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by Andrew Oh

4 months ago

Official selection into the 2007 TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL
Written and Directed by ANDREW OH

Daniel and Jessica are a happily married couple on the verge of realizing the American dream - Jessica is pregnant and Daniel finally gets the money to open a small diner. But when they hire Carlos, an illegal immigrant from Mexico, they find that they are targets of blackmail. With their emotions spiraling out of control, is their love strong enough for them to forgive one another and do what's right?

Starring Thomas Blankenship, Tyler Kain, Danny Molina, Chet Grissom, David Pevsner, and Luis Beckford.

Cinematography by Kenneth Yeung.

TECH SPECS:
PANASONIC AG-HVX200
REDROCK M2 35mm Adapter
REDROCK Base Plate/Rods
REDROCK microFollowFocus
NIKON prime lenses

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Other films:
THE DEBT - vimeo.com/5335532
THE MOTEL ROOM - vimeo.com/5363130
SHOTGUN - vimeo.com/5366067

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Blake Whitman 4 months ago

Andrew, this is really really well done. I was pretty much captivated the entire time. Thanks for sharing on Vimeo. Hope to see more of your work.
Karen Abad ♥s Dinosaurs. 4 months ago

This was gorgeous storytelling, Andrew. I love it.
Ryan S. Jenq 4 months ago

Fantastic short film! Absolutely loved the visuals and the score. Keep up the good work man.
wahliaodotcom 4 months ago

Yeah! I love it too! Well done!
hyo 4 months ago

truely a great short film. It was really captivating and the music fitted perfectly.
H.R.B. 4 months ago

really l like so much, it's a good idea, and the photo and light... I like very very much, Thanks for sharing.

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Pablo C. 4 months ago

Truly excellent film. You have the ability to express so much without the use of any words at all. Nice work :)
John 4 months ago

Nice job! I really enjoyed the whole film. Good choice in background music, nice lighting and soft effects, and great camera angles. I especially liked the side mirror one....which had some nice symbolism in there.
Robin Fields 4 months ago

I like the way you captured the distress and suspends of the situation.
A good film is where you feel the film.
You get drawn into the hopeless frustration of the film.
good stuff.
Helfend 4 months ago

great job !!!
I really like it, it think it is much better than a lot of big commercial movies.
Good luck ... :)
Christopher Tung 4 months ago

hmm I cant see the video or sound? Is anyone else having problems?
Christopher Tung 4 months ago

nvm having HD on was the problem =]
Alex zapphoto 4 months ago

Сongratulation from Ukraine, Kiev! realy nice work
Bong Cabanlit 4 months ago

nice cenematography, It really caught my attention.
Kevin Boston 4 months ago

finally, the short that had the trailer playing on youtube is up! when i was learning bout the red rock adapter, and i use those key words on youtube, the trailer of this movie would pop up! thanks vimeo and andrew for putting it up!
Joe Moya 4 months ago

It's never seems to amaze me how some directors and producers can do more in 20 mins. than some try to do (and typically fail) in over an hour.

Captivating cinematography, editing and story line.
beast 4 months ago

Not bad. loved it
Ben Landers 4 months ago

Wow, that was really impressive, well done man.
Thiago Barbosa 4 months ago

Beautiful.
ArnuShawn 4 months ago

So tense, so good, so sad, and so well done!!! I was captivated for the whole 22 minutes. However, the HD version has black screen and no sound, but the SD version looks really good.
TahoeBlue 4 months ago

Well done indeed. Excellent interplay of scenes as permutations of dialog, action, starkly evocative sound, and dramatic tension. Stands on its own, no comparisons needed, but reminds me of the treatment of M. Night Shyamalan -- sort of a film noir version of "The Gift of the Magi" by O'Henry. The soundtrack very effectively conveyed the inner voice of a spirit realizing the depth of its quandry.
Jordan Essary(ConceptOnePro) 4 months ago

AMAZING!
I loved how you cut back and forth from each event, to them thinking about it. Great cinema work and the actors were actually really good at keeping the suspense flowing; along with the production crew.
If you wrote this into a feature length indie film, I'm sure it would sell.
Cielo Blaq 4 months ago

Much love, great story and I love seeing the power of the HVX200
gordon mccann 4 months ago

