Hawaii (Drama Short Film)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ย. 2024
- A man's lighter sparks memories across two generations.
Written, directed, shot, and edited by Kent Lamm
Starring:
Peter Larney as Father
Travis Grant as Son (Adult)
Dylan McCullough as Son (Boy)
Executive Producer - RJ Hendricks
Associate Producer - Travis Grant
Colorist - Casey Bohrnell
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About me:
I've been making short films for 20 years, starting at age 11. I directed my first feature film, Bad is Bad, in 2010. Made for only $6,000, the film went on to reach over 7 million views and garner critical acclaim. More recently, my short film, Will "The Machine", screened and won awards at film festivals around the world. Released online in 2019, it reached over 1 million views in just a month. I also work as a video editor, cutting ads for clients such as Apple, Netflix, and Beats by Dre.
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dude, this got me in the feels. i watched this after your other video with tips on filming by yourself. so knowing that you had no crew makes this even more amazing!
absolutly, same
same
I didn't realize it was his pop-pop who died on first viewing. I thought he had said "Your pop" so to me, the short was about a man who stepped in as a father figure when the boys father died and in the end, we see how much that meant to him. Great short, both ways.
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That was a great short film. Especially the end, where it would have been an easy lay up to make the audience happy, by having the mc throw away his cigarettes. But him continuing to smoke, despite all he knows, is more aligned with the human condition of self destructiveness. Almost like a surprise ending.
I thought it was more aligned with his remembering his father. I guess it does make sense that he knows it'll kill him, as it killed his father, but he can't stop.
Gonna be honest the cinematography and production quality of this short film done BY YOURSELF I swear is like x10 better than half the films and TV shows edited together and made today, the close ups, quality, mood and atmosphere works so nicely, even the depth of field and focus. All on point and a lovely film in general. :) Keep it up!
Nicely done Kent! That was enjoyable and I kept rewinding particular scenes to see those great shots. The first lighter transition for one, was clever.
So glad you enjoyed!
Yes. Very common transitions that's necessary in all films and he used it perfectly.
I like the underlying idea or suggestion that we rely on self-destructive substances to kill the pain, thus perpetuating an endless cycle of grief and self-destruction. But I also like how on top of that is the emotional story of the relationship between a father figure and an adopted son.
Amazing short! Great cinematography and sound design. More of this please :)
This has quickly become in my top 3 favorite short movies ever!! Absolute perfection. Very simple, very deep, very beautiful. Love it!!
Wow! 3:09. One of the best reveals ever!
I watch a lot of short films, but there's always something that distracts me. This is really good.
I actually cried remembering of my grandpa, you really knows how catch audience's emotion even with a short film.
Bravo Kent! You've inspired me to finally start making short films, and I won't forget you!!!
What a beautiful story you just told there. Saving this as a reminder of what to aim for.
Great shot film Kent!!!
Wanted to add that the kid, Dylan, reminded me of Jean-Pierre Léaud from "The 400 Blows". Looked a bit like him, and even more so, the quiet way he carried himself.
Poignant story, and really tastefully executed. Thanks!
Nice job. Really liked the wide shot in the house with the character going through the door and outside
You said SO much in that shot with the rack focus to cigarettes then the memorial pamphlet. That was WILD.
Beautiful work! 🎉 🤣🙌🏾
The story has given me a lot of reflection on how sad reality is but knowing that makes it more sense to act. The cinematography is great and aligned with the story and the sound design is one of my favourites. The only thing I will put is just make it a little more like be in high levels of pressure on the character. But that's me. Overall great film.
This is beautiful to watch. Especially knowing that you shot this without a crew
Wow!!! What a great short. Firstly, the sound is on point...clarity, depth, and sound level. sooooooo good. The lighter, and that raccoon...fantastic ornamentation. The use of different speeds really worked. Good actors. The visuals were well-lit, with good coloring. Edits and angles made 2(1/2) locations very interesting. And of course, there is a good continuity of the boy-to-man theme. What a gem. This film would be a good template for teaching new filmmakers how to make a wonderful short with minimal elements. Cheers!!! You guys put in some nice work.
My favorite character, the racoon. 😂
But on a serious note, nice shots. I love the end title and credits.
So glad to find your channel. This was very well done and quite inspiring for my own work. Question: the Louis Armstrong music, how did you get that given your small budget? And the racoon def gave a lot of production value! How many days and how many hours per day did you plan for and actually shoot?
Well shot film. Very strong shots.
Ahhh dude you guys are the best I'm taking baby steps I have learned a lot on film making keep up the good work 😊😊👍👍
This is absolutely genius. wow..
this deserves so much more attention.
Just stumbled across your channel as I'm looking to make short films solo too. Amazing work mate :) I watched your tips for making a short film on your own too and it really inspired me to get back into filmmaking after filming and editing corporate videos professionally for 5 years, and only doing actor showreels every now and again in my spare time. Just itching to get out there on a weekend and film a script! Thank you! :D
Awesome work! I loved the music throughout.
