DEATH AND FAXES｜Award Winning Short Film (2022)

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Жыл бұрын

A man wakes up in a mysterious waiting room with no memory of how he got there or how to get out.
POST-RELEASE LAURELS:
Award of Excellence (One-Reeler Short Film Competition)
Finalist: Best Short Film (Vesuvius International Film Festival)
Nominated: Best Director (One-Reeler Short Film Competition)
LAURELS:
Winner: Best Short Film (Screen Power Film Festival)
Finalist: Best Drama Short Film (Big Fridge International Film Festival) & Best Comedy Short Film (Sandgrounder International Film Festival).
Honorable Mentions: Best Cinematography (London International Film Festival), Best Comedy (London-Worldwide Comedy Film Festival) & Best Short Film (London International Film Festival).
Selected: Best Short Film (London Lift-Off) & Best Short Film (The Short Film Showcase).
CREDITS:
Written, Produced and Directed by Erbil Shaban
Jim Schafer: Dorian Simpson
Stanley Woland: Lester Cowling
Director of Photography: Richard Allen
Production Company : Shotcaller Pictures
Production Manager : Miriam Tovia Shaban
Production Runner: Athena Christodoulou
1st AD: Ella Spottiswood
1st AC: Fanka Georgieva
DIT: Deniz Oznacar
Spark: Lewis Brown
Art Director : Fatma Shaban
Sound Recordist: Oscar Crawford
Makeup Artist: Lauren Montgomery
Edit: Deniz Oznacar and Erbil Shaban
Colour grade: Richard Allen
Camera rental: Spinning Mirror
Lighting/Grip/Lens rental: Shoot Blue
Music: Ambient Piano Loop by Peng Punker
Format : Ursa Mini Pro + ARRI Alexa XT + Atlas Orion Anamorphics

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@kirstenwinch848 Жыл бұрын

Phillips cheese steak: he used that as his order for his retiral meal...but actually cleverly used his meal choice as a way to bribe the guy to take his place. He's waited 600years for someone who wanted a philly cheesesteak to get out of purgatory

@kirstenwinch848 Жыл бұрын

Or the 600 years thing and the "finally" are all references to how long yet short time is actually there.

@miriamtovia1956 Жыл бұрын

I would sign for a Philly cheesesteak too!

@YouTubeallowedmynametobestolen Жыл бұрын

"Philly" cheesesteak. Short for "Philadelphia," its city of origin.

@danthomas6587 Жыл бұрын

Born n bred Philly native. It's gotta be a wiz wit for me. From Jim's on South.

@shelleyhartley5289 4 ай бұрын

Now I want a Philly cheese steak

@clasencoach Жыл бұрын

At least he’s stuck with a cute and joyful secretary for the next 600 years.

@BellaH9306 Жыл бұрын

Such an interesting take on the after life. Just another day in the office, only you can’t escape the office until someone young and keen to impress comes along to replace you, inadvertently freeing you from the torment. So not so different from the office really.

@erbillion Жыл бұрын

You must be an English teacher or something

@delta6335 Жыл бұрын

Best Purgatory is in the movie "Beetlejuice"

@giggabiite4417 10 ай бұрын

or just only ever talking to the same person. again and again until its finally your last day and you can leave

@nietzschebietzsche Жыл бұрын

A few weeks ago I was in the ER for a medication issue and I felt eerily close to dying. I was cold, the room was dimming, sound was getting quieter, and everything seemed slow. I remember thinking maybe I just keep living in this moment, in this hospital, for eternity -- maybe that's what death is, I thought. Maybe it just feels like living forever in a Roy Andersson scene with its relative stillness, mundaneness, and maybe humorousness in a subtle, dark way. There was something absurd about it all. There was a strange calm and a sadness too, hoping that there would be some afterlife, or some reincarnation for me to see my friends and family again. And then i was fine. But I will never be quite the same again because of that feeling. I enjoyed this take on the mundaneness of the afterlife with some palpable sadness and some comedy. It reminded me of my experience some.

@erbillion Жыл бұрын

That’s a powerful feeling, and I’m sorry that happened to you. Thanks for sharing your story, I hope you’re better now and this gives you some sort of comfort - at least knowing you’re not alone!

@koyaanisrider6943 Жыл бұрын

all the best for you from Austria, man!

@ThomasPCGuruENGINES 11 ай бұрын

Moving description, you managed to share something of universal timelessness and profound simplicity. Written and shared Like a poem; you've got it, man. Or woman. Whatever. :) It's feelings such as these that encourage belief in the spiritual, ghosts or ESP. Nice

@Bubba1960. Жыл бұрын

"You crashed, you burned, you died, you're dead" That delivery was perfect! Really enjoyed this. Thank you.

