The Clue | Award Winning Short Film (10 Min)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ม.ค. 2019
- A girl who lives a very ordinary life one day finds a mysterious note with an invitation to go on an adventure. She goes on a treasure hunt where she finds clues that lead her to different places, unravelling a mystery that turns out different than expected.
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C A S T
Noa Nathalie Pownall
Man Kendall Bryant Jr
Treasure Hunter 1 Fabiano Altamura
Treasure Hunter 2 Judie Feenstra
Treasure Hunter 3 Ebony Campbell
Treasure Hunter 4 Jordan Parrish
C R E W
Writer and Director Judie Feenstra
Co-Producers Judie Feenstra and Kendall Bryant Jr
Cinematographer Kendall Bryant Jr
Editor & Script Supervisor Robyn Thornton
Sound Design Joe Creppell
On Set Sound Luke Van Mol
Arial Cinematographer JD Hudson
A W A R D S
The Clue was selected to screen at a number of international film festivals and won some awards.
San Francisco Frozen Film Festival 2016: Official selection
Shortcutz film festival in Amsterdam 2016: Official selection
San Jose International Short Film Festivals 2016: Official selection
Shortz! Film Festival 2016 - Official selection
Firereel Film Festival 2016 - Best Student Film & Peoples Choice Best of Festival
IndieFEST Film 2016 - Awards of Merit: Women Filmmakers (Student), Actress: Leading (Student), Cinematography (Student)
Hollywood International Moving Pictures Film Festival - Award of Recognition
Short, Tight And Loose Short Film Competition - Outstanding Excellence in Short Drama, Editing, Original Concept, and Content/Message Delivery - บันเทิง
The mysterious journey of self discovery, only taken by a few.
So true! But so worth it. Thanks for watching
I guess everyone takes one way or another it’s the realization that goes unnoticed at times.
How pretentious...
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No, Your Pretentious
oh yeah, only the ELITE can discover themselves, lmao.
if i saw that someone had written 'let's go on an adventure' on my mirror in a place i live at ALONE, i'd be convinced someone was trying to murder me, not gonna lie
Haha thats so true! only in films
Uggghhhh 😪
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hahaha exactly what i thought no lie
I like the fact that this adventure starts with a mirror: one in which she's seen herself over and over and never paid attention. And it ends in a mirror she's never seen before, out of place, in a place she's never been, and she sees herself for the first time.
What was the word reflected in mirror?
@@Random-xw1fg Treasure
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yes thankyou it was making crazy couldn't read it
37 years ago, just after a first date with my now best friend, Julie, I opened a fortune cookie to read, “You have discovered a jewel. Cherish it.”
I love that its my name
that’s just plain beautiful
Amazing
Got a fortune cookie once that said your fucked try another cookie , i did & that one said sorry you're still fucked !!! It turned out those were not the case as years later i met my now wife of 37 years. I have no further needs for fortune cookies !!!! Just kidding about the cookies but not the rest. No need to read what's in my heart as far as cherish is concerned . Interesting about time lines & i met my dream of a woman from a friend i played music withs wife & to this day neither of them will really tell me if she set us up but i think that was the case . It was a good forute after all .
As a woman, I was hesitant throughout the film - imagining a stalker leading a lonely woman deep into a restricted part of the woods. Great ending! But in real life it could be very different.
Yes, poor start, I agree, could have been more creative on that first message... yet the ultimate message is ageless and True; nothing we can get or learn or find out side of us can match what we can re-connect to within. For me it is a lesson in accepting how very imperfect we all are on this journey of return, but that even as we are still getting clear we can begin to share the true we are starting to come back to.. imperfectly of course.
@Slurms MacKenzie Seems that quite a few others had a similar feeling. Great message but the story line was a little off for delivering such a good message.
I thought the same thing.
I thought maybe she was unknowingly digging her own grave
@Slurms MacKenzie wow, super immature
i wouldn't have drank that coffee. i would have thought somebody wanted me dead or they want to kidnap me. lol
IKR
Right! Especially when she was so concerned about germs
Did she look smart? Nope! lol
"Sanele Makhanya" I was wondering if the movie had a shocking twist or ending to it like someone buried in the dirt she was digging in reaching out and pulling her in ( like what happened at the end of the movie "Carrie") or maybe someone in the cave telling her that she can never get out.
