{"id":2735,"date":"2013-07-10T09:05:39","date_gmt":"2013-07-09T23:35:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ezramagazine.com\/?p=2735"},"modified":"2013-07-10T09:05:39","modified_gmt":"2013-07-09T23:35:39","slug":"films-10-short-films-you-probably-havent-seen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ezramagazine.com\/?p=2735","title":{"rendered":"FILMS – 10 Short Films You Probably Haven’t Seen"},"content":{"rendered":"

[youtube http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=C8t40UbEoV0?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360]<\/p>\n

‘Shorts’ Are Always Better<\/span><\/h2>\n

Short films are usually made by independent filmmakers and quite often do not generate funds from them. They are usually very low budget or no budget at all; but the short films that exist today can be just as captivating as a full feature film.\u00a0<\/span>A short film is considered any film that runs for 40 minutes or less; any more and it would be classified as a feature film. They are usually shot on location, sometimes on sets and also they are often animated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Most of these short films are from an Australian initiated short film festival called Tropfest<\/span><\/a>, which is held in Sydney every year. \u00a0<\/span>Over the past few days we’ve been surfing the internet to bring you ten short films that you probably haven’t seen. *They are in no particular order.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. \u201cThe Unusual Suspects” Directed by\u00a0Steve Mitchell<\/span><\/h3>\n

Australian ignorance and humour at its very best, we start this list off with a film from Tropfest Australia 2012. It’s a new suburb of short films.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4.5\/5 Stars<\/span><\/p>\n

[youtube http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=on4PH2QAWTo?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360]<\/p>\n

2. \u201cSmoking Will Kill You”\u00a0Directed by Raphael Sammut
\n<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

Bill’s life was simple and uncomplicated. Sammy’s was contrived and controlled. Like a monkey with a gun, these two should never have met.<\/span><\/p>\n

4.5\/5<\/span><\/p>\n

[youtube http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=badHUNl2HXU?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360]<\/p>\n

3. \u201cOktapodi”\u00a0
\n<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

What do you get when you have two smitten\u00a0Octopuses\u00a0and a\u00a0tyrannical restaurant cook? Oktapodi.<\/span><\/p>\n

4\/5 stars<\/span><\/p>\n

[youtube http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9snP4HuRsr4?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360]<\/p>\n

3. \u201cUnwind”\u00a0Mainstay Productions
\n<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

Based on a book by the same name, their interesting choice in focusing on this one particular scene is both creepy and thought provoking.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3.5\/5 stars<\/span><\/p>\n

[youtube http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4iiO2xZYtZg?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360]<\/span><\/p>\n

4. \u201cAwakening”\u00a0Directed by Liam Newton – Tropfest Australia 2010<\/span><\/h3>\n

With little else left in his world, one lonely robot does what he can to restore his only companion before time runs out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3\/5 stars<\/span><\/p>\n

[youtube http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4ZYVogCYsdA?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360]<\/p>\n

5. \u201cSlimtime”\u00a0Directed by Bertrand AVRIL
\n<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

While his wife is undergoing slimming treatment, Andr\u00e9 goes on a discovery tour of this very unusual centre.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3.5\/5 stars<\/span><\/p>\n

[youtube http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=03Q6uQl8tpo?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360]<\/p>\n

6. \u201cThe Code”\u00a0Directed by\u00a0Murray Fahey<\/span>
\n<\/a><\/h3>\n

Having trouble studying for exams? Do you need some help? These kids have the right idea.<\/span><\/p>\n

2.5\/5 stars<\/span><\/p>\n

[youtube http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FNvNgB8DLhI?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360]<\/p>\n

7. \u201cA Man Walks Into A Bar”\u00a0Directed by\u00a0Rhys Wakefield & Sophie Lowe
\n<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

An awkward exchange leads to a very awkward morning after. You may recognise Sophie Lowe from an Australian film called Beautiful Kate<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2.5\/5 stars<\/span><\/p>\n

[youtube http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=D9mpnFA39Cs?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360]<\/p>\n

8. “Things To Do”\u00a0Directed by Daniel Jameison & Ana Maria Belo<\/span><\/h3>\n

What would you do to save the one you love?<\/span><\/p>\n

3\/5 stars<\/span><\/p>\n

[youtube http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=DXmTbCT1b5U?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360]<\/p>\n

9. “Y2GAY” Directed by\u00a0Dan Ilic & James Pender<\/span><\/h3>\n

Remember Y2K? Watch it till the end, it reinforces the message.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4\/5 stars<\/span><\/p>\n

[youtube http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=aCQR_zil19Y?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360]<\/p>\n

10. “Fish Lips” Directed By\u00a0Duane Fogwell<\/span><\/h3>\n

A story revolving around kids, a game of Yahtzee, a little fish and a girl.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3\/5 stars<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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