Just got a blank screen with no images or sound and the time was counting down. Got to over a minute before I just gave up on it something is wrong here. Other videos play OK but yours is broken.
Remi Noëll 4 months ago

you've been unlucky, it works know.
Shridhar G. 4 months ago

turning off HD works.
Andrew Oh 4 months ago

Thanks for all the kind words everyone. It really means a lot! The VIMEO staff is helping me resolve the HD video issue. I hope to have the HD version online soon! Thanks again!
Remi Noëll 4 months ago

Very good work.
So much tention and sobriety... I don't know what to say but very good.
Audy Erel 4 months ago

I want to make nice short film like this! Did you use a 35mm adapter?
Michael Ocampo 4 months ago

Loved it.
Mr Fredricks 4 months ago

Loved it. A lot, great work.
Laww Media 4 months ago

Great work.
The guys voice reminds me of Brad Pitt.
Lets see more.
P2 and redrock looks awesome
Hyun De Grande 4 months ago

Yes! I saw a trailer for this film like years ago on DVinfo.net, and have been hoping to see this film in its totality ever since!!
So I'm glad you finally uploaded it! The story is great & the acting is very convincing, but I especially like your visual style in this one! I just love the colours, and the handheld camera-style! Everything works, and I was hooked through every second..
Nice job, and I hope to see more from you !
allie karell 4 months ago

This is beautiful. Everything in this film is perfect.
Luke Flegg D.o.P 4 months ago

Really clever. Come to England. Or I'll come to US. Let's make films together please.
x
Jeremy HUGUES DIT CILES 4 months ago

Real talents ! You and your team have made a beautiful and meaningful work. Thank you. Very inspiring. Please continue!
mak simay 4 months ago

beautiful.you have the talent to express so much in 20 minutes. thanks for sharing this piece of art with us
Jaygali 4 months ago

One of the best.....:-)
James Williams 4 months ago

Really stunning work. Well done to you and all of your Cast and Crew. Great to see some fantastic stuff being shot with 35mm adapters too!
Héctor Camarillo 4 months ago

maravillosa la narrativa!!
Steve 4 months ago

wow...
gideon turpin 4 months ago

Nice HD quality. I don't know much about US law, but how could he have a mail adress in L.A., if he was an illegal immigant ?
Florian Eichin 4 months ago

is it important? i think the storry and the quality of all that work is much more important than that e-mail adresse, no?
;-)
Duncan Birnie 4 months ago

Fantastic, had me gripped all the way through.
Jessy Cyganczuk 4 months ago

Awesome, loved it!
johance quijada 4 months ago

nicely done!!!

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Günther Gheeraert 4 months ago

Really intense and emotional.
Great short and great HD quality!!
Mujtaba H. Shah 4 months ago

Brilliant work!
fabio menezes 4 months ago

Real great job!!!
u r the best.
Thank you. Very inspiring. Please continue!
Luck!
Florian Eichin 4 months ago

there is nothing to say but wow!!!
a really really great movie!!!
François Tarlier 4 months ago

I love the story, the way you manage it in 20 minutes ! that's great !
Carrementdard 4 months ago

There is a good suspense along the movie but the music is a bit repetitive I think.
JonRob 4 months ago

i hate watching videos but i have to say this is amazing.
GR Zuzow 4 months ago

andrew,, this is extremely professional and one of the
best that I have seen this year! My wife and I have a
business in which we, too, must hire illegals just to stay
afloat. I'm sure something similar has happened, but is
this based to a true event and to what degree?
Luis Rivera 4 months ago

stunning. i hope to produce a quality piece like this one day.
Sawang Treetippitak 4 months ago

wow great video.
River Cities' Reader 4 months ago

outstanding. thank you for sharing.
jason burton 4 months ago

Very very nice. Great job. very impressive.
jin yoo 4 months ago

congrats on the feature, andrew! nice work at tom film fest this year.
Ron Horn 4 months ago

(applause, applause, applause) :o)
Very nice work! You met the challenge of telling an emotionally complex story in 22 minutes. It took a moment for me to clue to the flashbacks but once I caught the hints it worked. Excellently well lit; very appropriate and affecting for the setting; high key without overexposure yet nice texture in the shadows. The music complimented the mood so well that I was almost unaware of it yet it seemed to come forward at exactly the right time.
Stephen Dillbeck 4 months ago

I bit my nails through the whole thing
4311production 4 months ago

Great, Its all I can say.
Ross Youngblood 4 months ago

Wonderful Art. Thank you... Thank everyone.
jor.G3/cantos 4 months ago

iT.S so scary how life can turn into a nightmare in just a blink of an eye.
oUTSTANDING work.
cONGRATS.
Raj 4 months ago

Outstanding.

