House Broken

A married couple’s difficulty potty training their reluctant 4-year-old puts a strain on their marriage… and their social lives.

Directed by: Beth Spitalny
Written by: Heather Brittain O’Scanlon & Andy Peeke
Produced by: Heather Brittain O’Scanlon
Cinematography by: Nicola Raggi
Assistant Director: YeJin Joy Kim
Original Score: Taylor Bradshaw

Starring

Heather Brittain O’Scanlon
Andy Peeke
Ara McOmber
Taleen McOmber

Premiered at the Garden State Film Festival 2016

AWARDS & NOMINATIONS

WINNER – GOLD REMI – WorldFest Houston 2016
WINNER – SILVER AWARD – LA Film Review 2016
WINNER – BEST ACTRESS (Heather Brittain O’Scanlon) – Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival 2017
WINNER – BEST ORIGINAL SCORE (Taylor Bradshaw) – LIIFE 2016
NOMINATED – BEST NJ COMEDY – Hang On To Your Shorts Film Festival 2017
NOMINATED – BEST ACTOR (Andy Peeke) – Pasadena International Film Festival 2017
NOMINATED – BEST CONCEPT (Andy Peeke) – Golden Door Film Festival 2016
NOMINATED – BEST ACTOR IN A SHORT (Andy Peeke) – Golden Door Film Festival 2016
NOMINATED – BEST ACTRESS IN A SHORT (Heather Brittain O’Scanlon) – Golden Door Film Festival 2016
NOMINATED – BEST DIRECTOR OF A SHORT (Beth Spitalny) – Golden Door Film Festival 2016
NOMINATED – BEST LOCAL FILM – Golden Door Film Festival 2016
NOMINATED – BEST COMEDY – Madrid International Film Festival 2016

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