Short Film AFIN 265
A FATEFUL WEEKEND
Directed by 
Tony Doupe
AFIN 2025 Nominee
- 2025
- 13m
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USA - English
- PG
Stills
3 frames
Nominee
Best Art Direction
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Synopsis
The weekend of JFK's assassination as seen through the eyes of a seven-year-old boy. With minimal understanding of "the President" he tries to process the sadness that consumes his mother, grandparents, and the people across the nation grieving on the news. The weekend contrasts the tragic loss of a beloved President while finding some semblance of normalcy and joy as the family celebrates his little brother's sixth birthday the very next day.
What makes this one special
- Nominated for Best Art Direction
- A first-time filmmaker
Director's Biography
Tony Doupe Director
Tony Doupé is a SAG-AFTRA actor, director, and producer with an MFA from the California Institute of the Arts. With over 130 film and television credits, Tony has had roles in a wide variety of film and television projects. A successful actor for over 34 years in LA, New Orleans, and Seattle, he has been teaching and coaching actors for 25 years, both privately and at the college level. He currently serves as the Film/Theatre Department Chair, at Shoreline Community College.
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A FATEFUL WEEKEND was an official Nominee for Best Art Direction at the AFIN International Film Festival 2025, a Top 100 Best Reviewed and IMDb-qualifying festival.
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