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1. Waiting for the End of the World

by Lee Deaville

1 year ago

Deprived of human contact, and with only an overactive imagination to keep him company, Petr sets about his monotonous night shift at his local supermarket.

Shot on 5D mk II, with 135mm and 17-40mm lenses. Edited on FCP.

Glastonbury 2010, Encounters Film Festival, Exposures Festival (winner - 'Best Artists Film'), Artsfest 09, Kino 10, A Wall is a Screen, Clermont Ferrand short film marketplace, Souvenirs From Earth.

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Lee Deaville
Writer / Director
Amy Hill
Producer
Mark Kuczewski
Online Editor

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Trond Svendsen 1 year ago

Great work. Is it possible to update with some technical info, like camera, and lenses used?
Lee Deaville 1 year ago

Thanks, updated now.
Trond Svendsen 1 year ago

Thank you. :-)
Daniel Hopkins 1 year ago

I'm glad people are seeing this film, well done Lee for putting online for people to see the talent you have.
realiction 1 year ago

wow, brilliant composition
Mark Humphrey 1 year ago

Awesome! Looking forward to your new film too...just realised the actor looks just like Yuri Pleskun.
Daniel Peters 1 year ago

great stuff man, keep up the good work
Lee Deaville 1 year ago

Thanks for the comments chaps!
Mark 1 year ago

Great film! I worked nights in a supermarket for 5 years so I can kind of relate to this one.
Lee Deaville 1 year ago

Thanks Mark, I worked evening and nightshifts for three years in a supermarket - which allowed a great deal of research and pre-production.
Oarabile Tome 1 year ago

upload more..this is some good stuff
Paul Octavious 1 year ago

woah! Loved this very much
Marcelo Reis 1 year ago

great photography, well done!
Alexander Buhr 1 year ago

good one!
Charles le Brigand 1 year ago

great stuff!
Rick Macomber 1 year ago

superb DP work and direction. May I ask about your light kit on this film. Well done mate.
Lee Deaville 1 year ago

Thanks Rick.

We used a couple of 300w's for the darker parts of the store, but we generally let the tungsten lights do the work.
Robert Ramos 1 year ago

I love it, What about the BEGINNING? Were there is a BEGINNING, there is the end!
Lisa Ferrante 1 year ago

Fan-tast-ic! So simple...yet so thoughtful. Love it!
Qiydaar von Foster 1 year ago

love it!
jeriko1kenobi 1 year ago

A really brilliant film.. I like the story, the actor/character, the light. such a great job!!!
John Betz 1 year ago

enjoyed it!
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Dave Humphreys 1 year ago

surely the story is in that he has nothing to do at work?
Anthony S 1 year ago

I was wondering what the point was myself. I also think the voiceover duplicated what we were seeing on screen, so it was less effective. We see the tv is not working, then we get told it isn't working. If you want to make a point the TV doesn't work, tap the side of it. The voiceover could have taken us deeper into what the character thought or felt. Good job on creating! Making art is hard.
Jack Tew 1 year ago

Kamau, if your going to push people into becoming better filmmakers maybe give them constructive criticism from a master such as yourself!? Or maybe abit of advice how they could of improved it!? I dont see how you saying "wheres the story at" going to inspire and push people to create better films????? Or is that me looking at it the wrong way?
Lee Deaville 1 year ago

Well, the film has been contentious, which is always a plus.

I guess that the story is a kind of 'anti-story'. The lack of a story, or a narrative for this character; his life is so cyclical and repetitive that it has no beginning, middle or end.

The protagonist invites us into his very personal space. He commentates on what he finds interesting, or unusual, unaware of what interests the audience. Remember that he's simply trying to stimulate his mind, attempting to stave off the boredom.

Yet the job is his salvation, without it, he wouldn't be who he is.
wasuphon Srithongkun 1 year ago

Well, the point was to show that it has no beginning or an end, so I think that explain that who he is. I wouldn't really be interested on how he get the job or why does he need the job because the story is that his life is just repetitive and that's all. And I think the voiceover explaining what he do pretty much tell us why his job is his salvation.
Slacker 1 year ago

very nice work! Normally I get bored with these kinds of films but this one kept my attention. Very nice editing and color work! Well done sir!
Anderson West 1 year ago

Ace
Michael Clark 1 year ago

can i ask what kind of watch that is?
:)
Lee Deaville 1 year ago

It's an old Casio that belongs to my Dad!
John Rosie 1 year ago

I realy like this film, thought provoking and challenging. Well done.
Sweeping Epic productions 1 year ago

Yes, very nice!
Lee Deaville 1 year ago

Thanks for the comments and likes everybody, I appreciate them all.
Huibert Alexander Van Wijk 1 year ago

