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Cabbie of the Year

Year of completion
1996
Content type
Narrative Content
Format
Short
Genre
Comedy, History
Duration
29.5 minutes
Production Status
Completed

Synopsis

Bob is a down and out, trouble magnet cabbie with no love in sight. But when a lazy work experience kid botches the 'Cabbie of the Year' records, Bob gets a new lease of life.
Completion Year
1996
Genres
Comedy, History
Format
Short
Production Status
Completed

Cast and Crew

Director

Michael Connolly

Writer

Michael Connolly

International Sales Contact

Scottie Connolly

Producer

Scottie Walker

Cast

Steve Adams, Chris Hayward, Doug Bowles, Peter Sardi, Emma Strand

Awards

1996 — Australian International Film Festival – Best Short Film

1996 — State of the Art Inc – Achievement in Acting: Male Actor in a Comedy - Steve Adams

1996 — Australian Film Institute – Best Screenplay in a Short Fiction Film - Mick Connolly

1997 — St Kilda Film Festival – Best Achievement in an Original Screenplay - Mick Connolly

Screenings

1996 — Australian International Film Festival

1996 — State of the Art Inc

1997 — St Kilda Film Festival

1997 — BFI London Film Festival

Sales

Australian Sales

Australian Film Institute Distribution

International Sales

Production Company

Spectacle Productions

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