Eternal Waltz
Eternal Waltz is a metaphysical short romance about soul recognition and a love that spans lifetimes.
In 1887, when a philandering husband ends the secret romance between his wife and their handsome butler, a tarot card reader uses Strauss’ Blue Danube waltz to help them find each other again in the post-apocalyptic future.
“Love the authentic quality of the production & understated script
which complimented the extraordinary performances!!! BRAVO.”
– Erin (iHollywood Film Festival viewer)
Background
German actor (Thorsten Becker) and American actress (Cindy Marinangel) wanted to make a romantic short movie. All they knew at first was that they wanted it to include the tarot, a waltz to the Blue Danube, and lovers meeting in more than one time/space.
They asked Laurie Lamson to help them develop the story, write the script, and eventually, to direct the film.
When it came time to produce the film, they started a company (Angel Baker Productions) and successfully raised a good-sized budget with an Indiegogo campaign.
Raffaele Marraffa – who introduced Cindy and Laurie in the first place – came on as a co-producer, with JaZzyMaE Media helping with pre-production and a donated lighting package.
This also became an opportunity to collaborate once again with talented Cinematographer Pedja Radenkovic.
After a successful shoot and long post-production process in which Laurie also edited the film, Eternal Waltz was completed.
Love is an Eternal Waltz
Competition & Festival Honors
WINNER:
Best Female Film I Mini Movie (Short Film) – iHollywood Annual Film Festival, 2023
Best Cinematography I Mini Movie (Short Film) – Cinematographer: Pedja Radenkovic – iHollywood Annual Film Festival, 2023
Best Romance I Short Film – Only The Best International Film Awards (Aug-Sept. 2021 / monthly)
Best Director – Amsterdam/Around Intl. Film Festival (Nov 2017 / monthly)
Best Acting Ensemble – Culver City Film Festival, 2017
Best Drama Diamond Award – The European Independent Film Award 2017
Best Independent Short Film and Best Sci-fi – Festigious Film Festival (Nov 2017/ monthly)
Best Short Film Gold Award – Hollywood Film Competition (Dec 2017 / monthly)
Best Short Film Platinum Award – NYC Indie Film Awards (Dec 2017 / monthly)
Best Independent Short Film – L.A. Film Awards (Nov 2017/ monthly)
Best Independent Short Film – Top Shorts (Nov 2017/ monthly)
Best Foreign Short – Hollywood Intl. Moving Pictures Film Festival (Nov 2017/ monthly)
ADDITIONAL SCREENINGS and HONORS:
Best Director Finalist – Amsterdam / Around International Film Festival (Annual, 2018)
Screened at Southern California Film Coalition Series, Fallbrook, CA (2023)
Screened at Woodstock Museum Film Festival (2019)
Nominee at North American Film Awards
Official Selection at Feel the Reel International Film Festival, Women’s Only Entertainment Film Festival and Eurocinema Film Festival.
