Flight
Synopsis/Details:
Written for a week-long competition, this short script represents the efforts of myself and my team in completing the project. I am uploading the original script which was then modified and filmed. Enjoy!
Attached Talent:
Director: Edrian Pangilinan
Assistant Director/Director of Photograph: Ashley McCann
Actors: Mario Jaimes, Alex Kondan
All Accolades & Coverage:
Honorable Mention at the Campus Movie Fest - San Diego State University.
Screened at the Film Society SDSU Winter Film Festival.
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The Writer: Matthew Portman
Films: FLIGHT - After a tough break-up, a hard-working academic finds comfort away in a budding relationship. GOOD MORNING SUNSHINE - After a crazy night in a hotel suite, a man struggles to find his bearings but quickly discovers the truth about all involved. Accolades: AT ATTENTION - Featured on Shootin' the Shorts as reviewed by Cam Gray. "If you’re a director looking for a Yorgos Lanthimos style short for the festival circuit, you’ll love At Attention . And for anyone seeking guaranteed laughs, this script won’t “miss the mark” or disappoint!" DAIRY FARMER'S DAUGHTER - Slamdance called it " ... very creative – it’s great to see something so entirely original, and the visuals here are... Go to bio
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