archived-videos Thirst short film feedback

[Joe_Hunt]

Hello all,
I have posted my first short on ifilm for your viewing pleasure. I am getting serious about shooting another and thought it would be good to hear comments from this crowd. The film has played at 6 fests around the country and has won a handful of awards.

Don't hold back, I can take it.

Here is the link:

http://www.ifilm.com/ifilmdetail/2668232

Thanks,
Joe Hunt

 

[Thomas]

I liked it! And I don't like everything that Indie film-makers make

 

[Zensteve]

That was interesting.

Unfortunately, I read the blurb about it on the Ifilm page halfway through... up 'til that point I was fairly sure it was going to be similar to The Midnight Sun, an old Twilight Zone episode.

I don't think I would have made the connection to the ACOA without having read that, btw.

Good acting, shot very well (loved the blues in the bar), sound was great... technically it was extremely well made.

Nicely done.

 

[Joe_Hunt]

Thanks for your feedback!

I don't think I would have made the connection to the ACOA without having read that, btw.

Yeah, most people just think the story is being told from and untrustworthy point of view, and Patrick actually is an Alcoholic. I toyed with doing that but decided I liked the surreal aspect of the water addiction. Anyway, I read up on ACOA behavior while developing the script, to figure out how Patrick could behave but it doesn't quite come off. I have been told that the film does make people thirsty though!

If only there was an award(or market) for such a thing!