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GRAND PRIZE WINNER: The Black Hole
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A sleep-deprived office worker accidentally discovers a black hole - and then greed gets the better of him...
GRAND PRIZE WINNER: The Black Hole
GRAND PRIZE WINNER: The Black Hole
GRAND PRIZE WINNER: The Black Hole
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78 Comments
stef
absolutely brilliant :D
June 29, 2008
Report this commentCrestfallen Productions
Great stuff. A perfect idea for a short film.
June 29, 2008
Report this commentclaire
perfectly executed - well done!
June 30, 2008
Report this commentHeather
Fantastic - very funny! They won't remain "un-discovered" for long.
June 30, 2008
Report this commentLucracle
Guys, if this had been on the site earlier there'd have been a real buzz around this - great performance, casting, editing, camera - it's perfect for this competition - congratulations.
June 30, 2008
Report this commentBlanco
dang, thats a strong idea.
Pure twilight zone episode material right there.
Brilliant.
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June 30, 2008
Report this commentJJ
Difficult to make something that length good... that is not only excellent but has a message too. Well done. A hole lot of fun!
June 30, 2008
Report this commentGreg
Brilliant idea brilliantly executed - a hole in one!
June 30, 2008
Report this commentMB
Nice one!
July 1, 2008
Report this commentNonie
Excellent, gripping and very disturbing, a killer combination.
July 1, 2008
Report this commentOMW
I think he may be overtired! Great short film.
July 1, 2008
Report this commentHils B
You are both genius.
July 1, 2008
Report this commentwhichusernamedoesnotexist
Genuis; Back in Black; you hit the sack!!
July 1, 2008
Report this commentarthurdeborman
wow really amazing. well done
July 1, 2008
Report this commentCambrigde
nOT FOR ME GUYS SORRY
July 1, 2008
Report this commentIronman
Simple idea, expertly executed. A lesson in how to be concise but still entertaining with a clear story arc. Very Impressive.
July 1, 2008
Report this commentcolchesterjo
Love it. Haven't we all wanted to step into the black hole.
July 2, 2008
Report this commentHome Made
Excellent! This will make the shortlist. But you should have had credits at the end. It looked like a film plenty of people worked on. Surely you could have sacrificed a few seconds to pay homage to those who helped you out.
July 2, 2008
Report this commentmanalivestudios
A great little film. Brilliantly shot, great sound and a strong concept. Well done. Check out our (lesser budget) entry, "Mr. Alice", and let us know what you think.
July 2, 2008
Report this commentJoel
Brilliant! Great SFX and very strong story. Perfect.
July 2, 2008
Report this commentcruciblepics
Very good indeed. Really liked the idea. Strong ending.
July 2, 2008
Report this commentDangerousDave
Not bad. Modern retelling of the old monkeys paw story.
July 2, 2008
Report this commentFinedi
This is class. Well done.
July 2, 2008
Report this commentkevinjones
i hate to say this guys but, your movie is by far the best short movie in this competotion, believe me i have viewed a lot of the entrants.i even have one film submitted myself. brilliant editing.excellent story , superb ending you guys have the toal package . well if i can,t win this competiton i hope i get in the top twelve. mr branson you have your winner. well done
July 2, 2008
Report this commentClair
I hate to say it guys but i think kevin is not telling the truth, if he had a film on here, you would be able to access it via his name, that said, not a bad film.
July 2, 2008
Report this commentPaul
Perfectly made. This is the best and most professional looking film I've seen on here. The special effects are perfect and not over done like some entries and the story is simple yet entertaining. A total winner. The only way I see this not at least being in the top 12 is if people give it a low vote just to help their film out. Great work guys.
July 2, 2008
Report this commentbigbrother68
Looks good...but u can tell its made by professionals i.e people who are already in the industry..kind of defeats the purpose of 'Championing undiscovered talent'!
July 2, 2008
Report this commentdr marrese
top idea well done
whether its done by pros or amateurs!
July 2, 2008
Report this commentchristophernewcombe
Great little short. A good idea, funny and well executed.
bigbrother68 makes a good point. A lot of the films in this competition have been made by people with no money and no crew, just a camera and their imagination. If you have a production company or are in the industry already, go out there and make a feature already!
July 2, 2008
Report this commentClive
I'd have to agree with the above comments. does look very professional. I would hate to see the competition be won by someone who already has a foot in the door as they say. however you should include a profile, because maybe you have been doing this for a long time, but are still 'undiscovered' who knows? Was a clever short, the ending could have been alot better with the plot so thoughtfully created.
July 3, 2008
Report this commentcinemateus
clean, cool and original. definitely stands out.