I am glad it was not that kind of movie but it is very abstract and though you can get a basic idea that it is about a young woman who finds out about her "inner worth" it is a common concept and the movie is anti-climatic and says what philosophers or motivational speakers ( etc) have already said many times. It is a cliché.
I agree. And a single woman going out in a forest following clues? It could've been a serial killer leading her astray. Sorry I just don't like this film
Did anyone else think the coffee cup said ‘no’ on it?
meeeeeeeeeeeee
Her name is noa
@@sonder7971 😆 good one!!
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Her name is noa
Stranger's red lipstick writing on my bathroom mirror:
She:
Me: 911
Lol! 💀
exactly.
😂😂😂
Yup. Right.😉
Going past the danger restricted area sign because of an anonymous note; not the brightest penny in the pile
I’m reading the comments and it’s about how each person preserves it. So i had a dream about treasure and God has been speaking to me all day about it. I was going to get 75% of the treasure and I had the bag in my hand. I was told I could get 100%. So I gave up the bag of 75% and went for it all. This movie made me cry when she showed treasure on the sign. But right before that point I’m crying already because I had a dream that I was under the waterfall and right after that all my blessings from God showed up. I’ve lost everything. My house, my job, every material possession, church family, immediate family, relationship with kids and I’m not giving up. It’s been horrible but I’m coming back. Narcissist/jezebel devils are coming down. I’m not giving up and I believe every promise I was given. This will be all for Gods glory. He’s about to make known who his chosen are. It will be obvious.
I love how she lost her OCD during adventure. At beggining she even clean her boots with special wet towels and then touched every book and lie on the floor at library. As person with not strong type OCD I admit it's possible. When you are excited and your life is not so boring and you enjoyed moment you can tame your OCD pretty well.
She also only wore grey clothes and in the end was wearing yellow 😊
Why cleaning boots if you can just change into slippers?
This is not OCD this is called "CLEAN AND TIDY" you should try it sometime! LOL
@@theking9338 You are idiotic.
so we are just gonna ignore the fact that there is a random stalker person who breaks into people there places and does this
Lol! 💀
We are sometimes too sceptic to realise genuine offers.
The Treasure is you. Love yourself. Quality of life is important, no matter how much money or career you have, make sure you make time for yourself.
I liked how she was wearing a warm, sunny coloured jumper at the end, watering a plant and letting the fresh air and sunshine back into her life.We should all take stock and do this sometimes.
"The treasure you seek is you."
yesssssss
Yes!
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Lol i was thinking that there i s treasure underneath the mirror
To hunt the real treasure LIFE is to have "coffee" with liesure, knowledge in good books, take time "out", re"cycle" your knowledge and connect with the nature, do some work to dig your soul and then you will reach the stream of love flowing in the wild...the real smile and happiness. Did I get "The clue" right ?????
thats what i thought too :)
That is what I am needing right now. I always hope to find the lipstick note on my bathrooms mirror, but it is never in there.
How perfect you wrote this and gave it so much meaning
Love it! Thanks for taking the time to interpret the film for yourself.
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Wow did anyone notice how she saw the danger sign, smiled, and went there anyway? A visual interpretation of "feel the fear and do it anyway". Follow your heart
Mr. Ballen's theme song immediately came to mind when she ignored the sign, from his You Tube series.
Well said .. Yeah go for it no matter what as long as your heart is guiding u!
@@mockingbird3099 Symbolically that's a great idea. Realistically, she could have lost her life ignoring the danger warning sign put there for a safety reason.
Feel the fear etc is intended to help people overcome their fear of doing something beneficial for them, like public speaking etc, not ignoring red flags and danger signs, like someone breaking into her apartment, and watching her, huge danger sign. Feel the fear and go to the police.
Sure, and that she went on when just a few hours before she opened the door with a napkin, meaning she was afraid of germs and all
Symbolism of an unknown place: it represented how one might find oneself, the delight of within, by doing things they have never done before and going places they have never been to.
the bookstore owner breaks into people's houses so they can possibly buy a book
hehe very creative theory
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In our busy life all we remember is eat, sleep, get up, get ready, go to work and then repeat in all this we forget ourselves. Always slow down to rest, adventure, fun and above all to remember we exist.
