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The Long and Short of It (2003)

5 min  -  Short | Drama
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A workman gets some unexpected help from two people of vastly different sizes.

Director:

Sean Astin

Writers:

Sean Astin (screenplay), Sean Astin (story)
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Andrew Lesnie ...
Grizzled Painter
Praphaphorn 'Fon' Chansantor Praphaphorn 'Fon' Chansantor ...
Woman
Paul Randall ...
Tall Man
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Sophie Brewster Sophie Brewster ...
Extra
Peter Jackson ...
Bus Driver
Perry Norris Perry Norris ...
Extra
Barrie M. Osborne ...
Extra
Philippa Race Philippa Race ...
Extra
Fa Suluvave Fa Suluvave ...
Extra
David Williams David Williams ...
Extra (as Dave Williams)
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Storyline

A bedraggled painter is in way over his head. His back hurts. His ladder is broken. It seems he may never be able to hang an enourmous pastoral painting. Then... as chance would have it, two strangers, very different in size but equally benevolent in heart, wander his way. With the help of a kindly little lady and a gangly good-natured giant, our every-day artist overcomes his dilemma and fulfils his day's work. Three worlds unite. Ranging from 3 1/2 feet small to eight feet tall, they finally step back to admire their collaborative efforts... What is revealed is that they have not been working together on a painting after all; rather, they have collaborated in posting up an unlikely automobile advertisement, which between the three of them none are likely to be able to afford or make use of because of their particular stature. But have no fear -- they are all able to take advantage of the public transit system... Written by Sean Astin & Josh Tundra  

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Giant | Workman | Kindness | Good Deed | Bus  | See more »

Genres:

Short | Drama

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Country:

New Zealand | USA

Language:

English

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1.78 : 1
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Trivia

Short movie filmed in New Zealand by Sean Astin during the making of the Lord of The Rings movies using High Definition Digital Video camera equipment that LucasFilm was demoing for Peter Jackson - Astin asked the Lucas Film crew if they could stay an extra day so he could use the camera to shoot his short film. It stars many cast and crew members from the Lord of the Rings films, including a cameo appearance by the director, Jackson, as a bus driver. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When they get on the bus, the painter dumps his tray, roller and brush in the bin, and they sink down inside it. In the next shot, the tray is perched on the top of the bin. See more »

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Soundtracks

"Che Gelida Manina"
from Giacomo Puccini's La Bohème
Conducted by Riccardo Chailly Rodolfo
Performed by Roberto Alagna Orchestra e Coro del Teatro alla Scala di Milano
Courtesy of Decca Record Company - London
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