IllLifeFilms
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Absolutely the highest rated film that we judged! BEAUTIFUL!!!! I loved it!
S i m i l o
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Kholi said:
“a huge steak dinner”… or other things… Thanks a lot for your comment!
As you will know, screenplays aren’t written; screenplays are rewritten. And of course, this screenplay has a lot of drafts. We have lived completely obsessed with the details.
By the way, we also have a SIMILO screenplay of 25 minutes. Okay... maybe too large for a shortfilm, but is a challenge. A challenge to keep the anxiety and the drama of a plot well built. And I’m certain of we have achieved it.
zacharias said:
That's absolutely correct. They're re-written, and re-written, shredded and re-written some more. I can tell there's a serious writer backing this piece, it's all in her voice.
It's really a challenge to write for such a short scope of time. I have yet to do it, I may not be able to, but I do know that it takes a tremendous effort to pull off a REAL short script; not a twist-and-shock, punchline deal. I'm actually jealous that I haven't been able to do such an outstanding job. Hats off.
If you ever want to humble me, please do send me something to read.
conrad_johnson
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WoW! the Bjork robots directed this! That must of cost some dough!zacharias said:.jpg)
'THE DIRECTORS OF SIMILO'
Jorg3
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Woa
Woa
I downloaded the zip files with a bunch of movies in each, and (no offense) I was watching them back to back without any wow moment...and suddenly I came across this... Oh man! Thanks a lot for making the statement (with your awsome work) that this can be made by real people and not ultra expensive studios. For that, thanks a lot.
I am more of a musician that I am as a filmmaker, so I came across this feeling: Watching this film is like hearing the demo tape of some guys with nothing but a cheap audio-interface and a so-so microphone that twitch the hair in your arms with their brought up emotions. They always beat up the azz of Mr. I have an Apogee D/A converter, Pristine Preamps, Neve console, 1940's Neumann microphone with working capsule, Korg Oasys, etc.
Thanks a lot, this type of things make me want to get better everyday.
Saludos desde Mexico
Jorge
pd. Kudos to the musicians... Lanzarote esta cerca de Canarias verdad?
Woa
I downloaded the zip files with a bunch of movies in each, and (no offense) I was watching them back to back without any wow moment...and suddenly I came across this... Oh man! Thanks a lot for making the statement (with your awsome work) that this can be made by real people and not ultra expensive studios. For that, thanks a lot.
I am more of a musician that I am as a filmmaker, so I came across this feeling: Watching this film is like hearing the demo tape of some guys with nothing but a cheap audio-interface and a so-so microphone that twitch the hair in your arms with their brought up emotions. They always beat up the azz of Mr. I have an Apogee D/A converter, Pristine Preamps, Neve console, 1940's Neumann microphone with working capsule, Korg Oasys, etc.
Thanks a lot, this type of things make me want to get better everyday.
Saludos desde Mexico
Jorge
pd. Kudos to the musicians... Lanzarote esta cerca de Canarias verdad?
Jorg3 said:
Lanzarote, where was filmed SIMILO, is a Canary Island. A volcanic island. It's amazing, when you are there you feel you are in another world... it hapens too with other Canary Island like Fuerteventura.
By the way, in Mexico you have a great screenplayer, Guillermo Arriaga, haven’t you?
Gracias por tus comentarios. Mexico is a amazing place too!
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J.R. Hudson
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This ranked as a top contender for me but after the initial hype I find myself coming down and realizing it doesn't have a lasting impression. It's not sitting with me like some of the others have and I find as the time for our ballots gets reduced so does my score for this film.
I found it gorgeously photographed. The coloring, the flares, the depth of field all cater towards a wonderful image but with this initial eye-candy I feel the composition's and framing a bit rudimentary.
I found the Score a nice accompaniment but predictable and lacking any real dramatic punch or cues.
The talent are pretty and seem capable enough but without ever saying anything or doing anything other than driving a car or frolicking in the bedroom it's hard to form any opinion of them good or bad; they are just there.
