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"Junky" is your best fix yet.
Stephen Steinbacher's "Junky" is a wonderfully delirious short film revolving around two stoners who are crafting a bomb, when two detectives following up a report involving the two junkies and their suspicious activity show up. Shot, edited, co-written and directed by Steinbacher, "Junky" is a stoner comedy that is anything but half-baked. This short film is downright uproarious throughout, scored to perfection and coated in a Jason Eisener-esque acid technicolor.
Made in 48 hours with a $200 budget, this impressive little gem has a homegrown feel that makes this goofy comedy really work. Filmed in Colorado, the mountainous setting of "Junky" really adds a unique element to the short film. The architecture of the main location is also really interesting, which is further accentuated by some insane lighting and over-saturated color grading techniques. "Junky" also has an excellent retro score throughout composed by James Steinbacher.
Zachary Barrett and Emma Anne DePriest form a strong alliance as the leads with a great deal of chemistry between their characters. The quirky interactions between the two leads and the supporting detectives (played by Mark Taylor and Natalie Farris Taylor) is what truly makes this short film stand out. The acting on display has an authentic charm to it where it feels as if one is simply peeking into the lives of said characters and observing just another average day.
Overall, "Junky" is an infectious short film with only a few minor technical errors here and there (mostly due to the time limit of the 48 hour challenge). Strongly cast, cleverly written and energetically shot with a ton of splashy, vibrant style to spare, this is one hell of a trippy ass gonzo comedy. Stephen Steinbacher clearly has a passion for filmmaking and has proved himself to be one to watch in whatever he decides to do next. This was truly a joy to behold.
Made in 48 hours with a $200 budget, this impressive little gem has a homegrown feel that makes this goofy comedy really work. Filmed in Colorado, the mountainous setting of "Junky" really adds a unique element to the short film. The architecture of the main location is also really interesting, which is further accentuated by some insane lighting and over-saturated color grading techniques. "Junky" also has an excellent retro score throughout composed by James Steinbacher.
Zachary Barrett and Emma Anne DePriest form a strong alliance as the leads with a great deal of chemistry between their characters. The quirky interactions between the two leads and the supporting detectives (played by Mark Taylor and Natalie Farris Taylor) is what truly makes this short film stand out. The acting on display has an authentic charm to it where it feels as if one is simply peeking into the lives of said characters and observing just another average day.
Overall, "Junky" is an infectious short film with only a few minor technical errors here and there (mostly due to the time limit of the 48 hour challenge). Strongly cast, cleverly written and energetically shot with a ton of splashy, vibrant style to spare, this is one hell of a trippy ass gonzo comedy. Stephen Steinbacher clearly has a passion for filmmaking and has proved himself to be one to watch in whatever he decides to do next. This was truly a joy to behold.
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- Jan 3, 2021
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