Validation - Short Film
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A Fable About the Magic of Free Parking
An amazing and inspiring short film about the importance of acknowledging and validating people. This film is much needed pick-me-up that will inspire you during the holiday season and afterward.
This 16 minute short film shows the magic of looking for the best in people.
Validation the short movie has played at 34 film festivals worldwide and won 17 awards.
This 16 minute short film shows the magic of looking for the best in people.
Validation the short movie has played at 34 film festivals worldwide and won 17 awards.
You are Amazing!
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I predict people will be uplifted and inspired after watching Validation.
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OhMe, at 8am on December 11, 2008 predicts:
This is wonderful and I can't stop smiling!
kvivek05, at 8am on December 11, 2008 predicts:
yeah..this seems to be amazing..
jfield, at 8am on December 11, 2008 predicts:
that people will cry happy tears when they see this. They might even smile a little at complete strangers:)
Joan4, at 8am on December 11, 2008 predicts:
Smiling will become an international hobby!
Comfortdoc, at 2am on December 11, 2008 predicts:
This is amazing.
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This Short Film is Amazing
A list of the awards that this inspiring short film has won:
- Winner - Best Narrative Short, Cleveland Int'l Film Festival
- Winner - Jury Award, Gen Art Chicago Film Festival
- Winner - Audience Award, Hawaii Int'l Film Festival
- Winner - Best Short Comedy, Breckenridge Festival of Film
- Winner - Crystal Heart Award
- Best Short Film & Audience Award, Heartland Film Festival
- Winner - Christopher & Dana Reeve Audience Award
- Williamstown Film Festival, Winner - Best Comedy
- Dam Short Film Festival, Winner - Best Short Film
- Sedona Int'l Film Festival
You are Awesome!
Director Kurt Kuenne Story Behind Validation
One day, I was at the mall and forgot to get my parking validated. As I was walking back to the validation booth, it occurred to me how nice it would be if, when I asked for validation, they gave me "real" validation. And then I realized, "That's my good friend, the brilliant actor, TJ Thyne ("Bones"). That's what he does!"
I knew immediately that TJ would play a parking attendant who dispensed both free parking and free compliments. The story grew from there.
Source: Validation
Interview with Writer/Director Kurt Kuenne. Wisdom Magazine.
I knew immediately that TJ would play a parking attendant who dispensed both free parking and free compliments. The story grew from there.
Source: Validation
Interview with Writer/Director Kurt Kuenne. Wisdom Magazine.
What You Do is So Important...

Articles about Validations the Short Film
- Childrens' Hospital, Validation: NTV Station Today
- Liz Shannon Miller writes about Validation for the NewTeeVee.
- Gen Art Pulse - national - Chicago Film Fest Short: Validation
- The flick: Validation A fable about the magic of free parking.
- FREE FILM ONLINE: Validation
- A review of Validation from Wisdom Magazine's Web Edition.
- The Easy Way To Make A Difference
- Elizabeth Richardson of the Grateful Chain dubs this 16 minute video below the BEST and MOST PROFOUND short film she's ever seen.
The Buzz about Validation the Short Film
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Director Kurt Kuenne's Favorite Transformational Films on Amazon
Blog Posts from Google
- 'Debutante Hunters' acclaimed
- By Bill Thompson Just having her short film "The Debutante Hunters" selected for the Sundance Film Festival was a triumph for Summerville native Maria White. Having it win the Audience Award, complete with a $5000 check, was validation.
- Examining the Workshop
- Theresa Rebeck's extensive résumé runs the gamut: fiction, nonfiction, film, television. If you've seen her name in the news lately, it was likely attached to the media blitz for NBC's new musical drama "Smash," of which she is creator and executive ...
- Meryl Streep Peerless, "Iron Lady" Not
- However, this sense of confusion ultimately detracts from the focus of the film as it adds to the already complicated meshing of Thatcher's home and political life. Through a series of short scenes, we watch as the young Margaret (Alexandra Roach), ...
- Joe Flacco answers many critics, but Ravens still fall short
- He really wasn't interested in validation, then or now. He said he wasn't particularly bothered when his teammate Ed Reed said he was "rattled" by the Houston Texans [team stats], and it didn't matter that those comments served as fuel for those ...
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Other Validating Projects
In watching Validation the Short Film I was reminded of two other validating projects.
The Gratitude Campaign is a way of saying thank you to those who have served.
The Free Hugs Campaign is a way of spreading the spirit and passing out free hugs.
The Gratitude Campaign is a way of saying thank you to those who have served.
The Free Hugs Campaign is a way of spreading the spirit and passing out free hugs.
More about the Gratitude Campaign
More about the Free Hugs Campaign
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Reader Feedback about the Validation Short Film Lens
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BrahmM
Jul 1, 2011 @ 7:10 am | delete
- I love this movie, thanks for putting it out there!
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spencertr
Apr 28, 2010 @ 11:23 pm | delete
- good film
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Feb 14, 2009 @ 8:38 pm | delete
- Hi, Kirsti.
YOU are awesome!
Thanks for putting this together, and letting me know about it. Let's keep spreading the love and support. :)
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daria369
Jan 15, 2009 @ 4:42 pm | delete
- Thank you for joining my Squidoo group!
"Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn't learn a lot today, at least we learned a little, and if we didn't learn a little, at least we didn't get sick, and if we got sick, at least we didn't die; so, let us all be thankful."
-- Buddha
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kab
Dec 20, 2008 @ 1:34 pm | delete
- It is amazing how this film does more in less than 17 minutes then some films can do in 3 1/2 hours.
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Margo_Arrowsmith
Dec 11, 2008 @ 10:01 am | delete
- Interesting film. I am interesting in what happens to it. I see parallels to the economy in general! *****
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GrowWear
Dec 11, 2008 @ 8:55 am | delete
- Indeed, I was validated! I hope all who read it and view the film are validated. Very inspiring lens!
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OhMe
Dec 11, 2008 @ 8:49 am | delete
- Wow. What a way to start a day! Amazing. Thank you!
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Joan4
Dec 11, 2008 @ 8:26 am | delete
- Absolutely! Brilliant! How can I convince people to be still and watch this video? 5 minutes is all it takes! Amazing! Powerful!
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chefkeem
Dec 11, 2008 @ 8:09 am | delete
- Thanks for bringing this inspiring short to our attention, Kirsti. I hope a lot of people will see it! Blessings for you! :)
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