Screening Press on FEARnet
3/11/11 12:40am
REVIEW of "Good Morning, Beautiful" on Inside Pulse
3/10/11 12:58am
REVIEW of "Good Morning, Beautiful" on The Conduit
3/9/11 11:55pm
GMB Director, Todd Cobery, and Producer, Brady Kiernan spotlighted in the Minneapolis Star Tribune
HERE is a cool blurb about GMB heading to SXSW and also Cobery and Kiernan's other project, "Stuck Between Stations."
3/8/11 8pm
Some Press on GMB Editor, Joe Martin, and Splice
This article just popped up discussing "Good Morning, Beautiful" heading to SXSW, but more specifically the work of Joe Martin, the editor of the film, and the post house Splice he handled most of the post production.
You can check out the article HERE.
3/7/11 12:03am
GMB to Screen at the Boston Underground Film FestivalWe have just found out we were invited to screen as part of the Boston Underground Film Festival which takes place from March 24th thru March 31st. Final schedule and programming is still TBD, but I'm looking forward to screening the film in front of my hometown.
Check out BUFF here.
3/4/11 11:00am
SXSW Postcards Ready!!!Here is a peak at the postcards we've put together for the SXSW Film Festival. The premiere is just a few days away and we are getting excited. We have two different postcards. Check them out.
2/25/11 3:27pm
Poster Revealed
Well, here it is. Designed by Brent Schoonover. It is off to SXSW for their digital kiosks now and will be entered into their design contest as well.
2/15/11 2:26pm
GMB World Premiere Friday, March 11th @ 11:30pm at Alamo Ritz 2 at SXSWAlright. The SXSW schedule has been released and "Good Morning, Beautiful" will be making its World Premiere on opening night, FRIDAY, MARCH the 11th at 11:30PM at The ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE RITZ #2 as part of the midnight shorts section.
The Alamo Drafthouse Ritz is located at 320 East 6th St, Austin, TX.
The Film will also be screening two additional times during the festival:
SUNDAY, MARCH 13th at 11:15pm at The Alamo Drafthouse Lamar #C located at 1120 South Lamar Blvd
SATURDAY, MARCH 19th at 11:30pm at The Alamo Drafthouse Ritz #2 located at 320 East 6th St, Austin, TX.
Please spread the word. You can check out the Midnight shorts page at SXSW HERE and you can check out "Good Morning, Beautiful's" page at SXSW HERE
2/10/11 5:24pm
GOOD MORNING, BEAUTIFUL to World Premiere at SXSWGood Morning, Beautiful will have its world premiere at the SXSW Film Festival as part of the midnight shorts section. Check out the press release HERE.
2/7/11 6:32pm
Follow Good Morning, Beautiful on Facebook
Check out our facebook page to keep up to date with any news on the film. Follow us HERE and if you are so inclined please become a fan of the film to get all the updates.2/1/11 11:17pmWebsite is LiveAlright...so we finally have the website up and running. We should have a trailer up on the site in the next few days.
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SCREENINGS/AWARDS
- SXSW FILM FESTIVAL - WORLD PREMIERE
- Friday, March 11th 11:30pm at Alamo Drafthouse Ritz #2
- Sunday, March 13th 11:15pm at Alamo Drafthouse Lamar B
- Saturday, March 19th 11:30pm at Alamo Drafthouse Ritz #2
BOSTON UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL - RUNNER UP DIRECTOR's CHOICE AWARD for SHORT FILM- Saturday, March 26th 7pm at Kendall Square Cinema with feature film "Luster"
- Monday, March 28th 7:30pm at Kendall Square Cinema with feature film "Luster"
MINNEAPOLIS/ST.PAUL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL- Tuesday, April 19th 7pm at St. Anthony Main Cinema
- Wednesday, May 4th 9:45pm at St. Anthony Main Cinema
LAS VEGAS FILM FESTIVALARIZONA UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL - AWARD for BEST SHORT HORROR FILM- Saturday, July 16th 1pm at The Hilton Theater.
FANTASIA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE- Wednesday, August 3rd 4pm at The Hall Theater as part of the "Small Gauge Trauma" short film section.
HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL- Friday, August 12th at 10pm as part of "Fright Night" short film block. Laemmle's Sunset 5 Theater
- Sunday, September 18th at 6pm as part of "Beyond the Celluloid" short film block. The Screening Room 127 E. Congress St.
TWIN CITIES FILM FESTIVAL- Thursday, September 22nd at 8:30pm as part of MN Narrative Shorts block. Showplace Ikon Theaters in St. Louis Park.
