Short's Winning! by Eleen Jahshan https://padlet.com/ejahshan11/tttraw933zii6z1g Hold your tummies. en-us 2020-10-17 04:33:37 UTC 2025-12-07 23:45:02 UTC hello@padlet.com Introduction ejahshan11 https://padlet.com/ejahshan11/tttraw933zii6z1g/wish/837369949 2020-10-17 04:36:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ejahshan11/tttraw933zii6z1g/wish/837369949 1) Quiet Carriage (5 mins) ejahshan11 https://padlet.com/ejahshan11/tttraw933zii6z1g/wish/837370320  I chose this film because it has a funny storyline. I enjoyed watching the male actor age into a gray old man while the woman stayed young throughout the whole film. By doing that, viewers can see that he’s aging a lot quicker and its very obvious to why. Playing this film first will really help set the tone for the audience and get them in the mood to laugh. The message in this film could be interpreted as “speak up before it's too late”. The plot twist at the end was extremely funny, and could easily enlighten the audience to have a desire to see more comedical films. Both of the characters' personalities remained the same, however there were changes in their environment. It seemed to be a ticking timeline. I really enjoyed the message of this film, along with the laughs, and I’d hope it would humour others too. 

]]> 2020-10-17 04:37:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ejahshan11/tttraw933zii6z1g/wish/837370320 2) Heatwave (7 mins) ejahshan11 https://padlet.com/ejahshan11/tttraw933zii6z1g/wish/837371415 This short film is animated with miniature play dough-like figures. The people, cars, and objects appear to be very tiny. I really like this film because it’s so different than anything I’ve ever seen before. The people looked 3-dimensional and very real, leaving me unsure on whether it's all computerized or if anything from the film has a physical existence outside of the editing. This film shows several dozens of people going to the beach during a heat wave. The characters face a lot of complications that turned out to be extremely intolerable for them to stay in the sun, but once everyone got a splash of cold water, things started to get better. The combination of music and editing went so good together. The entire video gradually escalated to be more and more intense, picking up in speed. It also kept getting funnier as it went on. I’d love it if other people can watch this and get amused.]]> 2020-10-17 04:39:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ejahshan11/tttraw933zii6z1g/wish/837371415 3) If You're Ready (10 mins) ejahshan11 https://padlet.com/ejahshan11/tttraw933zii6z1g/wish/837372215 This film has a very distinct sense of humor that I believe everyone can enjoy. The things that happen in this film are so random, and highly unpredictable. It reminds me of the dreams I have at night- random and all over the place. The camera work was really good, and made the film even more enjoyable to watch. The storyline went along very smoothly, as there was always something new happening. I’m sure this film could definitely win some kind of award, since it was so different from any other film I’ve ever seen. The end of the film was so ridiculous as well, and carried a strong plot twist that I’m sure can give viewers a strong laugh. The film was so specific, so there’s not much I can say about it without spoiling it. I also really enjoyed the vibrant, and different variations of clothing on all the characters. 

]]> 2020-10-17 04:41:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ejahshan11/tttraw933zii6z1g/wish/837372215 4) Esther (13 mins) ejahshan11 https://padlet.com/ejahshan11/tttraw933zii6z1g/wish/837372908 This film tells the story of a young girl who wants to seduce her vocal coach to fall in love with her. I thought it was funny because the more and more she tries to make a move on him, the more he shuts her down. You can tell this young girl has a crush and chose to act on it. Most young girls who develop crushes don’t choose to act on it. Even though she probably shouldn’t have since he is way older than her, I believe that she can remind a lot of people on how they once acted as a young teenager. I can personally relate to her because I remember having crushes as a teenager, although they were mostly celebrity crushes. I enjoy Esther’s character and her boldness. I also enjoyed the diversity in the film by using Jewish actors and involving the Jewish community, which is something that doesn’t occur often in the film industry. 

