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At first, I thought, that the boy was a vision of the main character as a child. After another watch, I realise that the boy is a separate character. Yet, I still feel the boy was only in the main characters thoughts. So close, and yet so distant. I honestly thought the character was remembering an incident of himself as a child. Until, the boy helps him up and hands him his glasses. Beautifully filmed Amit. Beautiful cast also. The isolation the character felt, was wonderfully captured. Loved the choice of sounds that accompanied the piece also. I just wanted the film to go on... Thank you for sharing....

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Hey Bryan nicely made film. It just took me a moment to catch that these two people were father and son. They didn't really look alike, and I thought the Dad was quiet young. I know this is plausible they are family, the boy could even be adopted. But I think with a film this short you'd want to get that message across as quick and easy as possible. As I was watching it I was having thoughts unrelated to the plot - such as if the boy actually looks more like the mom, how close in age are these two, etc., and it took me out of the story a bit. I liked the music and the story itself was touching. It was sad that the Dad couldn't give the boy what he needed so bad in that moment, but that is also real to life. Parents aren't always perfect and it's hard to learn that when we need them the most! I also enjoyed that it opened with no dialogue. That could be boring but it really worked for me as I followed this kid around who's living in this silent hell.

Wonderful feedback! It is very helpful. You brought up some good points that I'll have to keep in mind on future short projects. I'm glad you liked it. Thank you!

Do a bit of both like Peter Jackson in his early career he directed, DPed at least a few shots, produced, and acted in all his early films and for most of his mega budget stuff too

as for me I write, produce, dp a few shots direct and edit cause I have a budget of less then 20 euro to work with most of the time

A DP can make a living much easier* than a Director- but if you advertise yourself as both, you will get far fewer calls as DP because directors do not want another director on their set. (*easier is relative- it has never been harder for a DP to make a lving, particularly starting out. Most working DP's are older and did not start as DPs, but as assistants, lighting crew, etc...)

i know DP Directors... they do get work, but I would recommend marketing yourself as a DP... most DP's direct, that is part of being a DP... look up Shane Hulbert... a DP who has directed some cool films as well... he is famous for the blow up Christian Bale on the Terminator Salvation movie

I'm a filmmaker, I do everything!

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