Safety (2019 film)
# Safety (2019 film)

Safety is a live action short film directed by Fabrice Joubert and produced by Easter Moon Films & Composite Films, based on the short story Safety written by Lydia Fitzpatrick, about a school shooting in America. Engaged against gun violence the film has been presented and won awards in a number of festivals including at L.A. Film Awards, Lift-Off Los Angeles, Peak City Film Festival and Miami Short Film Festival.

## Plot

In a small-town elementary school, 8-year-old Michael lies on the cold gym floor, stretching with the rest of his class. Suddenly the class hears the sound of a gunshot nearby. As they rush to seek refuge in their gym teacher’s office, Michael senses something familiar about the shooter and makes a daring move, altering both of their lives forever.

## Awards

| Year | Presenter/Festival | Award/Category | Status |
| - | - | - | - |
| 2019 | Peak City International Film Festival | "Best Director - Short Film" | Won |
| 2019 | L.A. Film Awards | "Best Drama, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Child Actor, Best Score" | Won |
| 2019 | Lift-Off Los Angeles | "Best Short Film" | Won |
| 2019 | Short shorts Film Festival | "Jury Prize" | Nominated |
| 2019 | Rhode Island International Film Festival | "Best Short Film" | Nominated |
| 2019 | Krakow Film Festival | "Best Short Fiction Film" | Nominated |
