Inspirational texts

Below are some short films that inspired me during my research from youtube.I have looked at a wide range of genres from action to animation-

 Doodlebug(Christopher Nolan,1997)

Christopher Nolans debut short is weird , original and completely mesmerising. It combines a lot of elements that can be seen in his newer blockbuster releases with its emphasis on style and a twist ending which takes its audience by surprise.I found the black and white style quite intriguing swell , as it seems to highlight the lighting and unique mood of the film.The non diagetic music is probably the creepiest I have ever heard.Even the title in the beginning replaces the text with two eyes, creating the sense of we are watched.This film noir style is very stereotypical of older features from the early 20th century.

Victor (Tim Burton,1982)

This Tim Burton short film is quite similar to his later work where style and animation are concerned but is also bizarre and unlike anything else I've seen from the director recently. Cleverly,  the piece is actually narrated by Vincent Price himself, the seven year olds inspiration making it a lot more effective and authentic. Again the black and white visual style fits the disturbing atmosphere.The narration also feels like a parent telling a story to a child.This style is similar to Burtons newer multiplex releases such as Alice in Wonderland and Dark Shadows.The narration seems to be in a style of a bedtime story for a child , although the subject matter is probably to creepy for that audience.

The Elevator(Greg Glienna,2010) 

Although this is not a thriller short film , It still inspired me because of the humor and comedy which I hope to include in my own project. I liked the film because it took a .everyday situation which most people can relate with on some level.The close up shots of the people in the lift help to emphasis how full the space is.The extreme close up of the maximum weight sign allows to build a sense of awkward humor as we can guess what will occur.The sound effect towards the end when the person walks up to the lift is similar to Jaws, in that it raises suspense and the main characters worst nightmare.The film,s ending is common in comedy as the protagonist finds himself in a worst position than he was initially.