MILE HIGH HORROR FILM FESTIVAL- Friday, October 7th at 4:50pm as part of Shorts Block 1. Tivoli Theater at the Starz Film Center
- Sunday, October 9th at 1:40pm as part of Shorts Block 1. Tivoli Theater at the Starz Film Center.
DRIFTLESS FILM FESTIVAL- Saturday, October 8th at 3pm as part of Midwestern Shorts Section. Al Ringling Theater
SITGES FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DE CINEMA FANTASTIC DE CATALUNYA - EUROPEAN PREMIERE- Sunday, October 9th at 9:45am as part of Noves Visions Shorts Section screening before the feature film "Vampire." Prada Theater.
- Monday, October 10th at 10:15pm as part of Noves Visions Shorts Section screening before the feature film "Vampire." Prada Theater.
NEW HAMPSHIRE FILM FESTIVAL- Friday, October 14th at 6:30pm. The Loft Theater, Portsmouth, NH.
TELLURIDE HORROR SHOW- Sunday, October 16th at 2pm. Sheridan Opera House.
TORONTO AFTER DARK FILM FESTIVAL- Saturday, October 22nd at 1:30pm as a part of the Shorts After Dark Section. Toronto Underground Cinema
CELLULOID SCREAMS UK: SHEFFIELD HORROR FILM FESTIVAL- Saturday, October 22nd at 9:50pm screening before the feature film "Tomie: Unlimited." Showroom Workstation Theater.
BAHAMAS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL- Sunday, December 4th at 12:30pm at Galleria JFK Cinema Theater 2
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TRAILER
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Photos
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CAST
DAVE: David Tufford
AMY: Catherine Campion
DR. CARPENTER: Gerald Drake
THE BANDAGED WOMAN: Mimi Holland
WES: Ryan Parker Knox
NANCY: Carolyn Pool
JANEY: Annalee Friedman
THE NEIGHBOR: Matthew Feeney
THE COWBOY: Klark Eversman
THE BUS STOP WOMAN: Alyssa Szarkowski
THE BUS STOP BOY: Rocko Hale
THE CELLPHONE MAN: Paul Cram
THE POLICE OFFICER: Christopher Kehoe
LEAD UGLY: Jeff Tucci
UGLY: Danny Trenary
THE ELDERLY WOMAN: Carol Vnuk
THE WAITING ROOM BOY: RJ Sturm
THHE WAITING ROOM MOM: Sherri Sturm
MALE NEWSCASTER: Charles Hubbell
MALE NEWSCASTER 2: Adam King
FEMALE NEWSCASTER: Alyssa Szarkowski
THE WHITE HAIRED DOCTOR: Rich Kronfeld
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CREW
Written and Directed by Todd Cobery
Producers: Brady Kiernan, Crist Ballas, & Todd Cobery
Director of Photography: Bo Hakala
Editor: Joe Martin
Art Director: Sarah Jean Kruchowski
Music by: Brian Tighe and Allison LaBonne
Visual Effects: Scott Wenner
Wardrobe Stylist: Jessi Dery
Makeup Department Head: Crist Ballas
Special Makeup Effects: Metamorphosis Make-Up Artistry
Application Assistant, Lab, Moldmaker: Aaron Pikala
Moldmaker, Sculptor: Nate Courteau
Lab, Hair Punching: Heidi Fellner
Designer, Sculptor, Painter: Crist Ballas
Line Producer: Jasmine Reid
1st AD: Ben Krueger, Brian Morris, Mark Har
2nd AD: Rick Hankes
1st AC: TJ Schwingle
2nd AC: Nathan Armstrong, Andrew Melby
Still Photographer: Kris Drake Photography
Production Mixer: Jim Morgan
Additional Production Mixer: Patrick Schaefer
Boom Operator: Lion Thompson, Patrick Schaefer, Ted Eschweiler
Gaffer: Michael Winn
Best Boy Electric: Ben Hippely
Key Grips: Matt Muegge, Joe Gallup
Best Boy Grip: Kristina Harris
Grips: Darin Spring, Tessa Gauer
Swing: Brian Walstad
Lead Man: Ryan Tallant
Set Dressers: Amy Thompson, Kari Setterholm, Megan Elledge
Special Effects: Steve Hintz
Stunt Driver: Brian Denny
Production Assistants: Andre Durand, Andy Heck, Brooke Lemke, Colleen O’Dell, Garron Haubner, Matt Gilen, Matt Kendall, Punnavith Koy, Tom Sveen
Craft Service: Nikki Martin
Catering: Andrea Cobery, Deena Graf, Jody Martin
Storyboard Artist: Michael Sgier
City of Minneapolis Liason: Matthew James
Post Production Services provided by Splice Here
Colorist: Michael Sandness
Assistant Colorist: Joanna Day
Sound Design: Kelly Pieklo
Additional Visual Effects: Ben Watne
Credits: Brian Olson
Assistant Editors: Joanna Day, Nick Gumm, Kevin Russell
DVD/Blu-Ray: Mark Abney
Cameras provided by Cinemechanics
Grip and Lighting Equipment provided by Cinequipt
Picture Vehicles Provided by Props on Wheels
Production Services provided by Robert Medcraft Productions
“Matter”