July 3, 2008
Report this commentbabybear
clevercleverclever
July 3, 2008
Report this commentJ.Galione
i loved it, great twist at the end.
July 3, 2008
Report this commentkevinjones
in reply to claire, i am reviewing this movie not my own , thatsaid obviously claire does not believe i have a submitted movie, so please type nightmare in the search engine, under the one with daveandles you will be able to view my movie . i warn you though my movie is not as well though out as this one . enjoy.
July 3, 2008
Report this commentBrilliant! Nice work guys.
July 3, 2008
Report this commenttimmy82
Fantastic proffessional film that is in the time limit and can easily get a PG rating which is required to enter this competition. I think this film will make the top 12 no problem. I am amazed you are willing to sign all your rights away to Virgin for such a great film. You must really need the exposure.
July 4, 2008
Report this commentwoomarun
good fun
July 4, 2008
Report this commentCharesa
this looks incredibly well made which gives me the feeling you have achieved quite alot already. i could be wrong, but with no credits, no profile, no background it seems a bit one sided. the piece was amazing, we know ourselves when we're given opportunities like this greed take over so that is a powerful message.
You can clearly see its made by professionals, but maybe I've got the wrong end of the stick. explain yourselves. You put alot of effort into the film itself, but no effort into thanking anyone for it.
July 4, 2008
Report this commentCol
Brilliant. Very clever. coul see the end going in several different directions. Well done!
July 4, 2008
Report this commentPiPi
this was so cool! 5 stars!
July 4, 2008
Report this commentJM
Absolutely brilliant! loved the ending, sends a shiver down the spine! Well done desrves top spot.
July 4, 2008
Report this commentPeterM
Great imagination, and well shot.
July 4, 2008
Report this commenttoad
too good - hope this really is undiscovered talent otherwise shouldnt be here. otherwise give it the prize
July 4, 2008
Report this commentpeter
very good, and to be honest you would you just would.
July 5, 2008
Report this commentJOHNSIMMONS
Editing fine. Actor superb.Very amusing.
July 5, 2008
Report this commentHarley
Excellent !!, just has to make the top 3, well shot & well filmed.
Total "twilight zone" stuff - great and really enjoyed, as previously commented, I hope this is trully an undiscovered talent - you deserve the best.
Good luck
July 6, 2008
Report this commentmanray
I love this. The acting is fantastic.
July 6, 2008
Report this commentBritho
Class
July 7, 2008
Report this commentknee-jerk
This is a really great short film. A classical story, nicely told in a short amount of time. Good luck to you both, hope to see it in the top ten.
July 7, 2008
Report this commentValkrye
I hope this is 'undiscovered' also, but i doubt it. anyway i loved the film. the ending could have made a better impact if we were to hear him inside the safe, other then that great storyline. best of luck.
July 7, 2008
Report this commentAlexCheese
The best two minute film I've ever seen
July 7, 2008
Report this commentAllen
One word, genius
July 8, 2008
Report this commentkelly2
Now this is good film making. Shame I had to shift through so many amatuer films to find it.
July 9, 2008
Report this commentateday
very polished effort short sharp and enjoyable but have to agree with other viewers that this has the look of a professional job wich is a little unfair on true amateur movie makers looking for a break. check out stolen moments made on a shoestring in a cuople of days,thats what i thought this comp was all about.
July 9, 2008
Report this commentevil eye
"ateday" you thought wrong, this competition is for anybody over 16. End of story.
I don't know anything about Phil and Olly but I know I haven't heard of them so in that sense they are undiscovered to me. I'd also like to point out that a successful professional would be foolish to enter this competition because the film makers have to sign away the rights to their films for nothing more than a bit of exposure. Hence there is no money in it for them and after winning the competition they will have a hard time selling their film to anyone. My point being anyone entering a film must feel they have nothing to loose and feel they need some exposure to help boost their budding career. Believe it or not there are a lot of professionals out there who struggle to put food on the table. Don't kid yourself into thinking it's easy.
As for the film I thought it was fantastic, probably one of the best on this site. The acting is especially good.
July 15, 2008
Report this commentenjme
Bastard !
July 16, 2008
Report this commentNessa
I liked this short. dash of originality, essence of mystery/unknown, and a pinch of genius, i think everything in this film works.
only problem I have is I would have liked to have known more about 'Phil and Olly'. I always want to learn from great inspiration so would have been nice to see a profile, and some response to the feedback you have received so far. The film itself is incredible.
