Joystick Films Presents.....The Puppeteer

The cinematography in the clinic was pretty awesome, it had a nice look to it. The slow mo added to the power and strength that the kid held. You could turn this idea into a feature length film. I would pay to see it. Great job.
 
I appreciate it Adam. That is one hell of a compliment. thank you.

Adam Beck said:
The cinematography in the clinic was pretty awesome, it had a nice look to it. The slow mo added to the power and strength that the kid held. You could turn this idea into a feature length film. I would pay to see it. Great job.
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Great concept and REALLY GOOD JOB from the kid!!!
The receptionist was good as well. The rest of the cast was hit and miss for me.
Overall good visual style. Excellent direction and editing!

One thing that bothered me throughout was the title, why name it the puppeteer when he's called the conductor in the script. Also the conductor is more original at this point since you have essentially the same character in NBC's Heros and he is called the puppeteer (or puppet master)
 
I'm glad you enjoyed the film! The conductor was the guy they sent to Retrieve the Puppeteer. Number 3 was the puppeteer. The dialog was going by pretty quickly at the start. So it's easy to miss.

I have never seen an episode of Heroes so I have no idea about those characters. The name was purely coincidental.

The fact you liked the direction is very cool to hear.

Johnny Cola said:
Great concept and REALLY GOOD JOB from the kid!!!
The receptionist was good as well. The rest of the cast was hit and miss for me.
Overall good visual style. Excellent direction and editing!

One thing that bothered me throughout was the title, why name it the puppeteer when he's called the conductor in the script. Also the conductor is more original at this point since you have essentially the same character in NBC's Heros and he is called the puppeteer (or puppet master)
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good flick!!

that was one sick kid! liked the story idea and where it was going since this seems much more approp for a feature and not a short.

acting was good esp the kid and the guy the suit. as it stands now, the beg is too long. if it is only a short then get right to it! go to the kid taking everyone down! loved how you shot the action stuff. the cgi is off but that's not a big deal to me. loved how you shot the suit killing himself. well done.

good work!!
 
Thank you Hoz, I'm happy you enjoyed it. I thought the suit suicide came out pretty well. That was the very last thing we shot that day.

hoz said:
good flick!!

that was one sick kid! liked the story idea and where it was going since this seems much more approp for a feature and not a short.

acting was good esp the kid and the guy the suit. as it stands now, the beg is too long. if it is only a short then get right to it! go to the kid taking everyone down! loved how you shot the action stuff. the cgi is off but that's not a big deal to me. loved how you shot the suit killing himself. well done.

good work!!
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filthrich said:
Thank you Hoz, I'm happy you enjoyed it. I thought the suit suicide came out pretty well. That was the very last thing we shot that day.
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nicely done work at the end of the day!

must've been fun to tell your kid actor, " hey, and here you are going to crush that man's mind with your hands!"
 
hoz said:
nicely done work at the end of the day!

must've been fun to tell your kid actor, " hey, and here you are going to crush that man's mind with your hands!"
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LOL. Darnell was so into it, it was scary. he practiced in front the mirror for weeks practicing his looks and his "moves". I told him what I wanted and he did the rest. He was the son of the guy who was driving the car.

the best part of the day was when we were shooting a scene and my daughter comes around the corner chasing darnell's sister with an air soft mac-10. That day was just crazy.
 
filthrich said:
LOL. Darnell was so into it, it was scary. he practiced in front the mirror for weeks practicing his looks and his "moves". I told him what I wanted and he did the rest. He was the son of the guy who was driving the car.

the best part of the day was when we were shooting a scene and my daughter comes around the corner chasing darnell's sister with an air soft mac-10. That day was just crazy.
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I believe it! He was very good. Definitely sold the role pretty well.

Heh, it's funny how kids assimilate what they hear and see into their own behaviors. Ah, the powers of socialization. I can imagine it was a funny image.
 
