Your Studio and You (1995)

A parody of 1950s corporate/industrial films, commissioned by Universal Pictures executives after the studio's purchase by Seagrams, and featuring cameos by many stars and directors.

Stars:

Dian Bachar, Andrew Bergman, Michael J. Fox

Cast

Uncredited cast:
Dian Bachar	...	Man Eating Sandwich (uncredited)
Andrew Bergman	...	Himself (uncredited)
James Cameron	...	Himself (uncredited)
Shaun Cassidy	...	Himself (uncredited)
Robin Cook	...	Himself (uncredited)
Shelley Fabares	...	Herself (uncredited)
Michael J. Fox	...	Curious Guy on the Porch (uncredited)
Brian Grazer	...	Himself (uncredited)
Heavy D	...	Himself (uncredited)
Jeffrey Katzenberg	...	Himself (uncredited)
Barry Kemp	...	Himself (uncredited)
Jessica Knoblauch	...	Hooker Actress (uncredited)
Angela Lansbury	...	Herself (uncredited)
Lucy Lawless	...	Herself (uncredited)
Mike Lobell	...	Himself (uncredited)

Storyline

A parody of 1950s corporate/industrial films, commissioned by Universal Pictures executives after the studio's purchase by Seagrams, and featuring cameos by many stars and directors.

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Plot Keywords:

universal | parody | deer | film studio | voice over narration | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Short

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

February 1995 (USA)

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

17 min

Color:

Black and White

Did You Know?

Trivia

David Zucker and Jerry Zucker were originally hired to write and direct this short but did not have time to do it so they offered it Trey Parker. It was not until the first day of filming that Parker learned that there was no script. The Zuckers had assumed that he would write it. Parker and and Matt Stone quickly came up with the ideas for each scene less than a hour before filming them.

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Quotes

Narrator: [as camera pans to office block] Now what else will make our studio Artist Friendly? Well, how about that old black tower? In the past, many meetings have taken place there, but some people find it rather unappealing.
Fake Mexican: [in fake Spanish, with subtitles] The black tower is very scary. It gives me the creeps.
Fake Arab: [in fake Arabic, with subtitles] When I see the black tower, I want to cry.
Sylvester Stallone: [in Rocky Balboa character, with subtitles] Oh absolutely; y'know forebodin' is the word that best describes it; y'know ...

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Connections

References Psycho (1960)

User Reviews

A fantastic little short film that very few people have actually seen

Do yourself a favor. Go to Google and type in "Your Studio and You" and then hit the Video button. This will bring up a wonderful short film that very few people have actually seen--Matt Stone's and Trey Parker's film made to inaugurate the purchase of Universal Studios by Seagrams. I assume it was meant to be shown at a corporate meeting or stockholders meeting--the public at large wasn't shown this film. This is really a shame, as it's amazingly clever and cute and deserves to be seen by the ignorant masses!

The film is narrated by Trey Parker and the whole thing has the look of a 1950s corporate film--complete with black & white camera-work and cheerfully bland 50s elevator music. What makes it even funnier are the completely happy mood (almost as if the participants are drugged), the constant references to Seagrams Wine Coolers and the bizarre references to deer lawn ornaments. In addition to the kooky atmosphere, the writing is exceptional and it's really neat to see many of the studio's talent acting in this film. While not exhaustive, you can see Steven Spielberg (as a tour guide), James Cameron, Demi Moore and Sylvester Stallone (who has fun poking fun of his dumb-guy image).

The bottom line is that this is an exceptionally funny and cute film. Even if you don't like SOUTH PARK, this film should make you laugh. However, there is a bit of rough language, so this is not a film for the little ones.