The Short Film That Grew UP
Which of the following short films that became FULL LENGTH MOTION PICTURES is your favorite? (or are you most curious to see?)
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- DirectorShawn ChristensenStarsShawn ChristensenFatima PtacekKim AllenHaving reached the lowest point in his life, a self-destructive man on the brink of demise receives an unexpected call from his estranged sister to look after her young daughter for the night. Could this be the beginning of a new reality?Grew up to become: Before I Disappear (2014)
- DirectorChris MarkerStarsÉtienne BeckerJean NégroniHélène ChatelainThe story of a man forced to explore his memories in the wake of World War III's devastation, told through still images.
- DirectorGeorge LucasStarsDan NachtsheimJoy CarmichaelDavid MunsonWhile monitored and pursued, a man races to escape through a futuristic labyrinth.Grew up to become: THX 1138 (1971)
- DirectorJared HessStarsJon HederGreg HansenChris SanchezThe film follows its main character as he skips school with two of his friends, picks up a winning lottery ticket and go thrift shopping, where they find a wig for Giel's shaved head.Grew up to become: Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
- DirectorNeill BlomkampStarsBraam GreylingGodfrey SeomeDawie AckermannAn eerie tale of a close encounter of the third kind in Johannesburg.Grew up to become: District 9 (2009)
- DirectorGeorge HickenlooperStarsBilly Bob ThorntonMolly RingwaldJ.T. WalshTwenty-five years after commiting a double murder, Karl Childers is going to be released from an institution for the criminally insane. A local reporter comes to talk to him, and after some fussing about her gender, the institution's director lets her talk to Karl (after all, he'll have to talk to women after his release). Karl talks about his life leading up to the crime, and the reporter listens in horror.Grew up to become: Sling Blade (1996)
- DirectorAndy MuschiettiStarsVictoria HarrisBerta RosIrma MonroigA young girl wakes up and tells her sister that their mother has returned home.Grew up to become: Mama (2013)
- DirectorTim BurtonStarsShelley DuvallDaniel SternBarret OliverA young boy sets out to revive his dead pet using the monstrous power of science.Grew up to become: Frankenweenie (2012)
- DirectorWes AndersonStarsLuke WilsonOwen WilsonRobert MusgraveDysfunctional friends Dignan and Anthony plan and execute a robbery with their pot-growing friend, Bob.Grew up to become: Bottle Rocket (1996)
- DirectorSam RaimiStarsBruce CampbellEllen SandweissMary ValentiWhile spending a weekend at a remote cabin, Bruce desecrates an Indian burial ground and becomes re-animated, making way to kill his friends.Grew up to become: The Evil Dead (1981)
(And spawned Evil Dead II (1987), Army of Darkness (1992), Evil Dead (2013), Ash vs Evil Dead (2015)) - DirectorJames WanStarsLeigh WhannellPaul ModerKatrina MathersDavid, an orderly at a hospital, tells his horrific story of being kidnapped and forced to play a vile game of survival.Grew up to become: Saw (2004)
(And spawned Saw II (2005), Saw III (2006), Saw IV (2007), Saw V (2008), Saw VI (2009), Saw 3D (2010)) - DirectorShane AckerA rag doll fights a monster that has been stealing the souls of his people.Grew up to become: 9 (2009)
- DirectorDamien ChazelleStarsJohnny SimmonsNate LangJ.K. SimmonsA ferocious, bullying music teacher teaches a dedicated student.Grew up to become: Whiplash (2014)
- DirectorSean EllisStarsSean BiggerstaffEmilia FoxStuart GoodwinBen is an art college student in London, whose imagination runs wild as he works the late-night shift at the local supermarket. What do he and his colleagues do to pass the long, endless hours of the night?Grew up to become: Cashback (2006)
- DirectorJason StoneStarsJay BaruchelSeth RogenJay and Seth are at each other's throats while holed up in a messy apartment during an apocalyptic crisis.Grew up to become: This Is the End (2013)
- DirectorPaul Thomas AndersonStarsMichael SteinRobert RidgelyEddie DelcoreThe rise and fall of Dirk Diggler.Grew up to become: Boogie Nights (1997)
- DirectorRyan FleckStarsKaren ChiltonShareeka EppsMatt KerrA young girl investigates her curious teacher's life.Grew up to become: Half Nelson (2006)
- DirectorGuy RitchieStarsDarren SpencerJames TarbuckEli NathansonAbout four East End lads raising money to enter a card game.Grew up to become: Lock, Stock... (2000)
- DirectorDouglas G. JohnsonStarsJohn David CarsonElizabeth SaxonEd PennybackerJohn Baker emerges as a fine runner while in High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and then continues setting records at the University of New Mexico. His ability is world-class, and after receiving his university degree he accepts a position as a coach and physical education teacher at Aspen Elementary School while continuing to train (with the 1972 Olympics in sight). He becomes very popular with parents and students alike, for seeking ways to involve all his students, even those with an apparent lack of ability. Learning that he has terminal cancer he contemplates suicide, but instead chooses to dedicate himself even more to the kids, helping even the handicapped to participate, and co-founding and coaching the Duke City Dashers, an all-girl AAU track team. He hopes his "last race"...already beating the odds by a year, will not end before seeing this team win the national title.Grew up to become: A Shining Season (1979)