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A tourist braves the bustling city streets as he tries to snap the perfect photo of New York only to find that the Big Apple seems to be a bit camera shy. In a city full of landmarks, there is always someone there to ruin his shot.
Action! Intrigue! Sightseeing!

Animated on location in New York City.

Winner of the Best Animation Award at The Big Apple Film Festival.

Official Selection of SXSW Film Festival.

Official Selection of Detroit Shorts Film Festival.

As seen on NYC TV's "Backdrop NYC."

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  • Karen Abad plus 3 years ago
    yeay I'd been waiting for a new vid by you this is cool matthew!

    I especially like the sequence at 1:22
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  • Lance 3 years ago
    Probably one of the best i've seen on Vimeo so far.

    The sense of comedic timing, the metaphysical insinuations (that it is only through silence, stillness, and solitude that we are able to take the picture of our lives that we have always been waiting for), and several techniques (particularly how you enter into the camera from time to time--especially during 1:21 to 1:53, which is genius by the way) are incredible.

    To be totally honest, I wouldn't be surprised to see this, or some other show that you've created, on television some day. And, although it would have been kinda cool to see the panoramic photograph that he takes at the end become and cover the whole screen, this is still an outstanding video.
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  • Tony Clavelli 3 years ago
    This is fantastic Matt--I wish I was in New York more so you could show me what your process is like.

    Make more send more. Wonderful work.
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  • CTD3 3 years ago
    Freakin' entirely awesome!
    Great piece of work Matt!
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  • Shaun Cannon 3 years ago
    Brilliant!
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  • Garrett M. Smith 3 years ago
    awesome!
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  • Eduardo 3 years ago
    *snap
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  • grace 3 years ago
    this is great!
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  • Milk Products pro 3 years ago
    good stuff. loved the sound design.
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  • sunand 3 years ago
    This is great. It tells a very interesting story without a single dialog. I have been in that situation in NY several times.
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  • Julia Quinn staff 2 years ago
    i like the shape of his head
  • matthew k plus 2 years ago
    He's truly a handsome man.
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  • Sara Truffles 2 years ago
    This is hilarious and wonderful! Just when you think he's going to get his shot, poor guy can't even get out of the elevator...
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  • Josh Reichlin plus 2 years ago
    The tourist is my idol.
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  • Janet Bloem 9 months ago
    I love this. Again, more please!
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