Funny Short Film
Paul Lirette produced a short film for the 48-Hour Film Project 2008. Paul is a very talented improv player and is a member of my performing troupe in Las Vegas.
The challenges for the film project:
1. Produce a film in 48 hours.
2. Include a character named George or Gina Longfellow, PR Whiz.
3. Use a backpack as a prop.
4. Use the line: “Can I get a little peace and quiet.”
5. The film’s genre had to be: A film de femme which required a strong female character.
I love the film. Lots of humor and very nicely done.
I’d suggest you watch the eight-minute film, Reactive, before you read my comments.
Comments:
1. Notice how inserting the symptom list provided a set-up for several gags. In fact, the symptom list itself was a punchline since one of the symptoms had already occurred.
2. They took a less-than-direct approach to the name Longfellow. A recent marriage made it a hyphenated name.
3. Word play: Cher/Noble, Tinnitus.
4. Theme of the film related to recent current events: Consumer product safety issues with imported goods.
5. Notice the power of commitment to a character.