When you're presented with a story that starts off with a man trying to win over his former girlfriend, little do you realise the ride you are in for. The film demands that the viewer is tightly secured in their seats before they embark on this dizzying adventure with the protagonist. A man, who is unhappy in love, buys a piece of a meteorite to convince the woman he languishes for to come back in his life. However, preoccupied with his romantic gesture, he remains completely and dangerously unaware of the strange entity he has invited into his house instead. The film chooses a video call conversation to reveal this information, allowing itself an interesting approach when it comes to the treatment of the story. The fast-paced narrative remains taut and engaging throughout, further exhibiting stylistic and musical prowess. The manner in which these two elements are coupled suggest the team's comfort with them, bringing to life powerful visuals on screen. Saying anything more about the film would be a foul giveaway for it is important that you go into Disembodies unprepared, letting it shock you with its beautifully paired visuals and sound effects, a remarkable edit and performances that match the rest of the narrative seamlessly.

Disembodies | Short Film of the Day

‘Checkpoint’ pivots on an interesting premise that grabs the viewer’s attention right from the word go. A man wakes up in a blasted, barren heath and finds himself surrounded by the most perilous tasks. 

Abel seeks his lost love Victoria, while battling both internal and external obstacles. His greed becomes the driving force for his actions, sometimes even overcoming the love that had initially pushed him forth on the path. The video game-esque treatment of the visuals allows them a heady quality as this strange, isolating world is brought into existence. 

The fast-paced narrative packs all of this, and some more, for there indeed exists a surprising development awaiting the protagonist, as well as the viewer, at the end of it all. The story is condensed in under ten minutes, ensuring each moment is utilized to its full efficiency while, at the same time, leaving one with the prospect of a longer project that expands on the premise.

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