Devin Scott’s My Happy Place is the result of an anthropological endeavour. Made with actual found footage going back decades, the film showcases glimpses of the lives of real, unknown people. Stitched together with a fictional story, the footage is given new meaning. The story is told in voiceover by Laura Bohlin. Additional footage is… Continue reading My Happy Place: Making Meaning And Diving Into Nostalgia
Author: Indie Shorts Mag Team
The Withered Ghoul’s Ceremony: The Horror Of The Unreal
Xavier Terhorst’s The Withered Ghoul’s Ceremony knows how to create an oppressive vacuum in which to trap not only its characters but also the viewers. The 30-minute film borrows elements of Surrealism to tell the tale of two characters stuck in a world without dimensions, existing as puppets in the titular Ghoul’s plans. The Withered… Continue reading The Withered Ghoul’s Ceremony: The Horror Of The Unreal
Two-Faced: A Murder And A Series Of Twists
Created by Keith Diahn, Two-Faced is a four part series following the aftermath of an accidental murder. Two childhood friends, one the perpetrator, now find themselves with the responsibility of disposing the body. The four episodes see the many twists and turns that threaten to ruin more than one life, and reveal just how things… Continue reading Two-Faced: A Murder And A Series Of Twists
Squatter: The Reciprocated Grip Of Obsession
Aidan Guynes’ written and directed Squatter is a sensory experience that revels in the suspense of its story. Propped up by its cinematography and score, the film all but does away with dialogues, distilling it down to just its protagonist. Played by Yavor Vesselinov, the unnamed man, about as chatty as his dog, squats in… Continue reading Squatter: The Reciprocated Grip Of Obsession
My Gypsy Road: Journeys Of Historical Significance And The Joys Of Theatre
A 28-minute documentary on Nataliya Tsekova, Bulgaria’s first Roma actress, My Gypsy Road (directed by Vilma Kartalska) closely examines its subject and the constituent parts of her life—her past and the many-layered present. With Tsekova at the centre, the story branches out to include her personal life, performances and her work with children. The latter… Continue reading My Gypsy Road: Journeys Of Historical Significance And The Joys Of Theatre
Guys Like You: The Role Of Support In Coming Of Age
A three episode limited series, Kyle Coffman’s Guys Like You explores its protagonist through the encounters he has with three men who come into his life. Written by its lead actor, Trystan Colburn the story is a layered take on coming of age, questioning its very possibility where self-worth is missing. Episode 1, Zander, witnesses… Continue reading Guys Like You: The Role Of Support In Coming Of Age
Motel: The Comedy, The Horror And The Haunt Of Serial Killers
Murder is a staple of dark comedies. For Blake in Criss Gidas’ Motel, it is also a staple of his workday. Contrary to the images that that would immediately conjure, Blake is (relatively) clean. He is merely the manager of a motel: one run for serial killers. The first episode of this web series is… Continue reading Motel: The Comedy, The Horror And The Haunt Of Serial Killers
Making Peace: Coming To Terms With Life
Judah Ray’s 23-minute period drama, Making Peace, tells its story in fragments, going back in time to revisit events that haunt its two characters. Set in the Mojave desert, one is taken hostage by the other. What ensues brings everything hurtling to the forefront for one to confront. With cinematography that creates an authentic period… Continue reading Making Peace: Coming To Terms With Life
#ISFJ: Leaving And Loving In A Changing World
A story with digital life as the common denominator between its two forking arcs, Joe Jennings Jr.’s #ISFJ follows four friends on their night out as things unceremoniously fall apart. Running to 18 minutes, the story’s focus and lament on the world going digital is channelled through the titular #ISFJ, which becomes the thread which… Continue reading #ISFJ: Leaving And Loving In A Changing World
Claire-ity Episode 1: Dead Marriages And Bad Decisions
The pilot of Claire-ity, directed by Michael Klapp, features an extensive cast and sets up the story that is to unfold over the next five episodes. Marybeth Massett, who stars as the titular Claire Vanguard in this satire, is also the writer for the show. The show follows the adventures of an ultra-conservative (gun-loving, MAGA… Continue reading Claire-ity Episode 1: Dead Marriages And Bad Decisions