A short action-comedy narrative exploring a young boy's escape into a fantasy world, with the assistance of his supportive teacher.
The Assignment: Edit a short film that oscillates between action and comedy with heart. Then, cut it down into a concise sizzle that highlights the main elements of the original vision.
Commercial Short. 2024. 03:52.
Roles: Editor, Sound Editor, DIT
Director: Annette Reilly
Deliverables: x1 Full Length, x1 Trailer
FROM THE EDITING ROOM
Sizzles are elevator pitches; get your word in quickly, and leave the audience wanting more. Tabletop Club wasn't always that. ​
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Originally, it was twice as long as the finished product. We spent more time in the classroom, and featured some great comedic beats that better established the dynamic between teacher and student.
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You have to kill your darlings. Pitches are intolerant of tangents, no matter how funny they might be, and we had a show to sell. I chopped the length down by half, tightening up the classroom sequence and cutting back to the fantasy action quicker.
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The result is a polished statement that captures the balancing act of two narrative threads, without overstaying its welcome.
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