Two Cars, One Night
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Two Cars, One Night is a short film (12 minutes) written and directed by Taika Waititi
. Released in 2003
, the film is about two boys and a girl meeting in the carpark of a rural pub in Te Kaha
, New Zealand
. What at first seems to be a relationship based on rivalry soon develops into a close friendship.
Taika Waititi
Taika Waititi , also known as Taika Cohen, is a New Zealand-born film director, writer, painter, comedian and actor named as one of Varietys "ten new directors to watch" in 2007....
. Released in 2003
2003 in film
The year 2003 in film involved some significant events. Releases of sequels took place with movies like The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, 2 Fast 2 Furious, Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, Pokémon Heroes, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines,...
, the film is about two boys and a girl meeting in the carpark of a rural pub in Te Kaha
Te Kaha
Te Kaha is a small New Zealand community situated in the Bay of Plenty near Opotiki. It has a population of about 375, approximately 70 percent of Māori descent....
, New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
. What at first seems to be a relationship based on rivalry soon develops into a close friendship.
Awards
- 2005 Nominated for Live Action Short FilmAcademy Award for Live Action Short FilmThis name for the Academy Award for Live Action Short Film was introduced in 1974. For the three preceding years it was known as "Short Subjects, Live Action Films." The term "Short Subjects, Live Action Subjects" was used from 1957 until 1970. From 1936 until 1956 there were two separate...
, Academy AwardsAcademy AwardsAn Academy Award, also known as an Oscar, is an accolade bestowed by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers... - 2004 Short Award at the AFI Film Festival
- 2004 Panorama Short Film Award, Berlin International Film FestivalBerlin International Film FestivalThe Berlin International Film Festival , also called the Berlinale, is one of the world's leading film festivals and most reputable media events. It is held in Berlin, Germany. Founded in West Berlin in 1951, the festival has been celebrated annually in February since 1978...
- 2004 Hamburg Short Film Award, Hamburg International Short Film Festival
- 2004 Award of the Theatre Owners, Oberhausen International Short Film Festival
- 2004 Short Film Competition Award, Seattle International Film FestivalSeattle International Film FestivalThe Seattle International Film Festival , held annually in Seattle, Washington since 1976, is among the top film festivals in North America. Audiences have grown steadily; the 2006 festival had 160,000 attendees...
- 2004 Best Short Film Performance, NZ Film and TV Awards
- 2004 Best Short Film Screenplay, NZ Film and TV Awards
- 2004 Best Technical Contribution to Short Film, NZ Film and TV Awards