I noticed it was 3 years old, but it is so apt for today. Releasing people from the Covid prison that still haunts some people.
Basically it means to take a look at yourself and your life & to remember to treasure yourself,for you are the treasure,so treasure it.
thank god plant survived,i was worried it was doomed
Reminds me of Mondays with my 3 children . Rain or sunshine! We hiked a 3 mile loop with our 2 happy dogs. The forest comes alive in the winter! One of my daughters was incredibly tactile but also dyslexic. She was mesmerized by Moss when it was wet. Eventually my youngest looked up during the pandemic that Moss was very good for our oxygen and began collecting moss and growing it in pots throughout our entire home. My oldest if we let her and mostly we did go barefoot she would. At the bottom of the hike there was a little Beach and the dogs could swim and the girls could put their feet in the water. It was just an absolutely lovely lovely time in their childhoods. And this went on for 6 years even in utero when I'd be pregnant since they're all 18 months apart basically. We did this hike every Monday with our dogs
Sis be so hygenic all the time and then .... lays on the floor of a book shop ! 😁
AND digs in dirt with bare hands…he he he
she probably had OCD....opened the doors using napkins
i had those exact thoughts! it’s comforting to know you can connect with someone just thru thoughts.
she let go more and more of her inner struggles of hygiene
Nice short movie
A lonely woman stuck in her routine,
Monotony has clouded her, no relationship,
Expecting that things will get better,
Each time she get a clue, be it at home in the coffee shop and in the forest, her eyes sparkle with hopes as if a dream coming true,
Many of us are living like this,
We want to know the unknowns treasures of our life, we have this burning desires to fulfill the desires or live in pursuits of them,
Here a very cautious lady using sanitizers or tissues everytime, in the pursuit of her dreams forget and ignored this very basis of her routine. That's why in the library is desperate, no hygiene rule, because the pursuit has become the focal point.
Until she discovers herself in the mirror, like when you just murdered someone and see yourself to discover your true image or your new
Yourself.
A very nice movie indeed
Well done
What cool ending❤ we ARE ALL TREADURES❤❤❤❤❤❤
My thoughts right out of my head...."I wonder if I would go that far beyond my comfort zone to follow that path?" I hope I would.
Everyone is a treasure. Not everyone finds it. Those who break from their routine and find adventure outside themselves find their real treasure. It was there the whole time. Within them. Very nice film, well done.
Thank You!
You are the treasure. Hold yourself in value. Be watchful of the signs leading you to the best version of you.
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Clue is simple and tenderly excellent, truth in innate perception
This film is not to take literally. The plot doesn’t make sense because it’s a poem. The only message is that everyone is its own treasure and that self realization is our end goal. The rest doesnt matter
I love the symbolism of the plants. At the beginning of the film, they are dying and withering, symbolizing the emptiness in Noa. At the end,they are healthy symbolizing the life in her.
The absence of color symbolizes the sadness in her life but after finding herself ( her treasure) there is vibrant colors to show bliss and true happiness.
Glad you noticed this 😁 thanks for watching
Yeah, true. In the beginning it's also combined with the empty and perfectly cleaned tables and surfaces in the house, which is kinda strange. She seems not to care much. Maybe she is too consumed with her routine, so that she doesn't see even small chances to make her life different (adventurous:)
Beautiful and Truthful we’ve been programmed to be Numb and Not Treasure ourselves also what’s around us ! In my opinion . God Bless every single Soul in their Journey
I thought all of the people were going to find each other. But no, they're still alone.
That would have been epic!
I was thinking the same.
No, that would have been Disney. You don't need another person to make you happy. First you need to be able to find happiness on your own so you can share it. Build a life so you can share. Dont expect it to all fall on the burden of another.
Great. Now I want a non-specific pill and water. Thanks again.
Living in an apartment alone and seeing that kinda message on the mirror will make one run.
For normal circumstances. She felt dying anyhow, thus willing to take risks.
Every time I break into a woman's apartment to take her on a romantic adventure, they act as if I've done something wrong! 😞
My wife of nearly 54 years leaves notes like that for me throughout the house. They usually start with "If you know what's good for you..." and I have to guess at my latest sin. These days I sleep with one eye open. There's no way I would go into that cave!
