JimtheJib Presents: Matryoshka

Compelling intro music. Is it original?

I like his grimaces as he ponders on the box, they seem very natural.

Don't like the slow-mo as he reaches for the box, clashes with the style established so far.

Ha! I like the box-pulling scene where he reaches from one end of the table to the other.

Boy!!!! Great use (or lack) of music at the end when he lets out that yell!

Funny short. Not sure about it being a Drama Fest entry. Maybe Comedy Fest?
 
thanks for watching and for the feedbaclk.

The music isn't original... its from the mehor de mariachi volume 1 or 3, called borrachia (i think).

I believe that its drama mixed with comedy, leaning more towards comedy. Drama for me is a very loose and open ended word.

In the future i'm thinking of expanding this short by tagging a scene on at the end or beginning, but im still debating because it might be ruined by any explanation of how the box got there or why. It might also be ruined by showing what happens after. It depends on how its done.

Michael_Petro said:
Maybe this is not what you where looking for but... After the the eyes open and she screams I just laffed my butt off for some reason....

Movie did look really good...
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i was trying to make people laugh. Im glad the film got the response i had imagined.


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yes thats me screaming....
 
you scream like a girl. But this one fits nicely into your cannon. You've developed a pretty specific sensibility, and it's nice. Now, when you're a big-time Hollywood director, don't forget the little people who made you stay up all night and get sick...
 
I’d classify this as a pure comedy.

The Mariachi music was sweet. Nice touch.

The directing and script seemed to be an exercise in editing and composition rather than trying to tell a dramatic tale. I enjoyed it in that context. And the whimsical manner in which you presented it was endearing.

One element was curious. Specifically, your choice to linger on the glass of water. Was it just because it was a cool shot ? What you might want to practice/ consider is weighting your images (both time on screen and visual highlighting) to see where they fit into the grander scheme of your communication.

Beyond that, why is that chick so scared of the box ? Why, why why ? Her head in a box is puzzling, but she screams at the Russian doll ? She has strange priorities. Was that Russian vodka she was drinking ? That would explain it. I once drank too much Russian vodka and screamed at a whole bed full of stuffed animals...something about cheating on me…

Thanks for the flick. Great fun. :beer:
 
D_and_G said:
I’d classify this as a pure comedy.


The directing and script seemed to be an exercise in editing and composition rather than trying to tell a dramatic tale. I enjoyed it in that context. And the whimsical manner in which you presented it was endearing.
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this was a film that i made for fun. It took only one afternoon and i both filmed it and acted in it. Using my handy dandy tv, i hooked up a video cable so i could see myself. i see what your saying about the film, but it was mainly supposed to be an absurd film. i wasn't trying to make it dramatic.

D_and_G said:
One element was curious. Specifically, your choice to linger on the glass of water. Was it just because it was a cool shot ? What you might want to practice/ consider is weighting your images (both time on screen and visual highlighting) to see where they fit into the grander scheme of your communication. :
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the choice was mainly to show the characters uneasiness. I got tired of the face looking a bit nauseus so the hands were a nice alternative. Also it looked cool.

D_and_G said:
Beyond that, why is that chick so scared of the box ? Why, why why ? Her head in a box is puzzling, but she screams at the Russian doll ? She has strange priorities. Was that Russian vodka she was drinking ? That would explain it. I once drank too much Russian vodka and screamed at a whole bed full of stuffed animals...something about cheating on me…

Thanks for the flick. Great fun. :beer:
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i'm confused with all the hes and shes. could you clarify?

thanks for the detailed feedback. i appreciate it. :) im glad you enjoyed.!
 
JimtheJib said:
i'm confused with all the hes and shes. could you clarify?

thanks for the detailed feedback. i appreciate it. :) im glad you enjoyed.!
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Sorry dude, the wig confused me and the really high pitch of the scream. lol.

Hehe; anywhoo i enjoyed the pic and am glad that you got such a whimsical piece done.

You have a light comedic touch as a director. :beer:
 
D_and_G said:
Sorry dude, the wig confused me and the really high pitch of the scream. lol.

Hehe; anywhoo i enjoyed the pic and am glad that you got such a whimsical piece done.

You have a light comedic touch as a director. :beer:
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If you haven't seen it, watch his herofest entry. Man, that is funny.
 
yea i have it on youtube. i just thought it would be nice to see those hero flicks again. i enjoyed them...
 
Alex is the man. So when am i shooting your next film? Lets make a weekend out of it. lol, im dying to work with you. not that you need me because your camera work is Very honest and loose, but that it will be fun.
 
timur: no you da man! at the beginning of march things begin to slow up for me. we can do it then.
ive had an idea which ive been wanting to do with you for a while.


roman: i chose mariachi because at the time i made this i got really into mariachi music and i was listening to it a lot. so then i decided to use it. i think it heightens the abusrdity a bit and throws the audience off a bit.

i saw your flick. it was beautifully shot. did you use an hvx? i really like the bridge shot best and the alley way.
 
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