The Fish Out of Water

Short FILM

Directed, C0-WRITTEN, PRODUCED, EDITED by Josh Brine

 

"Infuriated by his mindless desk job, Charlie sets out to quit, only to be stopped in his tracks by his personal inability to take a risk. After much prodding from an annoying roommate and a growing fondness towards a co-worker, Charlie must decide if he can muster the strength to actually put himself out there, despite the outcome."


AWARDS:

  • Winner of Audience Choice Award at the Manchester International Film Festival (March 2019)

  • Winner of Best Oregon Short Film at the 42nd Portland International Film Festival (March 2019)

  • Winner of Best Oregon Film at the Portland Comedy Film Festival (May 2019)

  • Winner of top 10 films by Lift-Off Global Network for representation at Marche du Film, Cannes Film Festival (May 2019)

  • Runner Up for Best Northern Film at Klamath Falls Independent Film Festival (September 2019)

  • Nominated for Best Comedy Film at Sydney Indie Film Festival (October 2019)

  • NOMINATED FOR GRAND JURY PRIZE AT MCMINNVILLE SHORT FILM FESTIVAL (FEBRUARY 2020)