Great stuff! I loved peering in the parallel reality of nightshift workers, almost a sort of documentary feel to it, and eshetically suberb, thnx for sharing!
Have you worked nightshifts in a supermarket yourself? Or did you first come up with the story and then found a store that wanted to cooperate?
Have to agree with Anthony (above) that the VO was duplicating now and then, otherwise good stuff!
Samuel Vachon 1 year ago

I love narrative films, great work!
Emily Aoibheann 1 year ago

Uhgh, grim. But I reckon that was intentional?
Aman Singh 1 year ago

simple yet rich. amazing!
Kyle Cowling 1 year ago

Wow. That was beautiful. Editing, lighting, angles, etc... Amazing work!
Gustavo Chacon 1 year ago

Hate the fact that people think this film is 'simple'. It's very complex & I think you won't appreciate it as much if you've never worked the night shift. Rarely seeing the day light sleeping until it's time for work again. Nothing to do at work, no one to talk to. Wow I hate the graveyard shift. :/

Can I ask how you managed to get a grocery store for a short film?
Lee Deaville 1 year ago

Thanks Gustavo.

I think the film strikes a chord with those who have experienced the enigma of the nightshift.

I had to seek permission from managers, area managers and media departments, who allowed me to use the store under a number of conditions (no documentaries, no company logos, etc).

You don't find many supermarkets like these nowadays, it was the biggest and most advanced in Europe 30 years ago.
[MTS]FILMS 1 year ago

That was wonderful! I really felt for that guy....so lonely! But why would he continue working there? I would leave any job that even remotely got boring.....that's just me though. A great film,

Well done! :)
Anderson West 1 year ago

Marble Creative Watch This Space
Juan Polo 1 year ago

Amazing work. Just amazing. Love the photography of every shot you did.
Philipp E. 1 year ago

man that was awesome!! where i had to smile was the beginning-shot of this casio-watch...
i think everybody in the world owns this watch, me too :P
Lee Deaville 1 year ago

Classic Casio! Never fails!
Diamond Eye 1 year ago

I loved this. The shots were beautifully composed. And the comedy element of him sitting or laying in certain places, counting down made me laugh. It's a shame the final count down wasn't something more imaginative than just holding a box.
But I loved it. I take it Tescos didn't mind either :-)
Lee Deaville 1 year ago

Thanks Simon.

I guess the film is about Petr's lack of imagination, and his futile attempts to dream beyond the store.

Tesco were great. I had to seek permission from the powers that be, but they couldn't have been more helpful. Of course, it helped that I had worked there for 3 years!
inoxxx 1 year ago

good work
Brad H 1 year ago

'Anti Story' totally works for me. It's what I'm drawn to.

Really nice work. I particularly liked the "...3..2..1..." - like every shift, 'knock off time' is his focus.
Lee Deaville 1 year ago

Appreciated Brad!
Mr Alex Mead 1 year ago

I like this short, it has a lot of character. Really liked the clocking-out cut to waking up alarm. I thought that worked very well, it said so much in a simple, quick way.

Looks very nice too! Good work.
Bitchbag 1 year ago

Beautifully shot - boring subject.
Rowan Johnson 1 year ago

I saw this on a showreel for Staffordshire Uni. Was good.
Dave Humphreys 1 year ago

you thinking of going to that uni? I would greatly recommend it!
Rowan Johnson 1 year ago

Despite getting a conditional offer, I'm going elsewhere because I'll have family nearby, which will no doubt be a help when on a student budget. It definitely looked good there, though. I seem to remember putting it as my insurance choice.
Dave Humphreys 1 year ago

oh ok, where are you going to then?
Dave Humphreys 1 year ago

Another fine export from Staffs Uni - vimeo.com/12979044
Rowan Johnson 1 year ago

I'm going to Southampton Solent University instead. There wasn't really a lot in it between all my choices, though. But I've got family near there so that was the deciding factor, really.
Also enjoyed the short - quite funny and very charming. I love how the sound is really clear. That's one thing I've struggled to do with my own productions so far, but I guess there's a certain technique for it.
Andrenalin 1 year ago

Nice work. Excellent Camera and Atmo, but I miss the clue. I know that this is what you wanted, but... I wait for something more... POOR HE ;)
pabloverdugo 1 year ago

Day by day, the rutine... a complete challenge for the imagination and self stimulation. I really like this one.
Charles Alden 1 year ago

what's the point? There's some good camera work, but I have to say the video doesn't agree with me. Not my cup of tea.
David Strickland 1 year ago

Brilliant composition. I can very much relate to the whole winter problem! Been there, done that ha!

