THE PERFECT BOY | Omeleto
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ธ.ค. 2024
- A woman builds a perfect boyfriend.
THE PERFECT BOY is used with permission from Liz Waters. Learn more at / hachachaproductions .
Daisy is sick of online dating -- tired of bad dates, wasted time and lack of serious options. One night, she uses materials she finds around her house to mold together a "perfect boy" in a fit of sleep-deprived delusion To her surprise, her "magical thinking" works, and her best boyfriend arrives on the scene. He's a good listener, caring, sensitive, affectionate and really into Daisy.
Daisy is thrilled and seemingly happy with her new boyfriend, much to her sarcastic roommate Emily's skepticism. But once word gets out, their house is inundated with desperate women, eager for Daisy to magically make perfect boyfriends for them. In the tumult, Daisy realizes the limits of perfection, as well as her perfect boy's very real faults.
Directed by Liz Waters from a script written by Alexandra Andreoni, who also plays the role of Daisy, this fun, lighthearted short comedy has a wry, knowing quality, as if winking about the ridiculousness of online dating and the way it can enable impossible romantic expectations. Brought to life with bright, fast-paced visuals, its clever, effervescent writing also pokes fun at the conventions of the romantic comedy film, complete with montages and acoustic guitar ballads. It all makes for a clever, entertaining watch that isn't afraid to laugh at itself or at how our expectations have warped modern courtship.
The narrative starts with Daisy in a pit of exhaustion with online dating and going through a dark, manic night of the soul, portrayed by Andreoni with screwball energy. In her mania, Daisy manages to create a boy that fulfills all the items on her boyfriend wishlist -- basically, a male version of herself, according to Emily, with appropriate opinions and steady, unwavering adoration. The film gathers momentum with the boyfriend's arrival, played by actor Donato De Luca with solicitousness and just the right amount of self-satisfaction. Daisy jumps right into a relationship, thinking all her dreams have come true.
The boy is there to adore Daisy and be adored in return, but when things get hectic and then out-of-control, Daisy realizes that the boy might not be so perfect after all. As the storytelling careens to a funny, hectic conclusion, THE PERFECT BOY is a classic case of "Be careful what you ask for" because in getting it, Daisy realizes perfection is actually not so perfect after all. In the crisis, she realizes a real relationship isn't just a constant stream of validation, but working together to create something real and durable. Now if she can just get the pack of crazed ladies at her door to realize it as well -- though judging from their relentlessness, it might take awhile.
This feels like an episode of Regular Show. Very creative and chaotic. I like it.
Appreciate your feedback - so glad you liked it!
very chaotic indeed
I thought it was awesome. Gives me hope for a no budget, short film.
Always remember, the movie that defined the Zombie was Night of The Living Dead and was made for a few dollars. The actors were all students, no one knew how to make a movie, but NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD is a classic. Good luck!
@@patriciafeehan7732 Wow. Thank you for that info.
@@eugenetswong
It is the Truth. No one outside of Haiti ever heard the word Zombie. Until a few creative people made a movie, using an old empty house, torn clothes and great makeup. It takes a troupe. Steven Spielberg’s first movie was Duel, he used a Tanker Truck chasing an automobile. Dennis Weaver plays the part of the automobile driver, you never see the driver of the Tanker Truck. Both of these movies are cinema master pieces and Duel is only 45mins.
Outstanding work! Keep going.
@@patriciafeehan7732 Thank you for this. It's inspiring.
I'm disturbed that you mentioned Haiti & zombies. Somebody else mentioned that in the context of witchcraft, and some kind of drug that ruins lives. It's sad.
@@eugenetswong
It was just to let you know, they found a frightening topic and developed a dramatic story. There have been several well written episodes on Omelto.
The writer creator, the actors and little set background may become a classic piece.
For instance, The Kiss of The Spider Woman, is basically two men in a prison cell, yet Roal Julia and John Hurt were both nominated for an Academy Award. John Hurt won the Oscar for best supporting actor. A two man script, fascinating movie. These were all low budget and well written using great performers.
Keep creating. Never give up and always enjoy what you are doing for a living. Cinema in any form is an Art. Cheers! Best Wishes!
This is… delightfully weird. 😊 My only question is can I have one too?
Counter question: do you really want one?! 👀
This is a delightfully clever short film with great production values! Highly recommended and very much worth your time!
I have never had a video recommendation that said posted 2 seconds ago 🤣
This Director should make Adult swim shows or something.
This was really entertaining, campy and fun. The whole cast and crew did a wonderful job.
Thank you for your comment. It means so much!
Love this short film!! And such a great cast and crew!
That hiss...
🐍🐍🐍
@@HaChaChaProductions No, 🧟♀🧟♀🧟♀
Alexandra, Liz and cast, y’all did a fantastic job. 👍👍 This was funny and creepy at the same time. Loved it! ❤
I guess I'm officially old. I cannot fathom trying to meet a potential partner from an app.👵
Honestly, we're jealous!
Haha! That was Great!!
THANK YOU! Appreciate you!
Fun ! ( and maybe spot on ? )
Makes ya’ think 😉 lol
Unfortunately! 🤣
Love this, so much fun
We're glad you had fun! We had fun making it :)
So fun!!! Love the twist!!
Yay thank you!! 😊
What was the twist?
omg looove it!!
What a great film! I am so impressed by this creative take!
This is much like "I feel Fantastic" video, instead it's a girl who created the perfect boy for her life.
But is he really perfect...? Hmm....
Loved it ❤
We are so glad to hear it!
I liked it.
Thank you!!
LOL, this was a fun one!
amazing work!
Oh dear 😅
This was funny
Thanks for the laughs!
Stay for end scene 😂
Do you, too, have a Masterpiece Theatre box set?
Very prescient! Congrats team.
Lol the montage band!! This was so fun and creative.
So wait does that mean dating apps good??
Also freaking hilarious. This was such a funny twist and use of breaking the fourth wall
Nothing about first dates is good!!
That was funny.
Thanks for the laughs!
فيلم قصير ممتع ورائع 🤩😍🤩
Cute
and
enjoyable.
Humorous.
But,
what if?
Nahhh
_____
BUT WHAT IF!!!!!
Fun movie (but what happened to the cushion? 7:01 then 7:09)
The zombies ate it
Lotsa fun.
Rookie scripting and/or directing mistake @ 2:36. And that is just one example. I must admit I cannot figure out whether this film is _deliberately_ cringily bad or whether that is the brilliance of it. Either way, some further polishing would do it good.
Dead Internet Theory is real.
Boy? Do they...have something against calling men.....men? Genuine question and not trying to stir up anything❤
I think it's a slang term of endearment. 🤔 But you are right, it's weird.
It's not like women date manfriends. They date boyfriends. I do agree that it is weird, though.
Because masculinity is incomplete without the capacity for love. Anything short of that in any areas of our lives , we are just boys.
Song @9:24.... Instrumental link plz?
@HeathAllyn ?!
@duncancoe yes but I can't find the instrumental version
Sorry Omeleto. Not one of your better ones.
“The Other Morgan” was literally so good 😭
Weird Science is much better.
It’s not for everyone but we had fun making it and are very proud!
First year film school project?