archived-videos Opting Out - Short Drama

[pmiddy001]

Title: Opting Out - Directors Choice
Running Time: 3.30m
Cast: Lisa Moore and Eddie Butler
Genre: Drama
Synopsis: A short film concentrating on 5 suicides. It's the favourite of my own work.

See Film Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uo69MRkg8QU

Written, Directed and Produced by Pete Middleton


Kindest Regards,
Pete Middleton Pictures

 

[Uranium City]

I liked it a lot, and I'm glad you listed it as "other" because its not really a narrative, is it? I mean, a story is told (girl thinks of and rejects the notion of suicide) but not really narratively. Its more like a series of mental snapshots.

I don't think the music works...it sets a definite tone, but the tone it sets is the one you give us at the end. I don't think you want that tone throughout.

My attention span is longer than this film allowed, too (sort of the opposite of what usually happens). Have you considered telling this story over more time? Lisa More was wonderful; I'd love to see her stretch out this part.

Great work. I like new directions.