That's The Way It Goes!, subtitled A Collection Of Short Stories, is a 2014 comedy slice of life brickfilm by Walter Benson.[1][2] It follows the daily lives of roommates Tom and Jeff, their friend Samantha, and Samantha's new roommate, Jessica.[3] It is the final brickfilm created by Benson.[4]
Plot
Cast
- Walter Benson as Tom, Space cowboy, Sea diver, Caveman
- Max Edmeier as Jeff
- Carmen Martinez as Samantha
- Anna Moorey as Jessica
- Jay Silver as Bob, Smiling guy, Skydiver
- Jack Rizzo as Donut guy, Annoying customer, Ted
- Mary Charles as Female customers
- "Divine" as Male customer #1
- Shelby Pritchard as Male customer #2
- Jorden Davis as Timid customer
- Harrison Allen as himself
- Benjamin Ely as Beard grower
- Paul Clements as Indie game developer
- Anthony Clements as Clueless kid
- Kevin McCreary as Tiki man, Hat enthusiast, Cyborg chicken
- Chris Howard as Photographer, Yodel rapper
Crew
- Walter Benson - Writer, Animator, Director
- Chris Howard - Story assistance
- Paul Clements - Story assistance
- "Divine" - Story assistance
- Nathan Wells - Visual effects
Awards
That's The Way It Goes! was nominated for four awards in the 2014 BiMAs. Anna Moorey as Jessica received the award for Best Vocal Performance.
| Year | Competition | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Bricks in Motion Awards | Best Film | Nominated |
| Best Screenplay | Nominated | ||
| Best Vocal Performace | Won | ||
| Best Ensemble Performace | Nominated |