“Gridlock” never Lifts the Foot off an Emotionally Charged Pedal
John Smistad shares another awesome 1 minute audio/video review, this time for the short film Gridlock the thriller Directed by Ian Hunt Duffy.
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“Again”: Troubling Take on a Tragic Wake-Audio Review from John Smistad
For my Audio Review of “Again” on the TMB YouTube channel please watch below:
Two Short Film Short Takes for “White Awake” and “Love, Gina”.
There seems to be a wealth of Short Films on the movie market of late. And by all indications, their number only appears to be expanding exponentially. Some really good stories with substantial talent infusing them are given an opportunity to find an audience with economy of both scale and … [Read More]
“Graffiti”: So ya know how they say “Sometimes less is more”?
An apocalyptic world. A devastated city. One last survivor. Edgar has learned to survive on his own avoiding contaminated areas by the “incident” which destroyed life as we knew it. But Edgar’s routine is suddenly disrupted by the discovery of a wall with graffitis by his bed. Just one word reveals the … [Read More]
Timecode: Passing the Time while making Fun of the Mundane.
Timecode Synopsis: In Timecode Nicolas Ricchini stars as Diego, he is also a dancer and choreographer and has collaborated with other choreographers, including the Akram Kha Company for the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony in London. Diego’s co-star Lali Ayguadé is also a dancer and choreographer, she has worked all over … [Read More]
“Over”: You may find you have a tough go getting over this strange chronicle of desperation
Over presents a crime scene. During the course of 9 wide shots, told in reverse order, we witness an intriguing story unfold. What has happened in this quiet neighborhood? A murder, a hit-and-run, an accident? The reality is profound, and deeply unexpected. Over is the distinctly unorthodox dramatic recounting of … [Read More]
“Everything Will Be Okay”: A Deeply Moving Examination of Desperation in the Wreckage of Divorce
A divorced father picks up his eight year old daughter Lea. It seems pretty much like every second weekend, but after a while Lea can’t help feeling that something isn’t right. So begins a fateful journey. The Oscar-shortlisted German Short “Everything Will Be Okay (Alles wird gut)” touched me in … [Read More]
“Stutterer”…Short but Sweet Story of the Search for Love
A lonely typographer with a cruel speech impediment but an eloquent inner voice must face his greatest fear. A roller-coaster ride of joy, doubt and romance in the digital age. The task of any Short Film is to seize the viewer’s attention in literally a matter of seconds, at once … [Read More]