So many of us live our lives thinking that The Secret to a happy successful life is “Out There” somewhere …
What if -- instead -- we decide to experiment with the idea that there is no “Secret” that needs to be discovered “Out There” -- what if we live as though everything we ever dreamed of can be found simply by being happy and sharing that which is always available to us…
A Smile ![]()
“Validation” is a heart warming 16 minute movie that shows us the power we have to uplift others. Highly recommended. (Click the title to see a bigger screen). Starring TJ Thyne & Vicki Davis. Writer/Director/Composer -- Kurt Kuenne.
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, Sedona Int’l Film Festival.

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T.J., you’re awsome ! Your smile is very contagious in this movie, your play is wonderful … Living in France, I’m actually watching the new episodes of “Bones” and I really appreciate your character. It seems that your playing is very natural and match perfectly your personality, isn’t it ?
Next time you’re passing by the Eiffel Tower, could you please give me your secret ? In exchange, I can give you mine for a living in great shape …
Sincerely,
CoachPatrick
TOTALLY AWESOME REALLY MADE MY DAY … WHAT AN INSPIRING WAY TO START ONE’S DAY … I HAVE EMAILED ALL MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY WITH THIS ONE AS PASSING ON FEEL GOOD MOVIES LIKE THIS CAN ONLY MAKE THE WORLD WE LIVE IN A MUCH BETTER PLACE ..SO MUCH BETTER THAN WATCHING THE DAILY NEWS AND SO MUCH MORE PRODUCTIVE.. ALL THE NEWS EVER MADE ME FEEL WAS BLOODY MISERABLE AND OFF TO WORK I WOULD GO TAKING THAT MISERABLE FEELING WITH ME , SO FROM NOW ON.. OFF WITH THE NEWS AND I AM GOING TO PLAY THIS MOVIE BEFORE I GO TO WORK, FOR I WOULD RATHER TAKE THESE INSPIRING GOOD VIBRATIONS WITH ME ANYDAY …YOURS SINCERELY SUSANNAH
I loved this film. It was very moving. I could hardly hold back the tears but they were happy tears.
Thanks for making this available, I hope I see more videos like this
here.
It was a wonderful film and i learn from this movie that if you want to get something you should never give up. Smile is the beginning of acquiantance that may develop into a friendship. Smile always brighten our life…..
A wonderful short film. A smile can change your world if it genuine and from the heart. It is must and a sincere way to say thankyou. To make somebody happy.
And quite possible you can build friendship, relationship and brighten life.
A environment of positive life can be created.
Yes I could also could not hold back my tears, but doesn’t happy things have this impact.
Somebody said “A smile is a little curve that straightens many things out.” How true it is! The film validates & reaffirms my belief that we get only what we deserve. To get more become more deservable. Smile begets smile. But to smile(which is not just a lip service)one needs to be lover of oneself. If not nothing stands the test of time…
awww…thats so sweet.. “)
This movie was great!!! SMILE!!!!!
Such a feel good movie, if everyone in the world watched this all in one day, imagine what a day that would be : )
Happiness to all!
Thanks for providing such a great movie on a great site!
Keep it up! : ) : ) : )
Awesome movie-Made me “smile”
Fantastic way to start a beautiful morning!
Wow!!! this could cause a revolution. I am going to train all of my employees to do this and I know that my business is going to go through the roof. Just imagine people coming in to shop just because they know someone is going to validate them. I’ll have to expand!!!!
Just simply awesome!!!
I saw this film for the first time over a month ago. I found myself thinking about it often. It really is a “must see.” Great work!
Fabulous – a really uplifting video which makes me think I am going to go out there now and validate everyone I can.
I know I can make a difference. You certainly have!!!!
Hi Kurt,
I am a filmmaker in Canada and this is one of the best films I’ve seen this year.
The world should have more of these being released. Awesome man, it’s just awesome!
What a great movie! Made my Monday and you can be sure I’ll spread out the message! Thanks! You’re validated!
Lovely uplifting movie. I really enjoyed it!
I actually cried watching this short movie. Excellent.
Thanks.
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Wow man what a great little film.The power we have to transform our community. That’s what I learned From watching this film. We should always have hope in humanity.One smile to right person at the right time,may make all the difference in a person’s life.God Bless you man! Thanks
wondefull !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This video is very inspiring. It makes me smile when I watch it..
What a beautiful film. Thanks so much. x
Great short film!
This is one of the most beautiful movie I’ve seen. It validates what I’m doing is great. Great thing comes back to us when we do great thing for others.
Great job!!!! Keep on with the great work. We want these kind of encouragement all the time.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU and THANK YOU.
stil smiling and will long into 2010
thanks keep up with the work
Fantastic film. I feel so up-lifted and happy.My New Year resolution is to smile and keep smiling. Thank you.
Oh my!!!!!!!!! Simply fantastic. I have just tweeted it out and put the link on my facebook page. I plan of viewing this weekly. We can get this going throughout the world in 2010.
Thanks so much. S>
I had to share it on facebook. To cute to let it pass. Love this short film. It made me smile!!!!:)))
I love this short…saw it last year…I belong to Spiritual Cinema Circle and this was one of the ‘shorts’ one month (each month you get a dvd with one feature/full length, and 3 shorts).
[...] “Validation” is a heart warming 16 minute movie that shows us the power we have to uplift others. Highly recommended. (Click the title to see a bigger screen). Starring TJ Thyne & Vicki Davis. Writer/Director/Composer — Kurt Kuenne. 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, Sedona Int’l Film Festival. http://evolutionezine.com/will-make-you-smile/ [...]
I loved it. I still smiling,it is beautiful….THANK YOU !
Such beautiful……Love it.
wow wht a gr8 VIDEO sir…..
Such a great little film!! If we all did this there would be no more wars. Thank you – I love it!
A great short film! I needed that! I will watch it again.
Fantastic!
This is very uplifting!
This movie is very uplifting! It shows that we all affect every human being by what energy we give, be it a positive or negative.Being positive of course, generates good results.
Absolutely fantastic. What an inspiring idea ! I’ve viewed it five times now – and the tears don’t stop. Shows how the world could be. Thanks to everybody involved – from those who had the story idea, thru to the people who made it, to the people who acted – and to you for bringing it to us. Dallas – Sri Lanka
Great movie, thank you for making it and sharing it with me and everyone else. Have a wonderful day!
Thank you!! How many GUARANTEED smiles are there in this world? Here’s one! Thank you so VERY much! I gotta share this!!
Thanks again! I’ve seen it before but today really needed you! YOU ARE AMAZING!
WOW THIS IS AMAZING… SO COOL… IT WAS JUST SO GREAT… AWESOME!
great short video with a simple concept. it’s the little things in life…. thank-you… much LPHH
that was one great short film.beautifully conceived.
Beautful movie….I am sharing it….I wish you could put it on every atm and at the beginning of every video, dvd, etc….maybe even a dvd player on my alarm:) great movie:)
Hey this was the best short I’ve ever seen. WOW, Great Job, Loved It,
What else can I say? Keep Up the Great Work…Thanks, Joan