Lawsuit_Boy said:
Heh, it's funny how kids assimilate what they hear and see into their own behaviors. Ah, the powers of socialization. I can imagine it was a funny image.
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LOL you got that right. My kids are sponges. They don't miss a thing. My daughter can't even watch videos anymore. All I need to say is Beyonce and Booty dance.:(
 
filthrich said:
LOL you got that right. My kids are sponges. They don't miss a thing. My daughter can't even watch videos anymore. All I need to say is Beyonce and Booty dance.:(
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Oh boy, haha. I know exactly where you're going. It's really strange how the generations are changing and how much the media really shapes our lives.
 
Lawsuit_Boy said:
Oh boy, haha. I know exactly where you're going. It's really strange how the generations are changing and how much the media really shapes our lives.
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It is so different then when we were kids. They are just so saturated with everything because we are. We don't watch a lot of TV but what we do watch has such an influence on my daughter it's crazy. luckily she likes the kiddie shows. My son is only one and every time he hears Kanye West he starts dancing. And god forbid the song goes off. There are some things we as parents just don't understand. And the older I get the more I turn into my Dad. It's really funny. Do you have kids?
 
filthrich said:
It is so different then when we were kids. They are just so saturated with everything because we are. We don't watch a lot of TV but what we do watch has such an influence on my daughter it's crazy. luckily she likes the kiddie shows. My son is only one and every time he hears Kanye West he starts dancing. And god forbid the song goes off. There are some things we as parents just don't understand. And the older I get the more I turn into my Dad. It's really funny. Do you have kids?
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Totally understand. It sounds like you're doing a fine job as a father and you obviously care about the influences your children are under, and that is very comforting to me.

Hah, no, I don't have any children of my own. I'm 22 and finishing up my work as a college undergrad right now. I don't plan on having children (if at all) until I'm established and stable enough to co-provide with my partner.

So as much knowledge as I have on the subject, I guess I can't truly relate since I don't have children. But stay confident and know that you seem to be doing very well as a father from my POV. :thumbup:
 
Thank you. when was 22 I could not have imagined having kids. I was still a kid myself. I had my first at 30 and I'm about to turn 35. and hell yes they are expensive! enjoy your 20's and your baby-free days. It only gets better.

Lawsuit_Boy said:
Totally understand. It sounds like you're doing a fine job as a father and you obviously care about the influences your children are under, and that is very comforting to me.

Hah, no, I don't have any children of my own. I'm 22 and finishing up my work as a college undergrad right now. I don't plan on having children (if at all) until I'm established and stable enough to co-provide with my partner.

So as much knowledge as I have on the subject, I guess I can't truly relate since I don't have children. But stay confident and know that you seem to be doing very well as a father from my POV. :thumbup:
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filthrich said:
Thank you. when was 22 I could not have imagined having kids. I was still a kid myself. I had my first at 30 and I'm about to turn 35. and hell yes they are expensive! enjoy your 20's and your baby-free days. It only gets better.
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As mature as I act sometimes, I do have to remind myself constantly that I'm still very young and, as much as it pains me, immature in a lot of ways. It's all part of a large process, though. Each new piece comes and makes itself part of the picture of your life.

I'll definitely try to maintain a good attitude and keep my life more fun and enjoyable (I really get too serious sometimes, but that's the idealist and revolutionary in me :violin: )

And happy early birthday! :beer:
 
I totally thought you were older by you comments. LOL.

Whe I was 22 I was doing some real foul things. So I commend you for having your head on straight.
 
I have to say that after re-watching many of my favs and some others, this was one really strong fest.

I saw fims that touched me, made me laugh and a few that inspired me.

There isn't a clear-cut champ and that makes the field much more fun to play on.

Can't wait for the next one.
 
I have to agree that there are many well made films on this fest and it is very difficult to narrow it down to one. Or even 3.

filthrich said:
I have to say that after re-watching many of my favs and some others, this was one really strong fest.

I saw fims that touched me, made me laugh and a few that inspired me.

There isn't a clear-cut champ and that makes the field much more fun to play on.

Can't wait for the next one.
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