Boyhood (film) ending written initially. Linklater developed the script throughout production, writing the next year's portion of the film after rewatching the previous year's footage. He incorporated changes he saw in each actor into the script, while also allowing all major actors to participate in the writing process by incorporating their life experiences into their characters' stories. "Boyhood" premiered at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival and was released theatrically on July 11, 2014. The film competed in the main competition section of the 64th Berlin International Film Festival, where Linklater won the Silver Bear for Best Director. It was nominated for five
Snowflake (2014 film) Snowflake (2014 film) Snowflake is a 2014 Italian short film written and directed by Italian director Francesco Roder and filmed in New York City. The short film stars American actresses Ele Keats and Tracy Middendorf. After an advanced screening held during the "National Week of Culture" in Italy, it officially premiered at the Academy Awards qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival in August 2014 and later won two American Movie Awards in 2015. Aurore (Tracy Middendorf) is dying and Claire (Ele Keats) is at her side, waiting for the inevitable end to come. But Aurore has a final gift for her: a