Kent you are an inspiration. Thanks for helping me along.
This film was amazing. I had to play it back. The acting and editing were all top-tier. Amazing work. I would love to do a short film with you. Let me know if you need a character I can potray
Great film! Good atmosphere; the dialogue, and the story's pace is very well crafted. The cinematography couldn't be more on point!
Loved your film! I’m a new filmmaker and omg your videos are freaking gold!!
Great short film. Keep up the great work.
Excellent filming and acting! Everything feels so smooth- Good as any big time movie!
Great, work! You really expressed yourself.
Your best one yet!!
Paris, Texas Vibes !!
incredible story telling, the transition on the lighter, my goodness
Dude i need friends like you….super dedicated and best
Keep inspiring keep teaching
Amazing!!!!
Oh, no, not a story about a boy and his father. I'm WAY too sentimental about this kind of thing! Of course I'm gonna tear up.
That was beautiful.
well done amazing
Bravo! [as an avid collector of lighters - thank you]! Every shot - /transition/edit - is awesome. My favorite comes early: the second hand sweeping of the vintage dash clock... That is all time bad-ass! Next: The interior-to-exterior with the racoon shots are knockout! [Where did you find the live coon actor, we had three racoons growing up]!?
Came here from self filming tips. This is beautiful and you've inspired me. Best of luck on your future endeavors
Wow, what a great little film.
aye that firelighter transition 👀🔥 so smooth!! liked your film!!
Amazing, thanks for inspiring us all.
Really impressive, your cinematography is really on point, and love your transitions. Great job man!
This is Good! Good job!👍
so good
Nice work.
Nobody said nothing about the raccoon outside the house man. What the heck.
I was searching through the comments and am amazed that there aren't more people talking about the casual raccoon
This was great 😪
This hit home and was very inspiring.. definitely going to start my project although a little more difficult as it’s taking place in the medieval times... but where there is a will there is a way
Great film Brotha!
great job🔥🔥🎬
Great film and fantastic acting all around!
That was your best film
amazing
2:14 the little raccoon in the corner!
1:33 why is the car shaking like jelly
0:59-1:01 was an excellent transition shot.
This isn't getting the recognition it should.
Amazing short love the story line
Wooooow this made hella sense and honestly Ik I won’t learn right away but I want to make a short film… time to start writing
That was great, well done.
love the production!
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but like what even is going on. Ending was nice.
Beautifully done!!
Neat! 👌🏻💥 love your transitions
This was awesome. Well done!
Wow. Well done sir!
Hi, I just wanted to know......I saw your video about working with no crew, did you have to do ADR for this short film? How much sound was kept from the shoot, or was it all wild atmos, ADR and post production?
Yeah dialogue was a mix of ADR and the original production audio throughout
Incredible!
This is really amazing
Bravo!
I liked the cinematography and the raccoon but it felt kind of meaningless not to say there was no meaning my interpretation was something along the lines of the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree seeing close people with him smoke influencing him to smoke but I feel like you should have said that in the film if that was the narrative. I could be wrong though and if I am I would like to know what that meaning is and the moral for it? Thank you for uploading and I really do like it.
The protagonist lights up in his moment of grief not only because he wants something to connect him to his father and grandfather, but also because a part of him wants to speed up the reunion. At least that's what I got from it. I thought it was a beautiful illustration of how irrational love can be, and how powerful symbols and traditions of any kind can be.
Nailed i! Keep going!
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Goooood stufff
Did you license the snippet of the Louis Armstrong song To You Sweetheart, Aloha, or did you just put it in and let it ride? If you did license the song, could you explain the process you went through to make it happen or make a video of the process? Thanks!
Anyone else mesmerized by the raccoon?!
Excellent!
I am assuming you used a lav mic because you were filming alone. If not then please share which mics you used on the actors. Lovely film,I really loved the close up shots :) :)
Keep up the good work 😊
Great job, cinematography, editing, casting, really good. I would like it better if it had a subtitle track... my English is not bad but I had a hard time understanding some of the dialogue.
Ayyyy Famm this is lit!!!🔥
Just one question: what is the black object that Adult Son puts down, before he picks up the cigarette pack? Cordless phone?
How did you do the audio or was it voice over after. Can you do a video explaining the audio & shots
What happened to The Hands You shake? Been trying to rewatch to see if its as good as I remember
Check it on Amazon video!
Nice shots!
Hi quick question, if there was a script, how many pages does the script had? or it was just like some treatment and ideas to go shot it? Thanks for this channel, for this shorts and all. Now i'm making two shorts next month!
Yep there was a script, it was probably about 5 pages. Good luck on your shorts!
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Im curious, how did you get clearance for the music?
Well done bro! 🔥🔥🔥
This was really awesome 👍 . I am just trying to make the short films like there bro. Your camera angles and the bgms are just amazing and so perfect. Pls give me some ideas for the sound and bgms. It will be most helpfull for me
this was amazing!
Dope 🔥🔥🔥
2:14 raccoon in bottom left corner