Danielleus
Well-known member
A man searches the shell of a city for the contents of his heart.
Any and all feedback welcome. Thanks for checking it out.
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"Hollow" a film by Justin Chandra
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A man searches the shell of a city for the contents of his heart.
Danielleus
Well-known member
BTS coming maybe.
Simon Höfer
Veteran
Poster looks great! Looking forward to your entry! Post some BTS 
Dustin R. Rogan
Silent Bob's Evil Twin
nice poster!
Nice tagline combo with the poster ... gives me an idea about the premise and I'm def. interested.
Q: Did you work on "Moments" too?
Q: Did you work on "Moments" too?
Danielleus
Well-known member
Thanks JDS. Can't wait to see yours. As always.
Same production company. I'd like to think that they're fairly different films so it won't be the same stuff over and over again. A chance for us to stretch our legs. We had two more we were working on but those couldn't make the A. upload deadline and B. time limit.
EduardoMiguel
Active member
Glad to see you threw your hat back in the fest. You last film was one of my favorites.
Marlon Ladd
Veteran
That poster's so cool. Sounds like a great story too.
Innercityking
New member
nice job guys. nice poster as well!
Danielleus
Well-known member
Thanks for the kind words guys. We think this one will probably fall in the "wasn't expecting that" department. Which, we hope, will make it worth watching.
Michael Anthony Horrigan
More Cowbell Pictures
Very cool.
Dark and depressing... I liked it. You did a great job on the visual aspects of this movie. For that I commend you. The story was a little lacking but it still made me watch so that's always good.
Overall I thought this was pretty good, I just needed a little more info.
I see you worked on Moments as well.
2 solid entries! Nice work.
Cheers,
Dark and depressing... I liked it. You did a great job on the visual aspects of this movie. For that I commend you. The story was a little lacking but it still made me watch so that's always good.
Overall I thought this was pretty good, I just needed a little more info.
I see you worked on Moments as well.
2 solid entries! Nice work.
Cheers,
Luis Caffesse
Admin
I just saw this one... and just wanted to pop in here to say fascinating work, Justin.
I love seeing stuff like this that can stand out from the crowd.
You clearly had a vision in mind - and while I can only assume you got the look/feel you were going for - there was no question in my mind that there was an individual with confidence behind the camera.
Work like this is risky - as it's not everyone's cup of tea and when not done well it can fall totally flat with an audience.
So hat's off to you for going off the beaten path and putting out there.
The look was great - the tone was great -
***POSSIBLE SPOILERS BELOW****
(not that this one can really be 'spoiled'...but still)
My only small critique is that I would have liked to have seen more progression in the story in the small window of time where we are following this guy. I'm not saying we need a conclusive ending - but I am left wondering...of all the time this man has spent searching for this woman, why choose this segment to show us? What makes this time period different from the day before it, or the day after it... why start and end where it did?
I don't mean that as a slight - but as a legit question.
I was kind of left feeling that this could have been shorter as easily as it could have been longer - only because it becomes a question of how long I want to 'hang out' in this world that you've created - aside from the tone/look/feel... there wasn't much story pulling me along. Of course, the look and tone were enough to pull me along for the full running time, I wasn't bored at all or anything like that. But at the end of it I did feel like I was still wanting for a bit of progress - whether positive or negative.
But, that's me... and I'm not the kind of person who would ever make somehting like this (I don't think I could capture that world a fraction as well as you did with the look you got), so I would take my comments with a grain of salt.
But regardless of that - this is one film that I know I'll remember from this fest.
Nice work.
I love seeing stuff like this that can stand out from the crowd.
You clearly had a vision in mind - and while I can only assume you got the look/feel you were going for - there was no question in my mind that there was an individual with confidence behind the camera.
Work like this is risky - as it's not everyone's cup of tea and when not done well it can fall totally flat with an audience.
So hat's off to you for going off the beaten path and putting out there.
The look was great - the tone was great -
***POSSIBLE SPOILERS BELOW****
(not that this one can really be 'spoiled'...but still)
My only small critique is that I would have liked to have seen more progression in the story in the small window of time where we are following this guy. I'm not saying we need a conclusive ending - but I am left wondering...of all the time this man has spent searching for this woman, why choose this segment to show us? What makes this time period different from the day before it, or the day after it... why start and end where it did?
I don't mean that as a slight - but as a legit question.
I was kind of left feeling that this could have been shorter as easily as it could have been longer - only because it becomes a question of how long I want to 'hang out' in this world that you've created - aside from the tone/look/feel... there wasn't much story pulling me along. Of course, the look and tone were enough to pull me along for the full running time, I wasn't bored at all or anything like that. But at the end of it I did feel like I was still wanting for a bit of progress - whether positive or negative.
But, that's me... and I'm not the kind of person who would ever make somehting like this (I don't think I could capture that world a fraction as well as you did with the look you got), so I would take my comments with a grain of salt.
But regardless of that - this is one film that I know I'll remember from this fest.
Nice work.
Hunter Hampton
Carbonite Member
Very strong visuals and effects. The high-contrast B+W looked fantastic for this story. Like Luis, I felt like I wanted a bit more progress at the ending. Maybe thats how you wanted people to feel though...
