Validation

Validation

Validation and Connection

The Importance of Validation

  • The speaker expresses a desire for validation, complimenting another person on their appearance and features, suggesting that they will be recognized for their true worth in the future.
  • Acknowledgment of the need for validation continues as the speaker compliments a woman’s cheekbones, reinforcing the theme of recognizing beauty.

Life Experience and Recognition

  • Discussion shifts to life experiences; the speaker notes that others may not appreciate what someone has gone through, emphasizing empathy towards those who feel misunderstood.
  • The conversation highlights the hard work behind running a business, with an acknowledgment that gym staff are often underappreciated despite being essential to operations.

Impact on Community

  • The speaker emphasizes the importance of jobs provided by businesses, noting how they sustain families and contribute positively to society.
  • A light-hearted moment occurs where compliments are exchanged about personal attributes like golf swings and mustaches, showcasing camaraderie amidst serious discussions.

Creating Smiles

Efficiency in Service

  • The dialogue reflects on thoroughness in service delivery; one character is praised for being efficient while maintaining a positive demeanor.
  • Compliments continue as another character is noted for taking good care of equipment, highlighting pride in one's work.

Encouragement Through Kindness

  • An emphasis on making people smile is reiterated; kindness is portrayed as a powerful tool in human interaction.
  • A heartfelt exchange occurs where one individual encourages another to take care of themselves and their pets, further promoting self-care and compassion.

The Power of Connection

Memories and Smiles

  • A poignant moment arises when discussing lost smiles from childhood; it suggests deeper emotional struggles tied to personal history.
  • Interaction with tourists reveals a longing for genuine smiles during vacations; this illustrates how travel can evoke joy but also highlight personal desires.

Rediscovering Joy

  • Capturing moments through photography becomes symbolic of preserving happiness; encouragement leads to authentic smiles from couples.
  • Questions about love between partners reveal deep connections formed through shared experiences, enhancing emotional bonds.

Healing Through Kindness

Transformative Encounters

  • A narrative unfolds about how kindness can lead to healing; one character recalls how a compliment helped her mother rediscover her smile after years of sadness.
Video description

See "Validation" in HD at www.kurtkuenne.com/shorts SOUNDTRACK ALBUM FOR "VALIDATION" NOW AVAILABLE, including "Smile" (as well as Kurt Kuenne's scores for the other short films in this series, "Rent-A-Person", "Slow", and "The Phone Book"). FIND IT HERE: CD Baby: http://bit.ly/2ruzSDZ iTunes: http://apple.co/2srDt5f Amazon Music: http://amzn.to/2tpblg7 Google Play: http://bit.ly/2rjMoSx WATCH THE TRAILER FOR "SHUFFLE", THE FEATURE FILM FROM THE DIRECTOR AND STAR OF "VALIDATION", NOW ON HOME VIDEO. http://youtu.be/HPefbEgagd8?hd=1 http://www.shufflethemovie.com http://www.facebook.com/shufflethemovie http://www.kurtkuenne.com http://www.facebook.com/kurtkuennefilmmaker On Twitter @Kurt Kuenne "Validation" is a fable about the magic of free parking. Starring TJ Thyne & Vicki Davis Writer/Director/Composer - Kurt Kuenne A Theatre Junkies Production Winner - Best Narrative Short, Cleveland Int'l Film Festival; Winner - Jury Award, Gen Art Chicago Film Festival; Winner - Audience Award, Hawaii Int'l Film Festival; Winner - Best Short Comedy, Breckenridge Festival of Film; Winner - Crystal Heart Award, Best Short Film & Audience Award, Heartland Film Festival; Winner - Christopher & Dana Reeve Audience Award, Williamstown Film Festival; Winner - Best Comedy, Dam Short Film Festival; Winner - Best Short Film, So Cal Independent Film Festival; Winner - Best Short Film, Idyllwild Film Festival; Winner - Best Short Film, Sedona International Film Festival;