Scenes such as the payoff where the young woman cradles the droid in her arms could have had more impact and climax with zero score and actual acting (Crying or panic and distress) from the young lady, but instead it is executed without any real punch or impact because it is the same monotone narration and same repetitive score and shots over and over. It lacks any decresc/crescendo
The payoff is great; but I found a similar payoff in Hiro's Synthetic Love had more impact and weight due to the emotions that were built up and invested.
I want to say that technically this is a very well done film but from an artistic and creative standpoint it doesn't too much for me; pretty people and pretty imagery wrapped up in a montage set to monotone narration and repetitive music.
At first look, the beauty of the 35mm Adapter and wonderful grading had me swooning but like the best looking girl in the bar, at the end of the night it's the cute brunette with the curious flaws that end's up having my attention.
I gave this an overall: 7.3
and on a Hudson Scale of 3 of 5 Stars
I found it gorgeously photographed. The coloring, the flares, the depth of field all cater towards a wonderful image but with this initial eye-candy I feel the composition's and framing a bit rudimentary.
I found the Score a nice accompaniment but predictable and lacking any real dramatic punch or cues.
The talent are pretty and seem capable enough but without ever saying anything or doing anything other than driving a car or frolicking in the bedroom it's hard to form any opinion of them good or bad; they are just there.
Scenes such as the payoff where the young woman cradles the droid in her arms could have had more impact and climax with zero score and actual acting (Crying or panic and distress) from the young lady, but instead it is executed without any real punch or impact because it is the same monotone narration and same repetitive score and shots over and over. It lacks any decresc/crescendo
The payoff is great; but I found a similar payoff in Hiro's Synthetic Love had more impact and weight due to the emotions that were built up and invested.
I want to say that technically this is a very well done film but from an artistic and creative standpoint it doesn't too much for me; pretty people and pretty imagery wrapped up in a montage set to monotone narration and repetitive music.
At first look, the beauty of the 35mm Adapter and wonderful grading had me swooning but like the best looking girl in the bar, at the end of the night it's the cute brunette with the curious flaws that end's up having my attention.
I gave this an overall: 7.3
and on a Hudson Scale of 3 of 5 Stars
xl70e3
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John_Hudson said:
Man, you sure have patience... I usuallly find myself trying to remember the name of that first one as I wake up by her side in the morning... without ever getting to the "cute brunette" part
Oh dang, sorry, forgot you're married
However, I agree about Similo. Absolutely gorgeous visually, but that's pretty much it.
Brandon Rice
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I agree with both Vic and John. Gorgeous film without a lot of substance IMO.
The other day mi brother told me a story.
He is 25 years old. When he was 21 he deeply fell in love with a girl. His first love.
That was 3 years ago. It is finished now.
Now he tell me he doesn’t think about her, he almost doesn’t remember her. But there isn’t a moment where he doesn’t have the feeling that he is missing something.
Is it posible? Can you miss someone that you don´t remember?
John Hudson, Briceman could you answer this question?
We not. Sincerely, we don’t know the answer. That is why we shot this short film.
We are very pleased that a lot of people can be deeply impressed for this short film.
And they have understood what the short film is really about. beacause this shows that we finally have achieved our target.
He is 25 years old. When he was 21 he deeply fell in love with a girl. His first love.
That was 3 years ago. It is finished now.
Now he tell me he doesn’t think about her, he almost doesn’t remember her. But there isn’t a moment where he doesn’t have the feeling that he is missing something.
Is it posible? Can you miss someone that you don´t remember?
John Hudson, Briceman could you answer this question?
We not. Sincerely, we don’t know the answer. That is why we shot this short film.
We are very pleased that a lot of people can be deeply impressed for this short film.
And they have understood what the short film is really about. beacause this shows that we finally have achieved our target.
an angry actress
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Hello, I am Magda, the actress of Similo.
You opinion is respectable and has also made me think about it and realize that maybe i am not good enough to work in films.
For the next festival i will leave the stage and i will watch the shortfilms. Then i will comment them and I will use words such as gorgeously and monotone in order to give the impression that I know about cinema.
Kisses to all from the blonde girl!
