2012 Planet 5D Short Film Challenge
This is a list of the films that appeared in the 2012 Planet 5D Short Film Challenge. There were 67 films in total. This list just incorporates those which appear on IMDb, one of which is the winning film 'Michael', that was written by myself. I have also rated those which I have seen and I encourage everyone to check out each film for themselves.
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- DirectorMatt KhawamStarsKelan ToddFleur PoadJulia CarrolThe story of a young boy growing up in a single parent house hold and they have very little money. The story is about Michael coming to terms with the fact that he can't always get what he wants.Winner of the Planet 5D Short Film Challenge.
- DirectorPeter LewisStarsAbbie LewisGabriel LewisIn an old beach house, a girl finds a mysterious camera that reveals more than she unexpected.9/10 - A very simple concept is turned into a beautifully poetic film that plays out like a dream. The music really fits in well, without being obtrusive, and the dialogue-free performance from the lead is captivating in the way that it should be. Gorgeous locations and cinematography top it off nicely.
- DirectorJonalex HerreraAn unfortunate incident that takes place along the border of US and Mexico, will prove that we are closer to each other than we think. There is always more than one truth.9/10 - A brilliantly acted drama, about a real life issue, that owes more than a nod to the work of Alejandro González Iñárritu. This film also displays some top-notch night-time cinematography.
- DirectorMichael BoylanStarsMikey BoylanTommy BoylanLuke JaccodineTwin brothers in love with the same girl are racing to meet her to settle it once and for all. Who will win her affection?8/10 - I really enjoyed this! Very short, to the point, and very sweet! It also brought a warm smile to my face several times during its 2 minute running time. I love that there is no dialogue, and the music choice works really well. The kids are all brilliant and suitably mischievous, while the pranks that the two brothers pull on each other often make for nice little set pieces, both humorous and visually interesting. Brotherly love is also brilliantly edited, and there are flourishes of movement that remind me of Edgar Wright's style of movie making. All in all a little gem!
- DirectorCorey NormanStarsJeremy BuckCate CarsonZack Sibole8/10 - As a fan of the superhero movie this film was a little treat for me. Super 'Stache has some stylish post production, a short running time, and a story that gets to the point. It plays out the way any good joke does, with a quick set up, followed by the punchline. And like any good joke it is humorous.
- DirectorRussell GravesThe Pease River Fly Fishing Club is a short film about passionate fly anglers who go to great lengths to enjoy their sport. Filmed in the Texas Panhandle, the short takes viewers on a journey to fly fishing waters in very unexpected places.8/10 - While I found the subject matter of this documentary uninteresting, this did not stop me getting caught up in the beautiful imagery that has been captured. Top marks to the DP.
- DirectorWilfred TangidStarsHunter HollickMartin MalinskiJane PokouIt's not always the house that's haunted.7/10 - A suitably creepy horror/thriller, beautifully shot, if a little too predictable. Some nice performances too.
- DirectorRoss WilliamsStarsEmma JonesAaron GolsonOnce upon a time there was a lonely girl, whose only friends in the world were her pet rats. One day she met a boy, who stole away her attention. The rats were not pleased. They demanded revenge!7/10 - A slightly twisted tale about vengeful rodents. The black and white grainy footage works well to capture the atmosphere, although the use of the f-word, in written form, doesn't quite sit well with the classic silent movie approach. The film does succeed however in giving the rats enough personality to make you root for them.
- DirectorSean SimpsonStarsTucker KasmJessica DeShawSean Simpson6/10 - No More Room in Hell is a very short zombie movie that, like a lot of horror movies (the best example being The Thing), plays on the idea of paranoia destroying a small group of people from within. It moves at a fast pace due to some tight editing, which is nice, and I like the use of a hand-held camera. It gives a real sense of immediacy. However, the downside of this fast pace is that you don't get much in the way of character development, so everyone just ends up being canon fodder. But the performances are fairly well balanced; intense without over doing it. The sound could have been better though and it suffers from some of the typical things that make it feel like a student film i.e. zombie movie, an abundance of f-words, and end credits that go on way too long.
- DirectorHector CortezStarsJoshua SanchezAzael CavazosCarlos Gallardo5/10 - While the lack of dialogue is commendable, and the black and white photography is effective, the story just wasn't all that fun to watch. It ends on a note that is both unsatisfying and a little confusing. The boy performed quite well though.
- DirectorDylan CargillStarsDylan CargillJoshua CargillBenjamin GreenleeWhen 16 year old soldier, Tom Allen, is executed, he soon finds himself mysteriously brought back from the dead. What will this new life mean for him and for the fate of the Universe?3/10 - This film was painful to watch. While it is clear that some effort has gone into the making of it, and there is some cleverly successful use of special effects, Death Wish fails on nearly every other level. There is a good story to be found somewhere here. However, it has been buried underneath the ridiculously complicated plotting, laughable dialogue, extremely wooden acting (sometimes the actors can clearly be seen reading the dialogue from somewhere off screen) and finally, the over the top musical score that often drowns out the rest of the badly recorded audio.
- DirectorHarrison SisselStarsMatthew SievertHarrison SisselAn unappreciated night janitor exacts his frustration against his coworkers.
- DirectorF.C. RabbathStarsDanny OrtizZac PullamElle HartWhat do you do when the girl of your dreams rejects you? The man with the longing heart builds a people-magnet in order to attract his childhood crush. What he forgets, however, is that there are always two sides to a love story like there are two sides of a magnet.
- DirectorCharley HooverStarsKeith StahleDaniel Favela-GaryCamille MontgomeryIn the city of Los Angeles, two undercover operatives fight each other over a mysterious briefcase. It doesn't take long for them to experience the deadly consequences that follow their battle for possession.
- DirectorMike JohnsonStarsMark DewsTim HavermanJon R. PortreyThree convicts are left to die in the middle of winter in 1875. They thought they had found their freedom, but they found something much, much worse.
- DirectorAnthony ArendtStarsMichael RouthDream Chaser is the story of a successful business man's mid-life journey from the responsibilities and stress of the corporate world to the pursuit of following his dream of being a nature photographer and artist. Dream Chaser is the universal story of a man who chose the road less travelled and found his dream in doing so...
- DirectorMichael BallifStarsJosh MerrillBrooke HemsathJoel ManwaringA nameless survivor is ambushed and infected with the virus, a beautiful gift to the world.
- DirectorBjørn Inge DrønenStarsMagnus BjørnstadHenning LestebergKnut Arve EdvardsenA young adult returns years later to his abandoned childhood home. Soon, his repressed memories start to haunt him to a final confrontation with himself and his past.
- DirectorMegan WatsonStarsPeter LyonAlison ProcterWhen you live in a town with a reputation for not much going on you can either be complicit in that or you can tackle it guerrilla style.
- DirectorNick SavidesStarsWill BlankeDeAnna CharettHeather EvansNeal has been unlucky in love, but this time it will be different. It has to be. That's why he agrees to a blind date. He has no idea what he's just gotten himself into.