Thank you for sharing this, great film!
Craig Whipps 1 year ago

Really engaging, and haunting. Once I clicked play, I was spellbound. The shot of the fluorescent lights reflected in the two plastic bottles at 03:02 was a wonderful abstract moment. Great compositions throughout. Great storytelling concept. I even loved the credit roll. Thanks. Fine Art.
Willem Martinot 1 year ago

I like this a lot. Very inspiring. Respect! ;-)
Paul Sutton 1 year ago

Cool story man!! what did you use to record that sound??
DURBAN 1 year ago

Wow I loved it… thanks… I keep asking my self, “how did they get authorization to film inside this store… or did they???
Lee Deaville 1 year ago

Thanks Durban.

I had worked part-time for the company for 3 years, and had to put in a special request to film in the store.

It was either this store, or bust. It's 30 years old, and possesses this character that just doesn't exist in modern supermarkets.
Sidney Le 1 year ago

The premise is fairly similar to that of the short film "Cashback", but I love the twist you guys put on this.
Lee Deaville 1 year ago

I have read about 'Cashback', but never seen it. Doesn't the character have time-stopping abilities?

Our budget didn't quite stretch that far, so we had to make do!
falcon media 1 year ago

5....4....3....2....1
tee te tee te
that's awesome!
housespace nonsense 1 year ago

awesome colors + ambiance
Lee Deaville 1 year ago

Thanks everybody for the comments.

I hope you all took something (whether good or bad!) from the film.
Ozgun Kabakcioglu 1 year ago

I see people already talked about what I'm about to talk. But I would like to point it out once more. There's no story in this short movie, even though it's been shot with great enthusiasm and precision. I can give you a tip on how to be sure if you have a story or not in your hands. At the start of your scenario, take a not of what your character's situation is. Is he depressed, is he happy? And at the end of your scenario, do that again. Compare the two situations. If they're the same, you don't have a story. You see, in cinema (it doesn't matter the film is short or long) we want to see characters that makes a difference in their lives. This can be a BIG difference like becoming rich and wealthy through illegal solutions (of course to give this story a little depth the character might also lose his morality along the way). Or it could be something like dropping his daily schedule and going for a drive countryside to discover himself while he's getting into trouble unwillingly. But you have to put your characters through a tough situation and at the end they have to be changed a little bit. Please keep up the good work.
Ozgun Kabakcioglu 1 year ago

But of course, there's a lot of work out there that does not have a character development. Even though they're sometimes fun to watch because of their settings, it is my opinion that they are also the ones that most easily forgotten. These "non-plot" movies are often praised, so there are a lot of people who likes them. It's just a matter of opinion and personal taste really.
Juan Felipe Cortés 1 year ago

muy bueno
Duncan Trevithick 1 year ago

I can relate to this because I worked in Sainsbury's for 6 weeks, doing the nightshift - to save up for a 7D. Nice work.
JJ Gavillet 1 year ago

Loved the shots, incredible. Great structure, simple concept. Fantastic.
La Carcel Films 1 year ago

just great !
Dave 1 year ago

That was nice I liked the bit's of humor added in.. Good work!
 Oluseyi  1 year ago

Great work!!!
yilkee Lam 1 year ago

I've worked the nightshift for 6 years (Part time) but we where always with at least 10 people. To me it's not really realistic but that's just me.

It looks pretty tight but for some reason the reset irritates the hell out of me :P
Jess 1 year ago

Great work.
rick92 1 year ago

like this
Zac Ton 1 year ago

great job the structure of it was amazing
Greg Walsh 1 year ago

good stuff really enjoyed it...
James Osagie 11 months ago

This is really brilliant stuff my good man!

Check out my work. Would love to hear what you think.
vimeo.com/20436804
Paul McDermott 8 months ago

Great Work! The direction captures the monotonous ,boring and alien nature of the work. I loved the colour and the shot angles/composition. It was definitely engaging.
Lee Deaville 8 months ago

Thank you Paul!
Ducky Hoodman 7 months ago

the music is awful.... sorry mate but that high level noises make my ear hut!
Lee Deaville 7 months ago

Turn your volume down then, 'ducky'.
ImmY KHAN 6 months ago

aww awasome work, i still got the dvd at my collection :)

vimeo.com/ekhan
Lee Deaville 6 months ago

Thanks man, where did you pick up the DVD from?
ImmY KHAN 6 months ago

from staff uni, i went there for an opening day
Eric 5 months ago

hello, i am a student from china, i like your movie very much, i'm curious about your color. can you teach me how do you color your film like this? i mean, the color just shot by 5d2 can not to reach a real film color, thanks
Freerk Lap 4 months ago

I could feel his numbness. Laughed at the part where he ate the chips, like a drone. Great atmosphere too, music works so much :D
Lee Deaville 4 months ago

Thanks Freerk!

Just a quick note to say a big THANK YOU to EVERYBODY who liked this film... Just made it to 1000 likes and I'm incredibly proud.
marianna massaro 1 month ago

really awesome how you mix the different angles and times of the history