You opinion is respectable and has also made me think about it and realize that maybe i am not good enough to work in films.
For the next festival i will leave the stage and i will watch the shortfilms. Then i will comment them and I will use words such as gorgeously and monotone in order to give the impression that I know about cinema.
Kisses to all from the blonde girl!
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MattC
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LAMO!!!
Sweetie, I loved the film, and especially you. Tell you what, sit with me and I'll buy the popcorn!
Seriously, I was having a conversation about this film off line. I just loved it. But it is definitely a European film, which of course is why I love it. Many Americans may find it less than satisfying.
I think you guys did a fantastic job, it looks great and it told a great story both literally and metaphorically.
Bravo!
Sweetie, I loved the film, and especially you. Tell you what, sit with me and I'll buy the popcorn!
Seriously, I was having a conversation about this film off line. I just loved it. But it is definitely a European film, which of course is why I love it. Many Americans may find it less than satisfying.
I think you guys did a fantastic job, it looks great and it told a great story both literally and metaphorically.
Bravo!
Brandon Rice
Distributed Producer
zacharias said:
I don't think anyone ever really forgets someone. I only forget people when I want to, but their memory is always there in my mind.
Brandon Rice
Distributed Producer
an angry actress said:Hello, I am Magda, the actress of Similo.
You opinion is respectable and has also made me think about it and realize that maybe i am not good enough to work in films.
For the next festival i will leave the stage and i will watch the shortfilms. Then i will comment them and I will use words such as gorgeously and monotone in order to give the impression that I know about cinema.
Kisses to all from the blonde girl!
Welcome to the forums. You did a fine job acting, I just found the story a bit shallow. I think you're totally good enough to work in films. Good job!
MattC
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I don't know Briceman...
I was married when I was very young. It's hard for me to remember her really. I mean I do remember but it doesn't seem real... It's like I'm remembering a movie I saw or a dream I had. I don't FEEL like I was EVER married, but I know that I was. I definitely missed her without realizing it for a long time. Did I miss her? Did I miss our marriage? Did I miss just being married but maybe not her??
All good questions... What does it mean to love? Science is telling us now that it's a chemical reaction in our brains. Is that really all it is? Nature's inducement to get us to reproduce? Or is it something more? Maybe we just need to believe that it's something more to give ourselves hope, to give our lives meaning? Or maybe there is something more....
If love is unrequited, is it still love?
I was married when I was very young. It's hard for me to remember her really. I mean I do remember but it doesn't seem real... It's like I'm remembering a movie I saw or a dream I had. I don't FEEL like I was EVER married, but I know that I was. I definitely missed her without realizing it for a long time. Did I miss her? Did I miss our marriage? Did I miss just being married but maybe not her??
All good questions... What does it mean to love? Science is telling us now that it's a chemical reaction in our brains. Is that really all it is? Nature's inducement to get us to reproduce? Or is it something more? Maybe we just need to believe that it's something more to give ourselves hope, to give our lives meaning? Or maybe there is something more....
If love is unrequited, is it still love?
briceman said:
Ok. What happen when a person have a really bad experience? A traumatic experience?
What happen when this person unconsciously repress some thoughts? He can´t remember it, can he?
Nevertheless , this thoughts are inside of him, very deep.
Probably, it would be too hard for him if this thoughts come back...
Thanks to talk about this theme, Briceman.
Brandon Rice
Distributed Producer
zacharias said:
Repressing thoughts do not constitute forgetting them. I have heard of people who even after having amnesia remembering things and experiences as they live life again. It is hard for these people to deal with these thoughts I am sure. But, they never really have forgotten anything. It's always there, just not at the forefront of their mind.
Why was this question brought forth? I don't mind talking about it, but I don't see its relivance.
conrad_johnson
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This is very clever.....an angry actress said:Hello, I am Magda, the actress of Similo.
You opinion is respectable and has also made me think about it and realize that maybe i am not good enough to work in films.
For the next festival i will leave the stage and i will watch the shortfilms. Then i will comment them and I will use words such as gorgeously and monotone in order to give the impression that I know about cinema.
Kisses to all from the blonde girl!
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