Two Men, Two Cows, Two Guns
Short Film | 35mm

Cast: John Dunsworth, Levi MacDougall, Christopher Bearne, Murlane Carew, Sherry Smith
Writer, Director: Pardis Parker

Selected Press

"Riotously funny. Showcases the same sense of wry, deadpan comedy of Mideast Minute, but with a narrative flair that makes one hope there's a feature coming soon from Parker."

"This is a delightfully odd short containing sharp dialogue and hilarious action that unfolds at a breakneck pace."

"It made a lot of people in the audience laugh. A lot."

"Too funny! Had me wiping tears from my eyes."

"A comedy about an unexpected visitor who interrupts a family’s quiet day at the farmhouse."

"Two Men, Two Cows, Two Guns is one of nine semi-finalists in NBC Universal's Short Film Festival."

"The six-minute comedy Two Men, Two Cows, Two Guns won best film, best comedy and an audience award."

"My favorites included Pardis Parker's hilarious Two Men, Two Cows, Two Guns."

"Pardis Parker received four Canadian Comedy Award nominations Tuesday."

Selected Awards & Distinctions

2010 Canadian Comedy Awards

Nominee: Pardis Parker - Best Direction, Film

2010 NBC Universal Short Film Festival

Semi-Finalist

Other Awards & Distinctions

2012 SENE Film Festival

Best of SENE

2011 Screaming Ant Film Festival

Best Narrative Film

Featured Filmmaker Award

2011 Detroit Windsor International Film Festival

Best Short Comedy

2011 Santa Catalina Film Festival

Finalist

2011 World Music and Independent Film Festival

Nominee: Pardis Parker - Best Director

Nominee: John Dunsworth - Best Actor

Nominee: Levi MacDougall - Best Supporting Actor

2011 Tallahassee Film Festival

Finalist

2011 Lakeshorts International Film Festival

Best Comedy

2011 Buttered Corn on the Cob Film Festival

Juror Pick

2011 Griffon International Film Festival

Best Comedy

2011 Derby City Film Festival

Finalist

2010 Montgomery Film Festival

Best Film Award

Best Comedy Award

Audience Award

2010 Wet Your Pants Comedy Film Festival

Best Short Film

2010 TriMedia Film Festival

Best of the TriMedia Film Festival

2010 South Dakota Film Festival

Jury Award

2010 JamFest Indie Film Festival

Silver

2010 Twin Rivers Media Festival

2nd Place

Other Screenings

2012 Boston Comedy Festival
2012 South Texas Underground Film Festival
2012 Flatpack Film Festival (Salon des Refuses)
2012 Soul 4 Reel Film Festival
2012 NSI Film Festival
2011 St. Louis International Film Festival
2011 Mile High Horror Film Festival
2011 Salt Lake City Film Festival
2011 Ventura Film Festival
2011 Blue Plum Film Festival
2011 Anthem Film Festival
2011 Big Sur Film Festival
2011 Twisp Rural Roots Film Festival
2011 Over The Fence Comedy Film Festival
2011 Da Vinci Film Festival
2011 Athens International Film and Video Festival
2011 Rincon International Film Festival
2011 Indie Spirit Film Festival
2011 Frozen Dog Film Festival
2011 Capital City Film Festival
2011 Detroit Independent Film Festival
2011 LUMS Film Festival
2011 Beloit International Film Festival
2011 Yellowknife International Film Festival
2010 Kerry Film Festival
2010 Nashua International Film Festival
2010 Utopia Film Festival
2010 Silver Wave Film Festival
2010 Royal Flush Festival
2010 Dixie Film Festival
2010 Maelstrom International Fantastic Film Festival
2010 Texandance International Film Festival
2010 BlissFest Film Festival
2010 Calgary International Film Festival
2010 Desiderata Film Festival
2010 Bay Street Film Festival
2010 Topanga Film Festival
2010 Grand Rapids Film Festival
2010 Glen Rose Neo·Relix Film Festival
2010 Estes Park Film Festival
2010 Southern Appalachian International Film Festival
2010 Southern Winds Film Festival
2010 Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival
2010 Washougal International Film Festival
2010 Interrobang Film Festival
2010 Film Stories Festival
2010 PEI International Film Festival
2010 Flagstaff Film Festival
2010 Urban Suburban Film Festival
2010 Phoenix International Christian Film Festival
2010 Out Twin Cities Film Festival
2009 Dawn Breakers International Film Festival
2009 Atlantic Film Festival