Length: 02:49
Logline: A downtrodden office worker discovers a useful photocopy printout which enables him to reach through solid matter.
This is a well known short that's been on the go for a while and has won several awards. There is a shortened version out there too which I believe came first prize in one of the 1 minute short competitions. With a cleverly simple idea and competently executed production, it's certainly hard to beat.
Structurally, it plays on the rule of three's to build dramatic tension which helps hold and increase audience attention. First the minor discovery of the paper cup accidentally falling through the hole, then the progression to using the hole to steal from the vending machine and further on to the bigger plan of stealing from the office safe. A great tool for short films where time is limited.
Napolean Ryan stars as the sole character and does an excellent job considering there is no dialogue to be had. Ryan conveys deprived and lifeless just as equally well as he does maniacal greed. Kudos also goes to hair and make-up who have done well to give the 'My soul has been destroyed by working in tedious office" look.
Key to this films success is the concept. The filmmakers have used restraint, not gone overboard and kept the plot basic but brilliant. Although production values are high, it looks like every effort has gone into minimising unnecessary elements; an average inside location, one character, no dialogue, simple special effects etc. It's probably everything a short film should be.
This is a well known short that's been on the go for a while and has won several awards. There is a shortened version out there too which I believe came first prize in one of the 1 minute short competitions. With a cleverly simple idea and competently executed production, it's certainly hard to beat.
Structurally, it plays on the rule of three's to build dramatic tension which helps hold and increase audience attention. First the minor discovery of the paper cup accidentally falling through the hole, then the progression to using the hole to steal from the vending machine and further on to the bigger plan of stealing from the office safe. A great tool for short films where time is limited.
Napolean Ryan stars as the sole character and does an excellent job considering there is no dialogue to be had. Ryan conveys deprived and lifeless just as equally well as he does maniacal greed. Kudos also goes to hair and make-up who have done well to give the 'My soul has been destroyed by working in tedious office" look.
Key to this films success is the concept. The filmmakers have used restraint, not gone overboard and kept the plot basic but brilliant. Although production values are high, it looks like every effort has gone into minimising unnecessary elements; an average inside location, one character, no dialogue, simple special effects etc. It's probably everything a short film should be.
Best Bit: Cool idea done in a subtle way.
Worst Bit: How the guy can fit through a hole in an A3 piece of paper???
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