]]> 2020-10-17 04:43:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ejahshan11/tttraw933zii6z1g/wish/837372908 5) Hotdog (10 mins) ejahshan11 https://padlet.com/ejahshan11/tttraw933zii6z1g/wish/837373831 This film is about a dog trapped in a car on a hot day. There were multiple characters in the film, all of whom had very different personalities. While trying to figure out what to do about the dog, they all began to butt heads and argue. Once they were trying to get help- emotions started to rise and make some of the characters act crazy. I’m quite fascinated by the amount of characters in the film and how it was manageable to understand all the different personalities in such a short amount of time. I believe that the audience at my film festival can find this film to be funny and keep them entertained. My favorite part about this film is when one specific character didn’t seem to care about the dog at all, until he was forced to, and then he ended up acting completely out of character at the end.]]> 2020-10-17 04:45:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ejahshan11/tttraw933zii6z1g/wish/837373831 6) Dig Your Own Grave (13 mins) ejahshan11 https://padlet.com/ejahshan11/tttraw933zii6z1g/wish/837374539 This film is about a hitman who was ordered to murder a middle school counselor with a gambling addiction. His addiction to gambling led him to owing a lot of money to some bad people which is why he ended up in such a position. The hitman was trying to make him dig his own grave- which was the overall task throughout the film. It was nearly impossible to dig the grave because the hitman brought the wrong shovel, plus the soil was incredibly tough to dig through. After arguing with one another about the situation, they began to talk about childhood trauma and developed somewhat of a connection. Until the very end, when things started to go a little different than expected. It was really interesting to watch overall, and I really enjoyed the use of the music in the film, as it did a good job keeping me engaged and I’m sure my festival audience would think so as well. ]]> 2020-10-17 04:47:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ejahshan11/tttraw933zii6z1g/wish/837374539 7) Stuck (15 mins) ejahshan11 https://padlet.com/ejahshan11/tttraw933zii6z1g/wish/837375034 This film begins with a bit of nudity, so warning to any minors in my film festival. The story line is funny because the woman gets a butt plug stuck inside of her. After failing to take it out- they rush to the hospital. While in the waiting room, the two friends get to know each other a bit more aside from just sleeping together. A lot of the things discussed were very relatable to things I’ve thought about before, so I’m sure this could be beneficial to any of my audience members who are seeking advice in their relationships or with sexual partners. The atmosphere isn’t too relatable, as I’m sure it may not be that common to end up in a hospital with a sex toy stuck inside of you, but the context of their relationship could help people answer a lot of questions within their inner selves. This will fit perfectly with my targeted festival experience since the audience may be able to gain some knowledge all while laughing over the situation at hand.

]]> 2020-10-17 04:48:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ejahshan11/tttraw933zii6z1g/wish/837375034 8) Bodega (12 mins) ejahshan11 https://padlet.com/ejahshan11/tttraw933zii6z1g/wish/837375655 This film is very wholesome and I’m certain that my audience will love it. It's different from the rest of the films because it’s two separate storylines that eventually connect. The film also represents characters from several different races, including middle eastern, white, black, etc. The two Syrian men spoke in Arabic majority of the time, which was nice because it’s different to see other cultures being represented. Plus, they were really funny! The dialogue and the stories just matched up really well. The directors were even able to add some conflict in the film to keep viewers engaged. My favorite part of the film was the way it ended because it was a great way to wrap up the stories and keep the audience feeling good about the characters reaching happiness, versus having something bad happen to them since I feel like the audience can easily grow a connection with the cast, and seeing something bad happen to them would down everyone’s mood. 

]]> 2020-10-17 04:49:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ejahshan11/tttraw933zii6z1g/wish/837375655 Q&A Panel ejahshan11 https://padlet.com/ejahshan11/tttraw933zii6z1g/wish/837376174 I would do a Q&A for the film Bodega. I would choose the two Syrian men actors and the two American girl actresses to be on the panel, and I would be the moderator. I feel like the more people on the panel, the more fun it would be to engage everyone since there’s multiple perspectives. I think the film itself was very engaging because of the two different stories portrayed so it would be nice for the audience to see the actors speak on it in person.

1) What was your favorite scene to film and why?
2) How would you describe the message of this film?
3) How long did it take to shoot?
4) What was the hardest part of filming?
5) Is there anything you learned from filming this film?
6) Did you guys know each other before filming?

]]> 2020-10-17 04:51:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ejahshan11/tttraw933zii6z1g/wish/837376174 Awards Ceremony ejahshan11 https://padlet.com/ejahshan11/tttraw933zii6z1g/wish/837376523 The award I will give out will be called “Best short film” and I would be awarding it to the film If You’re Ready. I believe this film was the most creative from the rest. The storyline was very well thought out, and very much different. The acting was great, along with all of the cinematography! I found it highly enjoyable to watch. ]]> 2020-10-17 04:51:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ejahshan11/tttraw933zii6z1g/wish/837376523 Closing ejahshan11 https://padlet.com/ejahshan11/tttraw933zii6z1g/wish/837376782 2020-10-17 04:52:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ejahshan11/tttraw933zii6z1g/wish/837376782