Okay, I might be a tad biased...but I did go their premier night where a bunch of other submitted films were shown at the same time, and while I saw several that I liked, I thought my friends were on an equal or above level.
Each film had to incorporate three story elements:
- Character: Les or Lena Olinger, Driving Instructor
- Prop: magnet
- Line of dialogue: "Tell me about it"
They were given 48 hours to come up with a script, find a location, film it, edit, put a score to it, and produce it. Each film must be within a certain length (3 to 8 minutes I believe) and incorporate both the assigned genre as well as the three film elements.
So behold, the 48 hour film project entry submitted by Porcelain God Productions (my friend Jack and crew):
LEFT
One of the reasons I like short fiction over long novels sometimes is that the author has such a short time to set up the story, draw you in, and hit you with the plot-punch. Those who do it well often leave me with lots of questions in my head and provoke a lot of thinking. This film did the same thing. It draws you in wondering what happened to the girl Les was teaching to drive and why he's now alone. As it continues you get a strong clue and it hits you in the face with what happened, at which point I started to identify with Les. The best part (and most irritating if you need to know, like me) was the ending--who's at that door?!? Who else didn't get taken during the Rapture? Will whoever it is at the door keep Les from using that gun?
The feline-esque unsatiable curiousity in me hates that we don't get to see that part, but the artistic appreciator in me understands that it helps to end the film with a big impact to leave it as a mystery.
The actors are my friend Jack and his girlfriend Courtney. Jack is incredibly creative and if you looked up "thinks outside the box" in the dictionary, you'd find a picture of Jack grinning at you with his gorgeous blue eyes. He's a very smart guy, extremely motivated when he gets his mind on something, and one of the nicest people I know. He has a generous heart too and has always been willing to help--whether it's with moving, figuring out how to make a tricky part of a costume or accessory, borrowing you role-playing material or ready to game at the drop of a hat.
Quite a few of my nerd herd were involved in the film. I was invited as well, but alas! the 48 hour weekend was on my anniversary weekend and we had other things going on. Plus, I'm not sure how much help I would have been other than as a sounding board. I know nothing about filmmaking other than that I like to watch the finished product. But I was happy to support them by attending the premier and giving my vote for their flim, "Left". The only thing I wish I would have done was ask a question during the Q&A of the filmmakers after the viewing. I should have asked "Who's at the door?" then because Jack wouldn't tell me afterwards.
The judges are still deliberating, but there's a chance that this film will be chosen to go on to Filmapalooza which would be completely awesome for Porcelain God Productions and my friends.
Film on, glorious budding directors/actors/writers/producers, film on!
2 comments:
I really liked the movie. They really do have some talent there. I hope they at least do a follow up.
Perhaps he only sees the aftermath of the rapture, but in reality his family is still around. (I.E. Silent Hill 3 where it was hinted the main character was only merely seeing the horrible things in the game)
Glad you liked it and that my gushing was validated by someone without a generous bias!
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