- From John Priddy

I can’t remember a Windrider film that mesmerized me more than Charlie Boyles’ “Kilroy Was Here.” This cinematically splendid 15-minute production features a powerful narrative with minimal dialogue. 

At the 2006 Angelus Student Film Festival, Kilroy won both the Fujifilm Audience Impact Award ($2,500) and the Act One Screenplay Prize ($1,500). The double honor shows that a filmmaker can create a product that can withstand professional, technical and audience scrutiny. Because Act One focuses on the script and selects its award winner without actually viewing a finished film, I was impressed that the judges recognized both beauty and craft in Boyles’ screenplay. 

Lead actor R. Keith Harris fills the screen with a magnetic performance, especially noteworthy in view of the fact that he doesn’t have a single line of dialogue. His performance, with Boyles’ story and strong cinematography, frame the film’s key themes. The audience is treated to a story where disparate groups have a common foe, and one person’s sacrifice saves a community.

I hope you enjoy this film as much as I do.

This film has a Windrider rating  of M for mature audiences.  Due to graphic scenes, it may not be suitable for children under 15.

KILROY WAS HERE