The Wish & The Wisp
Status Completed
Genre Fantasy
Screenplay Vashmere Valentine
Director Vashmere Valentine
Be careful what you wish for!
Based on popular fantasy films of the past, "The Wish and The Wisp" follows the the story of Sarah, a child obsessed with fairytales and her older brother Sammy, a teen that wants nothing to do with her childish beliefs. But when the two children stumble upon a real wish, their sibling rivalry brings an unwelcomed visit from a menacing creature who plans to take the wish for himself.
Awards
43 wins & 35 nominations
2020
Chinh India Kids Film Festival
Won, Chinh Gold – Children's Short Film – C.J. Pumpkins, Vashmere Valentine Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Hollywood Gold Awards
Won, June Award – Best Fantasy – C.J. Pumpkins, Vashmere Valentine Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Retro Avant Garde Film Festival
Won, Festival Award – Best Fantasy Short Film – Vashmere Valentine Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
2019
Caorle Film Festival, Venice Italy
Won, Jury Award – Best Sci-fi/Fantasy – Vashmere Valentine Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Continental Film Festival
Won, Jury Award – Best Sci - Fi / Fantasy – Vashmere Valentine Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Couch Film Festival
Won, Couch Film Award – Best Film Of The Festival – Vashmere Valentine Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Filmstrip International Film Festival
Nominated, Jury Prize – Best Student Film – Vashmere Valentine Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays, Jay Big Productions
Florence Film Awards
Won, Florence Film Award – Best Fantasy – Vashmere Valentine Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Golden Earth Film Award
Won, January Award – Best Student Film – Vashmere Valentine (vashmere valentine) Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Hollywood Blood Horror Festival
Won, August Award – Best Fantasy – Vashmere Valentine
Won, August Award – Best Make-Up and Hairstyling – Lakisha Minter Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Won, August Award – Best Acting Ensemble – Eric Lang, Ruben Martin, Vannessa Stover, Reese Hoggard, Passion Williams Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Won, August Award – Best Fantasy – Vashmere Valentine Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
I Filmmaker International Film Festival
Nominated, Jury Award – Best Horror Short Film – Vashmere Valentine Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Indie Short Fest
Won, February Award – Best Supporting Actor – Eric Lang Good Screenplays (sudiedot)
Nominated, February Award – Best Children's Short – Vashmere Valentine (vashmere valentine) Good Screenplays
Nominated, February Award – Best Child/ Young Actress – Reese Hoggard Good Screenplays
Marietta International Film Festival
Won, Jury Award – Best Student Film – Vashmere Valentine Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Open World Toronto Film Festival
Nominated, Jury Prize – Best Long Short – Vashmere Valentine Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
OutlantaCon Short Film Festival
Won, Outlantacon Award – Best Score – Collin Derrick Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Prince of Prestige Academy Award
Nominated, Paeca – Best US Made Short Film – Vashmere Valentine Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Nominated, Paeca – Best Performance By an Actor – Eric Lang Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Nominated, Paeca – Best Sound (Mixing, Score, Original Music) – Vashmere Valentine Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Queen Palm International Film Festival
Won, Bronze Award – Best Short Film - Sci-Fi / Fantasy – Vashmere Valentine Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Something Wicked Film Festival
Nominated, Festival Award – Best Fantasy (Short Film) – Vashmere Valentine Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Won, Festival Award – Audience Award – Vashmere Valentine Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Vegas Movie Awards
Won, Award of Excellence – Best Fantasy – Vashmere Valentine Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
2018
Alternative Film Festival
Won, Best Short Film – Best Sci-Fi Film – Vashmere Valentine Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Comicpalooza Film Festival
Won, Festival Prize – Best Short Film - Fantasy – Vashmere Valentine Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Nominated, Festival Prize – Best Short Film – Vashmere Valentine Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Direct Monthly Online Film Festival
Won, October Award – Best Student Film – Vashmere Valentine (vashmere valentine) Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Won, October Award – Best Student Film – Vashmere Valentine Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Dragon*Con Independent Film Festival
Nominated, Best Fantasy – Vashmere Valentine Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Eurasian International Film Festival
Won, Jury Award – Best Student Film – Vashmere Valentine Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Feel The Reel International Film Festival