Bur seriously - very nice film.
This must be one of those rare gems of a movie that is packed with symbolism and manages to draw you in without a single word. I'll watch it again tomorrow as I'm sure there are things I missed - there always are. For now, I believe the climax is not her finding the mirror, but the part where she starts digging up bare hands in dirt. And that's about that crucial point in life - very hard to reach, but impossible not to recognize once you reach it - when the clues fall into place, when you realize that you are on the right path and that your efforts are paying off. Sometimes you can sense that moment approaching, sometimes for long, but can't quite seize it, because it only arrives by itself. And when it does, it brings the almost certain realization that your reward is indeed not far ahead.
Hi Alex, thank you for watching. I loved your interpretation.
Well said, I know exactly what you mean ...... it’s something brief and clear because you see and feel it completely
When she opens the box, the purpose is found
Very well articulated
And here I am...waiting on a random stranger. To believe in me, perhaps more then I believe in myself. Why was I born? I don’t know. Truly. I know having a good heart doesn’t seem enough. I welcome that random stranger.
I believe in you!! You got this!!
U r born out of love....u r loved nd u will be loved. Indeed God loves u
Sometimes I feel the same. I am waiting as well. Believe me those who have a good heart will see that in you and appreciate it ❤️
You were born to get to know yourself but not what you see in a mirror. The real YOU
Finding the beauty in the world when you break free from OCD. Everything was untouchable. Her hands were cleaned after eating, opening doors, shoes, etc. Plant was dying because she couldn't touch it. It is possible..........
Sometimes we need a break from our mundane lives but we don't know when, where and how. And that's where just a little push can go a very, very long way!
A very rare creation that did not use a single word, representing the moment of self-identification in our monotonous life. 💖
Life itself is a treasure! Find a way to live and enjoy the little things that we over look as just plain and mundane. Smile at your own reflection and know that you are a treasure.🥰✨
Actually, come to think of it, some really otherworldly things have happened to me in book stores and libraries across the US. Not ALWAYS, but some very interesting energy lives where BOOKS live.
How interesting to be reminded of that. #TREASURE
Not a single word, yet an entire story told.... Absolutely Beautiful. Thank You
We could take her meanderings and the directions as a metaphor for her inner journey to break out of the relentless grind in life❤
Art often uses metaphor. This film brings the viewer on a journey and how you view the film reveals where you are in this metaphorically depicted journey. It’s often scary to truly see ourselves and then to choose to live more fully than we have lived. The film had to have elemental fear to depict the resistance to change that often blocks us from seeing ourselves, our power, and the motivation to choose better what we want in life. The primary character had fear but also excitement. That was her choice and it led her to realizations that she needed in her life about herself and her choices. For those who see bogey men in this film, you’ve missed out on standing in front of a mirror and seeing YOURSELF more clearly. Your fear of what might be lurking is your block - another metaphor but this one fits precisely with what you’re choosing. It’s always up to you.
Beautiful Analysis. Thank You!
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That moment when you realize life was always about the adventure and never about the destinations
I’m glad to found this piece of art, by far this 10 minutes are worthier than several hours of Hollywood films
I don't know why, but I see it as a pathway to self-discovery and new beginnings.
Finding yourself is treasure.
You are unique.....God only made one of you....even if a twin...you are unique...xxxx. 🇬🇧🙋♀️
No dialogue. None needed. Stunning.
Life gives us messages everyday telling us not to waste our treasure with some thieves...
beautiful reminder, that all "struggles" and challenges and an invitation to adventure...
Beautiful message in this delightful movie. Made me cry. I get it.
When you go for a short film just to save time and spend double time on reading the comments and comprehending the story behind.
Is not it ridiculous.... even than you keep on watching and reading SFs
Its Real Charm of shortfilms
When people realise how precious they are!
It's about the journey, not the destination ! Everything you want in life is on the other side Fear.
I am fascinated by silent movies in 2023! Bravo the film maker!
Many times we find ourselves trapped in a monotonous life..something triggered us to stop and take a step back.. and try to find a reason to create a diversion in many ways possible. She is fortunate to find hers that gave her a more meaningful and happy life.
