Bobby's House
Encyclopedia
Bobby's House is a short film by UbseyMovies
, created in one week for Campus MovieFest
in 2007. The short was submitted to Campus MovieFest
through San Jose State University
in San Jose, CA, and won Best Picture at the CMF Bay Area Grand Finale. And later went on to win Best Comedy at the Campus MovieFest
National Grand Finale, held at the Hudson Theatre
in New York City
.
The short was inspired by the memories from past experiences the filmmakers had from being home schooled during childhood.
The two boys go into Bobby's room, where the floor is dominated by loose Lego. When Adam tries to build with some of the lego, Bobby quickly stops his fun by forcing him into playing with some stuff Bobby has already put together. Bobby's mom asks him to take out the trash, while outside Bobby's neighbor and his neighbor's friend rush over, wanting to play with Bobby's Nerf gun. Bobby begins playing with the gun, aiming at a cup that he has made Adam hold in order for him to shoot. Bobby's neighbor becomes impatient with waiting for his turn, and begins wrestling Bobby for the gun; the two boys scuffle to the ground, where Bobby is punched while his mom calls the boys in for dinner.
During dinner Bobby's mom invites Adam to spend the night, and won't take no for an answer.
Bobby goes to sleep on his bed, and Adam takes the floor, where during the night Bobby knocks a glass of water over on Adam's head.
While Adam goes into the bathroom to clean off, he overhears Bobby's mother in the kitchen presumably on the phone with her landlord, explaining how sorry she is for not paying the rent on time; Adam begins feeling sorry for the family, and goes to bed.
In the morning, the newly sympathetic Adam says goodbye to Bobby and his mother; Bobby asks if he could go to Adam's house next week, to which Adam replies with a hopeful "maybe."
Adam is then picked up by his mother and taken home.
UbseyMovies
UbseyMovies is an independent film group started in 2005 by Robbie Benson, Jeff Benson, Robert Krakower, and Jon Magram. They are located in San Jose, California where they create films. They are most famous for their YouTube series EarthBound Saga and their Campus MovieFest awards.-Earthbound Saga...
, created in one week for Campus MovieFest
Campus MovieFest
Campus MovieFest is the world's largest student film festival. Created in 2000 by four Emory University students, and originally called iMovieFest, Campus MovieFest utilizes Apple Computer laptops, iMovie and Final Cut Pro to give college and university students with all levels of filmmaking...
in 2007. The short was submitted to Campus MovieFest
Campus MovieFest
Campus MovieFest is the world's largest student film festival. Created in 2000 by four Emory University students, and originally called iMovieFest, Campus MovieFest utilizes Apple Computer laptops, iMovie and Final Cut Pro to give college and university students with all levels of filmmaking...
through San Jose State University
San José State University
San Jose State University is a public university located in San Jose, California, United States...
in San Jose, CA, and won Best Picture at the CMF Bay Area Grand Finale. And later went on to win Best Comedy at the Campus MovieFest
Campus MovieFest
Campus MovieFest is the world's largest student film festival. Created in 2000 by four Emory University students, and originally called iMovieFest, Campus MovieFest utilizes Apple Computer laptops, iMovie and Final Cut Pro to give college and university students with all levels of filmmaking...
National Grand Finale, held at the Hudson Theatre
Hudson Theatre
The Hudson Theatre is a former Broadway theater located at 141 West 44th Street, in midtown Manhattan, New York. Today the Hudson functions as a conference center and television studio. It is owned by Millennium & Copthorne Hotels.-History:...
in New York City
New York City
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.
The short was inspired by the memories from past experiences the filmmakers had from being home schooled during childhood.
Story
A boy named Adam and his mother are borrowing some home schooling books from Bobby and his mother. While the mothers are talking Bobby interjects, asking if Adam can stay over for dinner; both mothers agree it'd be a great idea, and Adam agrees through clenched teeth.The two boys go into Bobby's room, where the floor is dominated by loose Lego. When Adam tries to build with some of the lego, Bobby quickly stops his fun by forcing him into playing with some stuff Bobby has already put together. Bobby's mom asks him to take out the trash, while outside Bobby's neighbor and his neighbor's friend rush over, wanting to play with Bobby's Nerf gun. Bobby begins playing with the gun, aiming at a cup that he has made Adam hold in order for him to shoot. Bobby's neighbor becomes impatient with waiting for his turn, and begins wrestling Bobby for the gun; the two boys scuffle to the ground, where Bobby is punched while his mom calls the boys in for dinner.
During dinner Bobby's mom invites Adam to spend the night, and won't take no for an answer.
Bobby goes to sleep on his bed, and Adam takes the floor, where during the night Bobby knocks a glass of water over on Adam's head.
While Adam goes into the bathroom to clean off, he overhears Bobby's mother in the kitchen presumably on the phone with her landlord, explaining how sorry she is for not paying the rent on time; Adam begins feeling sorry for the family, and goes to bed.
In the morning, the newly sympathetic Adam says goodbye to Bobby and his mother; Bobby asks if he could go to Adam's house next week, to which Adam replies with a hopeful "maybe."
Adam is then picked up by his mother and taken home.
| Cast |
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| Jon Magram as Adam Jeff Benson as Bobby Gina Bluhm as Bobby's Mom Robert Krakower as Neighbor Trey Fiebich as Silent Neighbor Cathy Loughman as Adam's Mom |
| Crew |
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| Directed by Jon Magram Jeff Benson Robert Krakower Robbie Benson Robbie Benson Robbie Benson, born in Athlone, Ireland is an association footballer who plays for UCD. He plays in the position of Midfield. He can also play as a forward when needed... |