What can I say, even I get caught by the obivous sometimes. This is an untitled “short film” in the form of an animated gif. I realize she’s a little mainstream, but I love the grainy silence and the behind-the-scenes feel of this one.
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I came across Notte Sento today in my travels and was impressed from the first frame on. The short (just under 7 minutes) film was shot on a still camera and compiled from 4500+ still photos. It’s really well shot and features zero dialogue. Just a few subtitles and a soundtrack to move things forward. Have a look:
Notte Sento (English subtitles) from napdan on Vimeo.
Reminds me of a similar effort that I wrote about waaaay back when called Between You and Me.
Despite being a little (5 years?) late on the uptake on these, we have to share them! Created in 2003 (part I) and 2005 (part II) by Woodpecker Film, a Helsinki-based production company, the Rare Exports short films were originally intended as a holiday greeting for clients. However, the films took off in popularity and have since been included in a variety of the world’s most renowned film festivals.
The production value is top-notch, making Rare Exports the perfect piece for those slightly cynical holiday goers (like yours truly). The first explains where all of those “Father Christmases” (mall Santas) come from, and the second reveals the birth of the Christmas tree.
Need I really say more? Normally I wouldn’t be in much of a rush to slap a movie trailer up here…but it’s Bond. And I dare say Casino Royale was the best Bond since Connery graced the screen in the role. While I’m not yet sold on the title, Quantum of Solace, I’m more than open to the prospect. Of course, I wasn’t entirely sold on Daniel Craig either, until I saw Layer Cake (which, if you haven’t seen, you absolutely must!). So, without further, ado, here’s the newly released trailer for Quantum of Solace (due out in November):
