The Understudy
The Talented Mr. Rooney
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Comedy, Drama, Short Films
The Understudy is a peek-behind-the-curtain story of the theatre world. An understudy actor (Tom Rooney) is called upon last-minute to replace the star of a major stage production of Shakespeare's The Tempest. He is also looking after his young granddaughter, and has no choice but to bring her to the theatre. This could be a late-life career break but he only has a few hours to get ready, the stage manager is stressed, and his granddaughter has gone missing backstage.
Montana International Film Festival (MINT)
Best International Short Film
Tacoma Film Festival
Best Narrative Short Film
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