definitely not a comedy
Very well done! Good luck at the Film Festival. Mind sharing a few details about the production?
Thanks. I am not sure what details you'd like to hear but we shot the film entirely on the Canon 7d in Athens, Buford, and Atlanta, GA. We put the taxi in the back of a car-uhaul, and towed it around the city block. We were lucky enough to have a crane donated, and found a university parking lot in the city by the road to stick it in.
Most of the credit goes to the fantastic crew that worked for free. Our gaffer and grip were especially amazing for rigging up the lights and tinting the car windows to even out the lighting (inside of the car is very dark compared to the bright exteriors). I also have to credit the production designer/art director for finding a yellow taxi in Atlanta. That was surprisingly difficult to find.
Finally, our actors were wonderful. It was in the middle of summer last year when we filmed it, and because of sound, we couldnt turn the AC on except between takes. They not only were a joy to work with, but I think gave great performances.
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Very nicely done and poignant to say the least. The first 90 seconds or so is quite comedic and I think it sets up the story perfectly, but I wonder if that's what they based the category on?
Curious what your intent is with it... This kind of short would make for an excellent "Sermon Illustration" video in the contemporary christian market about priorities and focus.
Nice job and thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the comments. The intent of the film was the same with any film we make - try to entertain and say something about the world around us. Its wonderful if someone of any religion or background can take something from it.
I am so pleased to hear that you felt it was poignant. I am terrified of melodrama and am not sure if we entirely escaped it.
Thanks again.