The Black Hole (Phil and Olly,2008)
This short film is clever because it includes a funny simple idea that would be unable to fill a full feature. There is also no dialogue in the film making it work better as we are not distracted from the simple story. The location of the office is familiar to a lot of the audience to make it realistic and relatable. The main character is wearing a simple outfit you would put on for work , so the film has synergy with its location. I like this film because it is simple but effective . I want to make my film similar in that mine will also feature a main protagonist and relatable setting. The dull blue hue captures the monotonous everyday routine the protagonist caries out. This film inspired me because I liked the unique gimmick and mix of drama and comedy.
Ten Minutes(Alberto Ruiz Rojo,2010)
This Spanish short film cleverly focuses on two people , one who wants to trace the phone number of his girlfriend and an office worker who refuses to give the information to him. It works well because we feel as if the ten minutes he is allowed on the phone is running out because of the repeated music ques and close up shots of the time. The film mainly focuses on close ups and mid shots so we can see both the characters expression's and see how they change throughout the run time. There is a strong focus on dialogue which works in the films favour as its simplicity fits the short film form perfectly.I liked the dynamic between the two characters and enjoyed watching them develop .I want to make the characters in my own short film to be complex and interesting , as they are here.There are quick cuts between the two main characters , making it simple and fast paced despite the lack of action happening.These cuts between the characters I have decided to include in my own film , with Paul and Phillip taking over the phone.The films conversation builds up tension, and my film is similar in that two people are communicating via a phone.
Snap(Manolo Cell,2006)
This short film is again based on a clever idea that could not sustain a feature films length. The cinematography is impressive as the camera angles are varied and unique. The film is fast paced with its long chase scene so never feels uninteresting. The upbeat music compliments the energetic moments on screen and makes us feel as if we are part of the chase. I enjoyed it because I was not expecting it to be so original , after watching so many generic short films online found this short film inspiration as I wish to emulate the fast pace it has and build up to a climax. I enjoyed it how the film never took itself too seriously and had a pleasant and ambiguous ending.The chase sequence at the end is similar to the climax of Illusion, as the protagonist is also chased by an unknown force.
This demonstrates that you clearly have a good knowledge of short films - however, you need to discuss how each short film could relate back to your own product - what elements do you like/ dislike - what will you consider using in your own film - what do you really dislike etc?
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