The Shift (2013) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

The supplied reference confirms the film's production, festival history, award, and distribution, but contains no narrative plot.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Creative Formation

The reference identifies the writer, director, and principal cast. It does not provide narrative events or character interactions.

Key Events

• Film Written by Leo Oliva — The reference identifies Leo Oliva as the film's writer. Characters: Kayle Location: United States
• Film Directed by Lee Cipolla — The reference identifies Lee Cipolla as the director. Location: United States

Medical Center Production

Production is associated with the Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center. No scene-level story information is supplied.

Key Events

• Medical Center Filming — Filming took place at the Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center. Location: Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center

Festival Recognition

The film was screened at the Muvico Parisian in Palm Beach, Florida. It subsequently received the Audience Favorite Award at the Palm Beach International Film Festival.

Key Events

• Festival Screening — The film was screened in Palm Beach, Florida on April 11, 2013. Characters: Floyd, Kayle, Amanda, Emily Location: Muvico Parisian, Palm Beach, Florida

Distribution Release

Shoreline Entertainment acquired worldwide sales rights in November 2013. The film later reached DVD, VOD, and digital platforms in February 2015.

Key Events

• Audience Favorite Award — The film won the Audience Favorite Award at the festival. Characters: Floyd, Kayle, Amanda, Emily Location: Palm Beach International Film Festival
• Worldwide Sales Acquisition — Shoreline Entertainment acquired worldwide sales rights in November 2013. Location: United States
• Digital Release — The film was released on DVD, VOD, and digital platforms on February 24, 2015. Characters: Floyd, Kayle, Amanda, Emily, Carmen Location: Digital platforms

Story Breakdown

• Creative Credits — The reference identifies the film's writer and director.
  • Leo Oliva Writing — Leo Oliva is credited as the writer.
  • Lee Cipolla Directing — Lee Cipolla is credited as the director.
• Principal Cast — Five credited performers and their named roles are provided.
  • Kayle and Amanda — Leo Oliva plays Kayle, and Casey Fitzgerald plays Amanda.
  • Supporting Roles — Danny Glover plays Floyd, Genesis Ochoa plays Emily, and Sara Castro plays Carmen.
• Production Setting — The reference gives one confirmed filming location.
  • Medical Center Location — Filming took place at the Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center.
  • American Drama — The film is identified as a 2013 American drama.
• Festival Premiere — The film received a documented screening in Palm Beach, Florida.
  • Palm Beach Screening — The film was screened at the Muvico Parisian on April 11, 2013.
  • Festival Presentation — The screening is associated with the film's festival circulation.
• Audience Recognition — The film received an audience-based festival award.
  • Audience Favorite — The film won the Audience Favorite Award.
  • Palm Beach Festival — The award was given at the Palm Beach International Film Festival.
• Distribution Path — The reference documents sales acquisition and later home release.
  • Worldwide Sales Rights — Shoreline Entertainment acquired worldwide sales rights in November 2013.
  • Digital Availability — The film was released on DVD, VOD, and digital platforms in 2015.

Directed by

Lee Cipolla

Key Cast

• Leo Oliva — Kayle
• Casey Fitzgerald — Amanda
• Danny Glover — Floyd
• Genesis Ochoa — Emily
• Sara Areyano — Carmen