written by Brian Tighe and Allison LaBonne
performed by The Starfolk
courtesy of The Starfolk, copyright 2008
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ABOUT THE FILMMAKERS
- TODD COBERY - WRITER & DIRECTOR
Photo by Kris Drake Photography
Todd Cobery is a filmmaker and producer who has spent the past ten years working in Minneapolis. He has worked in narrative films, music videos, as well as commercial spots, earning respect as a filmmaker with a unique perspective and edgy sense of style and humor. His 2007 entry into the SXSW Grindhouse trailer competition, “The Dead Won’t Die” was a finalist and screened at Robert Rodriguez’ Grindhouse panel. In 2009, the music video he directed for P.O.S. “Drumroll” played at the SXSW Film festival and received 2nd runner up in the competition. His most recent short film, the deeply personal and dark “Good Morning, Beautiful,” already has been praised and is set to emerge on the festival scene this spring with a world premiere at SXSW as part of the midnight shorts. Todd’s works have screened across the United States and Europe. He recently produced his first feature film, "Stuck Between Stations" starring Sam Rosen, Zoe Lister-Jones, Michael Imperioli, and Josh Hartnett and directed by "Good Morning, Beautiful" producer, Brady Kiernan.
BRADY KIERNAN - PRODUCER
Photo by Kris Drake Photography
Brady Kiernan has earned a reputation as a risk taker, able to deliver spectacular images on a shoestring budget. He recently produced 5 music videos in 5 days for the artist P.O.S., four of which have premiered on MTV affiliates, including one that he directed for "Purexed." In addition to directing short films and working as a line producer, he has been working in the Minneapolis film industry in various capacities for the past seven years. Brady recently completed his feature film directorial debut,"Stuck Between Stations."
BO HAKALA - Director of Photography
Photo by Kris Drake Photography
Bo Hakala has over 5 years experience shooting commercials, music videos, short films, and features. This past year he shot a feature film entitled “Stuck Between Stations” starring Sam Rosen and Zoe Lister Jones (with Josh Hartnett and Michael Imperioli) directed by Brady Kiernan. Hakala’s recent work includes national spots for Subaru, Rapala, and Best Buy. He has photographed Music Videos for Atmosphere, POS, Lookbook and Dessa. Hakala also shoots documentary programming for The History Channel which has taken him all over the globe. He recently finished production on a feature entitled “Souvenirs” which stars Jonathan Bennett and James Cromwell.
CRIST J. BALLAS - Producer & Special Makeup Effects
Photo by Kris Drake Photography
As owner and supervisor of the Minnesota-based Metamorphosis Make-Up Artistry, Crist has enjoyed a diverse and challenging career in the industry for more than 25 years. His high-profile work includes the films THE STRAIGHT STORY, SWEET LAND, BATMAN & ROBIN, A SIMPLE PLAN and J.J. Abrams’ STAR TREK.
A childhood passion for the classic Universal monsters, coupled with a love of the fine arts, led Crist toward the rather unconventional study of makeup. After many years of honing his skills, he further refined his make-up techniques under the tutelage of legendary Dick Smith. An innovator in his field and known for his natural, beauty and ultra-realistic character makeups, Crist also brings to his work an intrinsic affinity for the acting process and feels honored to be a part of creating a character and helping an actor realize their full potential. Recently, his creative repertoire has expanded to include conceptualizing and helping to produce independent films.
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PRESS
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LINKS
- Click Here to follow GMB on Facebook.
SPLICE - Post House for Good Morning, Beautiful
METAMORPHOSIS MAKEUP ARTISTRY - Special Makeup Effects for Good Morning, Beautiful
BO HAKALA - Director of Photography for Good Morning, Beautiful
SCOTT WENNER - VFX for Good Morning, Beautiful
THE STARFOLK - Music for Good Morning, Beautiful
DAVID TUFFORD - Star of Good Morning, Beautiful