Won, March Award – Best Cinematography – Blair Winders Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Won, March Award– Best Actress – Reese Hoggard Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Won, March Award – Audience Award – Vashmere Valentine Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Won, March Award – Best of the Fest – Vashmere Valentine Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Focus International Film Festival
Nominated, Jury Prize – Best Supporting Actress in a Short Film – Passion Williams Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Nominated, Jury Prize – Best Cinematography – Blair Winders Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Won, Jury Prize – Best Visual Effects in a Short Film – Lakisha Minter Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Won, Jury Prize – Best Practical Effects – Iesha Price Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Genre Celebration Festival
Won, Festival Award – Best Visual Effects – Vashmere Valentine Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Won, Festival Award – Best Fantasy Short – Vashmere Valentine Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Nominated, Festival Award – Best Cinematography – Blair Winders Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
International Short Film Festival of India
Nominated, Jury Prize – Best Makeup Artist – Lakisha Minter Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Marietta International Film Festival
Nominated, Jury Award – Best Domestic Short film – Vashmere Valentine (vashmere valentine) Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Nominated, Jury Award – Best Director in a Short Film – Vashmere Valentine Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Nominated, Jury Award – African American Film – Vashmere Valentine (vashmere valentine) Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Nominated, Jury Award – First Time Filmmaker – Vashmere Valentine Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Nominated, Jury Award – Best Writing in a Short Film – Vashmere Valentine Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Nominated, Jury Award – Best Supporting Actor or Actress in a Short Film – Passion Williams Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Nominated, Jury Award – Best Local Film – Vashmere Valentine Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Won, Jury Award – Best Student Film – Vashmere Valentine (vashmere valentine) Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Real Time Film Festival
Nominated, Festival Award – Best Film Made For Kids – Vashmere Valentine Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Sanford International Film Festival
Won, Best Short Film Award – Best Visual Effects – Lakisha Minter Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Southern States Indie Film Fest
Nominated, Best Director, English Language Short – Talented Student Filmmaker – Vashmere Valentine Good Screenplays
Super Geek Film Festival At Florida Supercon
Won, Festival Prize – Best Student Film – Vashmere Valentine Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Terminus Conference + Festival
Nominated, Festival Award – Best Narrative Short – Vashmere Valentine (director)
The Buddha International Film Festival
Won, Best Short Film – Best Actress – Reese Hoggard Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
The Monkey Bread Tree Film Awards
Won, Winter Award – Best Cinematography – Blair Winders Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Nominated, Winter Award – Best Actor of the Season – Eric Lang Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
The Monthly Film Festival (TMFF)
Nominated, March Award – Original Score of the Month – Collin Derrick Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Nominated, March Award – Film of the Month – Vashmere Valentine Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Nominated, March Award – Cinematographer of the Month – Blair Winders Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Top Indie Film Awards
Won, April Award – Best Student Film – Vashmere Valentine Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Nominated, April Award – Best Director – Vashmere Valentine Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Won, April Award – Best Cinematography – Vashmere Valentine Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Nominated, April Award – Best Writing – Vashmere Valentine Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Nominated, April Award – Best V.F.X. – Vashmere Valentine Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Nominated, April Award – Best Original Idea – Vashmere Valentine Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Underground Film Festival
Won, UGFF Award – Best Fantasy Short – Vashmere Valentine Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
Yes! Let's Make A Movie Film Festival
Nominated, Award of Excellence – Award of Excellence – Blair Winders Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays
2017
Asheville Film Festival
Nominated, Jury Award – Best Supporting Actress – Reese Hoggard Sudie Dot, Good Screenplays