This is a wonderful little short--just the sort of wacky and unique thing that makes me glad I compulsively waste time reviewing films!! Daniel F. Scherl not only stars in the film, but he co-wrote, directed, produced and even did some of the music for the film. Despite seeming like it's all a one-man project, there are also a lot of aspiring actors here as well and the total package is great--something you MUST see. I mean it. Drop everything and see it NOW!!
The film purports to be an informercial that teaches anyone how to be a great film director. What I particularly loved is that it never talks about editing (which the director usually oversees), setting up shots or planning. Instead, it focuses on what's REALLY important--the director's "look", the sunglasses, the importance of net letting anyone sit in your chair (which, by the way, is grounds for murder--the director's lawyer says so). It's all very tongue-in-cheek and clever throughout. What I also liked is that this isn't a very short film--at about 20 minutes, it gives lots of time to hash out the film and make it all seem kind of real.
Overall, brilliant from start to finish--a terrific film that speaks well for the futures of all connected with the project. Oh, and pay close attention to the name of the law firm in the film--it's one of the most appropriate I've ever heard of and will make all but dead folks laugh.
GREAT!!!
The film purports to be an informercial that teaches anyone how to be a great film director. What I particularly loved is that it never talks about editing (which the director usually oversees), setting up shots or planning. Instead, it focuses on what's REALLY important--the director's "look", the sunglasses, the importance of net letting anyone sit in your chair (which, by the way, is grounds for murder--the director's lawyer says so). It's all very tongue-in-cheek and clever throughout. What I also liked is that this isn't a very short film--at about 20 minutes, it gives lots of time to hash out the film and make it all seem kind of real.
Overall, brilliant from start to finish--a terrific film that speaks well for the futures of all connected with the project. Oh, and pay close attention to the name of the law firm in the film--it's one of the most appropriate I've ever heard of and will make all but dead folks laugh.
GREAT!!!