When ur life is so predictable your stalker decides to send u on a scavenger hunt 🤔
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Lol! 💀
Superbly directed and edited and the actress Nathalie Pownall totally nailed the character and story without saying a word. It's easy to overplay these non verbal scripts but she told the truth with every expression and every nuance of thought. Above all else, treasure yourself because then you can treasure life and with that treasure others. Beautiful film.
Treasure yourself. You're the one who knows you..don't know why am I even cry😭
After I got over the writing on the mirror and the truly terrible idea of going into a woods and then a CAVE...well, it was such a sweet story. And reminds me to do something (less creepy) like this for others. Joy and love to all who see this.
Thank you for watching. Im glad you enjoyed the story.
You can generate happiness, adventure in your own backyard, with yourself, and then bring it to others.
I love this film. I was uplifted by it and hope many more were touched by this as I was.
It is a beautiful and new way to find yourself and break with the routine
The greatest treasure is reflected for those who are courageous enough to follow the signs.
Hello Ralphie👋
Instead of thinking it was an actual person who broke in and wrote on her mirror, maybe it was a presence of her own awareness, or voice somewhere inside that was saying..."stop the monotony - live a little, if you want to be happy, you can find it and treasure it."
ya think?
A amazing movie. You & me are Treasures. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Sooo perfect. Kept expecting drugged coffee, attack in the pristine forest, even mutant poison ivy when she touched the tree! Nice to think the 'unknown' who gave the notes helped so many culturally diverse people, too...
What a beautiful way to say to someone, how important they are , and valuable life we have, each one of us , as an indivíduo!
We have stuck in to our daily stereotype life and stopped finding tiny pleasure of our hidden childhood where we use to get happy without any hard efforts, this significant movie says a lot!! 👍
A modern day silent film. I enjoyed that!
This film reminds us that the greatest treasure in our life is inside of us. Its really true.
"Every human needs to broken the daily routine and show the beauty in the world."✨
The conclusion of the story
Life is all about being alone
People will come but at the end you have be alone .....so instead of being someone's happiness first be yourself....happy for yourself, smile for yourself, do everything each and every moments of for yourself because you are worth for yourself
You are right 😊
The essence " True happiness can be found within you only".
no verbal dialogue yet most powerful presentation. lovely
*detective: "How did you know the body was at that location Ms. Noa?"
HAH!
I thought that too
Can I call my shrink?
Lol!💀
The poor librarian has to clean all of that up! XD
Lol! 💀
He earned something also.
Omg I was thinking the same😆
Sometimes you just have to just do it. No matter how scared you are. What's the most that can happen? You'll fall?
And? So what? I'm learning that as I get older. Just f'ing do it! 😊
wow,great film,life must Rich and colorful
The kidnapper be like : oh no not all of you at once
Hehe
Timing is everything
Lol! 💀
I hope he can manage all of them, it is a beautifull story about a kidnapper with heart.
Everyone should do self discovery. Nice Film.
True treasure is within... value it. Smile😊.
Sooo true! Thanks for watching
Judie this is really a beautiful movie. Thanks a lot for this.
And that is to treasure one self - a great adaptation...Bravo to all involved - the girl was great casting / everyone thereafter
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The greatest treasure in one's life is prioritizing his/herself.. We are humans not robots, we need colors, different tastes different schedules we humans, are the complex creatures on this universe... We just can't follow the same thing we just can't carry the same thing throughout our life... We are social beings, we need mobility in our every day...
The Clue amazes on so many levels...
Thank you for the reminder to us all that we are worth it.
See? Not every short needs to start with a waking up in bed scene. There's also breakfast!
WARNING If you see a shadowy figure in a hoodie leaving you notes cos he wants to meet you in the woods... DON'T GO !!! 😂😂😂
Shoot, this made me cry. So intense and deep. Thank you!!!
👍👍👍👍 Motivating uniquely!! ♥️
What a joy filled video....thank you
Glad you enjoyed it
Life gets a little boring~adventure gives us new life
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I’m nicely surprised by this short film 😊
Great story, love the adventure and the submission to the unfolding mystery. But Noa is a litterbug! 😂
I was in suspense waiting for the monster to last second. Very impressive 👍
Thanks so much for the kind words.