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Validation is a 2007 short comedy film written, directed, and edited by Kurt Kuenne. It stars T.J. Thyne as Hugh Newman, a parking attendant who validates the self-worth of strangers by offering them compliments, eventually discovering he cannot affect one woman played by Vicki Davis. The film runs approximately sixteen minutes and is shot in black and white.
It circulated widely on online video platforms in the late 2000s and was an early example of a short film gaining significant distribution through internet channels.
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What is the plot of the short film Validation?
T.J. Thyne plays Hugh Newman, a parking attendant who validates strangers by giving them sincere compliments. His approach works on almost everyone until he meets a woman he cannot seem to make happy.
Who directed Validation?
Kurt Kuenne wrote, directed, edited, and composed the film. Validation was released in 2007 and stars T.J. Thyne and Vicki Davis.
How long is Validation?
The film runs for 16 minutes. It was shot in black and white on 16mm film, giving its romantic comedy premise the feel of a compact modern fable.
Did Validation win any awards?
Yes. It won short-film awards at festivals including the 2007 Cleveland International Film Festival and the Heartland Film Festival. Its festival reception helped establish the film as one of Kurt Kuenne's best-known shorts.
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