Loved the cinematography and the whole thing was pieced together so well. Above all, it was held together by an excellent story - exactly how films should be. Well done.
Casey McCallister 4 months ago

this is absolutely amazing. the score, the cinematography, the story, everything. congratulations on your excellent work. i was truly captivated.
Laurent Marcolivio 4 months ago

This is a really good job...
greenmaggit 4 months ago

good job with the camera work. envious with the tech specs! well done!
Fabio Kuhn 4 months ago

thanks for sharing such a nice work.
Mike Kobal 4 months ago

awesome. the whole thing, very captivating. story, acting, camera. congrats!
Norwin Hatschbach 4 months ago

nice look and light! some axis problems i guess? was a bit confused...
sherry_zhang 4 months ago

wow ,excellent film,i love it
Wil Haynes 4 months ago

you the man to watch. Very enjoyable.
Tyler Nab 4 months ago

Wow. I loved it! Can't wait to see more content from you!
TONAL 4 months ago

I would have to agree with Norwin. I felt a bit confused at some points. Though the whole film is very well crafted, and achieves good suspense. Congrats.
Adam Kennedy 4 months ago

I got mad at some of the editing. The cut at 5:12 made me cringe a bit but that might just be me.
Otherwise nice shots, good acting, and nice storytelling techniques.
Ryan Mackfall [CBP] 4 months ago

I saw this on the red rock micro site and it was one of the main reasons why I chose to get a red rock micro. Well done Andrew, nice to see this on vimeo!
Abir Tarafdar 4 months ago

All has been said, so I'll just say this: FANTASTIQUE!
Ragnar Freyr 4 months ago

Fantastic!
Conman62 4 months ago

I was absolutely captivated by this film.
The angst, suspense, trepidation, sorrow, anger, despair.
A truly inspirational work.
Well Done Andrew.
Jashan Makan 4 months ago

I pooped my pants
Edward W. Salerno Jr. 4 months ago

amazing piece of art. great craftsmanship overall. Now i assume that she may have had an abortion? am i mistaken? I only assume due to the reprisal of the cigarette moment. if you have the time to respond I thank you for your time. I still find the story well written and a great digital film.
Dereck Castellon 4 months ago

sad but with a great payoff!
The NTC 4 months ago

this is incredible. this video is funny tho:
vimeo.com/5412091
Robert-Jon Eckhardt 4 months ago

Please don't promote your own video's like this.
It's disrespectfull.
Robert-Jon Eckhardt 4 months ago

Wow... absolutely awesome. Incredible work.
LeVar Pickens 4 months ago

awesome
J Mobile 4 months ago

Where was this shot at?
PKSellers 4 months ago

Very well done! I like the intro credits. Great story telling.
had light 4 months ago

love it ! thanks
Parallel Films 4 months ago

Looks like downtown LA for the exterior shot around 9:20
Ray Roman 4 months ago

The way you edited this carried me through the entire film scene by scene I was sucked into the story wanting to learn more about what was going to happen next. You did a great job editing this! I loved so many things about this film from the editing, acting and camera work. I really liked that shot where he's smoking a cigarette and you see his reflection in the rearview mirror and then the camera refocuses and the mirror is cracked. You told this story very well and it all came together beautifully. Great job, this was really inspiring!!
sergerm 4 months ago

Thank you muchly. Remarkable film!
Martha Denk 4 months ago

its just Awesome! Keep up the good work!!
antony Matos 4 months ago

looks great man did u do color correcting
Madeline Gourley 4 months ago

Outstanding!
Sleepless Pictures 4 months ago

awesome work. Very well edited and shot. I hope i can learn from this :)
mayer chalom 4 months ago

at 0.46 I have the exact same home phone.
Nebula Gu 3 months ago

definitely a lesson in intense storytelling. beautifully shot.
Zac Henke 3 months ago

Wow. I remember seeing a trailer for this on DVXuser AGES ago. It's awesome see how it finally turned out. Brilliant work!