No doubt you have reached the longlist already, and this must be a contender for the final 12. wish you all the best you have my vote
July 17, 2008
Report this commentateday
"evil eye"read your response to my comments with interest and amusement,so undiscovered means you personally are not aware of them?that is a staggering claim you obviously hadn't thought through.secondly i never mentioned anything about making this type of movie being easy i'm well aware of the difficulties involved and i have the upmost respect for all entrants.you finish your review with praise as though you where contradicting my opinion of the piece but if you weren't so eager to leap to your friends defence you might have noticed i was also very complimentary in my review i was simply making the point that high production values give a distinct advantage and most amateurs are not able to compete as they do not have the same access to finance or equipment and instead have to rely on technique and imagination i still believe my comments where fair and your little rant was totally unwarranted ,you tit.
July 17, 2008
Report this commenttroy02
Great film, I hope the fact that a Snickers Bar features in the film doesn't disqualify it. Maybe they can blur out the wrapper, or maybe you have permission from Snickers. If it gets through I think it certainly deserves to win.
July 17, 2008
Report this commentevil eye
"ateday", this is proof that the written word can be easily misinterpreted. I never said you didn't like the film. I simply expressed my view of the film after my "Rant" because I hadn't talked about the film in my "Rant". I in no way thought you disliked this film. You'll also notice that I said that Phil and Olly were undiscovered to ME. Not that they were undiscovered because I hadn't heard of them. Have you heard of them? How well known do you have to be to be described as discovered?
I also believe you misunderstood my comment about it not being easy. I was NOT referring to film making I was referring to Finding Work as a film maker. As I'm sure you're aware, even if you manage to make a successful film it doesn't mean you're going to get more work.
Do you think someone who fancies a go at film making deserves the publicity of winning this competition more than someone who has been working hard at it for years? I may be wrong but you and probably a few others seem to feel that this film has an unfair advantage because it LOOKS like it was shot with expensive kit. There are a few polished expensive looking films on here but I think you’ll agree not all of them are good. In the end I don’t think it matters what resources you have, if a filmmaker / amateur spends the time working out their story and how to tell it properly then their talent will shine through.
I have to say the name-calling at the end of your last comment is uncalled for. But hey if it makes you feel better call me what ever you like.
PS I hadn’t noticed the Snickers Bar wrapper before Troy02 mentioned it. I hope it doesn’t cause any issues.
July 17, 2008
Report this commentmagnum
Love your film. Are you the same Phil and Olly from "Diamond Dogs"? The music videos youve done for HSI London over the past few years are fantastic.
Do you plan to do more narrative work in the future? Have you done any other shorts, because I'd love to see them.
July 18, 2008
Report this commentjollywobble
Clever concept and I'd love to know how you made the black hole.
July 22, 2008
Report this commentjollywobble
Clever concept and I'd love to know how you made the black hole.
July 22, 2008
Report this commentryanhaysom
A definate 5 stars, if you guys don't win this competition you were robbed! Great story telling, and the look of the film is fantastic, it's got a really nice grade. What did you shoot on? I directed a film on here called 'LV 16', see what you think. Good luck.
July 31, 2008
Report this commentspasticdes
very original like it
August 3, 2008
Report this commentnatureboy
great stuff guys; this should win. i see this featuring as a xerox commercial
August 6, 2008
Report this commentccdl00023
This will win, Great Idea and technical production. This should be the benchmark because the vast majority of short movies are very poor if not rubbish. All the best
August 7, 2008
Report this commentfilmy
A good idea and a little nostagic of the kind of British shorts we have been brought up on.
I did one on here called Londons eye, my first
Good luck
August 25, 2008
Report this commentjohnshak
Hey Phil & Olly, this film is excellent! We're running a feature film competition over at www.moviemogulfund.com and would be honored if you'd consider entering... hope you win this!
September 20, 2008
Report this commentopennick
get in there...can i borrow the hole mate
September 29, 2008
Report this commentVery good... Very well made. Worthy winner.
Good luck in your careers.
September 30, 2008
Report this commentamy
Lovely film great idea!!!!
September 30, 2008
Report this commentLee
Best film in the shortlist by a country mile. So, SO glad you guys won it. Will they let you make a feature with the 30K? Cos it's certainly achievable on 16mm (e.g. Clerks, Following, El Mariachi...)
Nice one, guys. You've got IT.
Lee
October 1, 2008
Report this commentpaul
O.M.G. Made my stomach go.Congratulations!
October 2, 2008
Report this commentBritflicks
A great Short well done, maybe inspired by “Being John Malkovich”?
October 2, 2008
Report this commentCabOneThreeNine
'Tis easy to see why this won.
BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!!!!
October 9, 2008
Report this commentNathalie
very clever love the idea
November 13, 2008
Report this commentAnneMarie
bloody brilliant!!
What did you use to make this?
Well done guys :)
November 13, 2008
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