Just a side note here on wardrobe: Liked the doctor and the blood on the mask, I really felt though that if your main actor wasn't wearing something so clean, timely and modern, the story would have worked better for me. It had a timeless feel, but I was distracted by his clothing in this. Just my opinion.
Overall, very strong visual style that was much appreciated. This one must have taken you a lot of time in post. Thanks for sharing!
Just a side note here on wardrobe: Liked the doctor and the blood on the mask, I really felt though that if your main actor wasn't wearing something so clean, timely and modern, the story would have worked better for me. It had a timeless feel, but I was distracted by his clothing in this. Just my opinion.
Overall, very strong visual style that was much appreciated. This one must have taken you a lot of time in post. Thanks for sharing!
Well I'm certainly stoked that some of you are enjoying this one. This was one of those ideas my brother had lingering in his head and he wanted to do -- but he didn't get up off his ass until the week of the fest. It took a lot of convincing for him.
He shot it probably last wednesday or thurs and worked like a madman to get it done. I and another friend of ours helped him with some of the backgrounds and he handed it off to me to "destroy" and crunch it down in b&w... so I'm pleased that the look is appealing to you guys.
I'm with you guys as far as wanting more out of it -- I would have loved to have him develop some of the character a little more. I haven't actually had the opportunity to talk to him in-depth about his end goal with it, but I do know he was trying to leave you with a 'hollow' feel... I'm sure he'll drop in and elaborate soon enough!
Thanks for the comments!!
He shot it probably last wednesday or thurs and worked like a madman to get it done. I and another friend of ours helped him with some of the backgrounds and he handed it off to me to "destroy" and crunch it down in b&w... so I'm pleased that the look is appealing to you guys.
I'm with you guys as far as wanting more out of it -- I would have loved to have him develop some of the character a little more. I haven't actually had the opportunity to talk to him in-depth about his end goal with it, but I do know he was trying to leave you with a 'hollow' feel... I'm sure he'll drop in and elaborate soon enough!
Thanks for the comments!!
Ted Arabian
Member with Ladder
Hey Justin, just watched your film and I left a little speechless.
First of all, the feeling of this film, the effects, the cinematography are unique and with a vision.
However, I am lost on the vision. I don't understand the story. I guess, I understand what I am supposed to understand... the guy is looking for someone and can't find her. Maybe that's all there is to it. And that is okay. Just not my type of film and that's okay, too.
What is important is that a vision was carried out and executed. There was a really bizarre vibe to this film. And I liked the vibe. I just wanted more story.
Soundtrack worked for this.
Effects were awesome.
Congrats on the film!
Best,
Ted
First of all, the feeling of this film, the effects, the cinematography are unique and with a vision.
However, I am lost on the vision. I don't understand the story. I guess, I understand what I am supposed to understand... the guy is looking for someone and can't find her. Maybe that's all there is to it. And that is okay. Just not my type of film and that's okay, too.
What is important is that a vision was carried out and executed. There was a really bizarre vibe to this film. And I liked the vibe. I just wanted more story.
Soundtrack worked for this.
Effects were awesome.
Congrats on the film!
Best,
Ted
Cliff Wildman
WildMember
some of the feedback here is saying 'not enough story'
i have to slightly disagree. i think there's enough story, but that there's too much screen time. i think if this was cut down by 1-2 minutes it would have been a superb piece. that being said, i think this was excellent overall.
very risky, very well executed. just lingered long enough for me to think about what was going on (my one core criticism.) this is truly an 'experience' piece, meaning, imho, you want the audience flowing from shot to shot, involvled, intrigued, but floating along the current of the piece in this foreign world, feeling/experiencing, but not asking questions. the length leaves spots where the audience can stop and ask questions, which is where i think you're getting the feedback asking for more story.
just my 2 cents, but very well done and impressive creating such a stark world. that is not easy for most to do and, ESPECIALLY for the time you had to put it together... WOW!
the one thing i thought someone else might mention, but hasn't yet (unless i missed it) is that this really reminds me of some of david lynch's early work. and that, is a very good thing
rogar-BigGrin(DBG)
i have to slightly disagree. i think there's enough story, but that there's too much screen time. i think if this was cut down by 1-2 minutes it would have been a superb piece. that being said, i think this was excellent overall.
very risky, very well executed. just lingered long enough for me to think about what was going on (my one core criticism.) this is truly an 'experience' piece, meaning, imho, you want the audience flowing from shot to shot, involvled, intrigued, but floating along the current of the piece in this foreign world, feeling/experiencing, but not asking questions. the length leaves spots where the audience can stop and ask questions, which is where i think you're getting the feedback asking for more story.
just my 2 cents, but very well done and impressive creating such a stark world. that is not easy for most to do and, ESPECIALLY for the time you had to put it together... WOW!
the one thing i thought someone else might mention, but hasn't yet (unless i missed it) is that this really reminds me of some of david lynch's early work. and that, is a very good thing
rogar-BigGrin(DBG)
Matthew R. Rodwell
Well-known member
Great job! Awesome effects and great storyline, could really relate with the character. Did a great job getting the emotional feel across. Definitely one of my faves