Ante (2011)

Ultra-competitive salesmen, Tom and Raymond are up for the same promotion. When ruthless contract killer, Pierson, comes on the scene it looks like they unwittingly hired the same hitman to take each other out.

Director:

Chris Cronin

Writer:

Paul Thomas

Stars:

David Edward-Robertson, Greg Kelly, Steve McTigue

Cast

Cast overview:
David Edward-Robertson	...	Pierson
Greg Kelly	...	Tom
Steve McTigue	...	Raymond
Russell Barnett	...	Sniper (voice)

Storyline

How much is your life worth to you? Bids end in fifteen minutes, may the best man win, but then the other one isn't going to be around to complain about it. Ultra-competitive salesmen, Tom and Raymond are up for the same promotion. When ruthless contract killer, Pierson comes on the scene it looks like they unwittingly hired the same hitman to take each other out.

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Plot Keywords:

hitman | contract | conversation | gun action | businessman

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Taglines:

How much is your life worth?

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Genres:

Short | Drama | Thriller

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

March 2011 (UK)

Filming Locations:

Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Genesis Flux Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

19 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

A real hotel was used for the location of Ante and filming took place between 8pm and 6am to avoid disrupting business.

User Reviews

Pure Brilliance! A short that looks and feels like a fully funded feature!

The first thing to hit me was the sheer quality of this production. Straight away your senses are treated to beautiful photography and effects, rich, clear and crisp sound.

All cast give an outstanding performance - but props have to go to David Edward-Robertson playing Pierson. Each calm, cold and precise delivery sending cold shivers through me - a truly believable character!

Script and story kept me on edge all the way through and when mixed with a score that slotted perfectly in place you have no choice but to be drawn further into the story.

The whole production screams 'Big Screen' and Genesis Flux Productions have created a quality of film that even many cinema releases struggle to achieve.

Hats off to Chris Cronin and Genesis Flux Productions! I look forward to seeing more from them in the future.