@jacquelsimon4168 11 ай бұрын

I think him not finishing breaking bad is more important the a philly cheese steak

@Malibu-ku2to Жыл бұрын

It was mesmerizing when he said you could go back to before you were born. The core of Buddhism; You are never born and you never die!!

@pakababy3710 Жыл бұрын

The one thing I don't understand...he rips that fancy bag open at the end and we don't find out what that's about. Something for his wife that he will keep for himself? Since she moved on so quickly?

@roncallahan40 Жыл бұрын

Why are there only a few people willing to bear their choice. If you would like to help this amazing director film maker start by answering this 1 question? Do you continue living a static life Or do you choose to never exist at all? Answers quite clear when you have 0 choices. Which would you choose first? Answer that and you'll truly understand his messages

@eightball2690 Жыл бұрын

Very well shot, interesting concept. We need more short films in a world that has no time.

@ricrandmfx 17 күн бұрын

This is a great short. I had a story idea many years ago about purgatory being an actual waiting room, and this just hits the nail. I think this could be expanded to either additional chapters or a longer feature. Good work 👏

@Godrules1111 Жыл бұрын

Living is a lifetime, death is only minutes in that lifetime. And we will do anything to hold on that lifetime, even in death.

@SMtWalkerS Жыл бұрын

Loved it. Death doesn't free from endless, boring, office prison. The waiting room reminded me of the waiting room in "Beetlejuice". Hell must be being stuck in the waiting room of the MVD!

@roncallahan40 Жыл бұрын

Can you see my comment?

@stevenyafet 2 ай бұрын

That was the best scene, it made the movie.

@user-ec4vf4hx9k Жыл бұрын

I found this video on accident And it's so great The production quality is so high This video deserves alot more love and attention

@erbillion Жыл бұрын

I think we all could do with a bit more love and attention! Thank you for your kind words, they mean a lot 🙏🏼

@liquidmagma Жыл бұрын

"by" accident.

@kimmyb33 9 ай бұрын

@@liquidmagmaare you serious? 😂 Grammar police 👮 sheesh!

@liquidmagma 9 ай бұрын

@@kimmyb33 Yeah, I'm serious. People need to know when they're uneducated. You might qualify.

@carriespider8438 Жыл бұрын

Your next client is coming… that must mean he has been there a while already😮

@thomashockman4972 Ай бұрын

Writer had lunch with a friend who said "I'ld sell my soul for a philly cheese steak right now."

@jkpproductions8982 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely perfect. Such a unique concept, so drawing and surprisingly emotional. Simply perfect in every aspect. The fullest compliments to the creator, this one is a must see 👏🏼

@erbillion 9 ай бұрын

Wow! Thank you very kindly for that comment. I’m glad you enjoyed it. I’m shooting another short at the end of the month so keep an eye out soon!

@bjb7587 Жыл бұрын

Man. When he bit into that Philly cheese steak, I could *taste* it!

@tonymarzocco8962 Жыл бұрын

This was wonderful! I could see purgatory as that old PC computer with dial up & floppy discs. Not quite Hell there but certainly not a Mac Book Pro with 4K resolution.Heaven.!

@henrimatisse7481 Жыл бұрын

the first man's jacket was "timeworn". The point was be there for your loved ones. no matter how short

@Aurabora54321 Ай бұрын

Dorian is a natural, gifted actor who held this film together and grounded it. Interesting examination of eternity, ambition and motivation, as well as the temporal.

@danielhalverson406 Жыл бұрын

I love the clash of these two philosophies. Subtly done! Good work

@cgsschaefer Жыл бұрын

Great Short .. Especially cause my name is Schaefer too

@masteryouraudition Жыл бұрын

Dorian, you are a good actor. Keep believing in yourself and your talent! Blessings

@jojoanggono3229 11 ай бұрын

Such a bizarre conundrum but I kind of like it.

@brylie8851 Жыл бұрын

made me have an existential crisis. loved it!

@irqed6390 Жыл бұрын

What I'm getting is that the office worker was trying to trick him into signing the contract to stay. Not totally sure though. I thoroughly enjoyed this! Great work.

@roncallahan40 Жыл бұрын

What would you choose? Stay = as close to status quo as living....we are are him Or never exist at all?

@vibhadeshpande6925 Жыл бұрын

This got me to think ... in many ways about many things that aren't said upfront!! Great film

@amadeusmphoto 10 ай бұрын

Just saw the main actor in an Amazon commercial!! This is so cool!!!

@sassycat1825 Жыл бұрын

Very good job. Everything. The whole production from start to end and every little piece of it. Wanna see more.

@Dr.Schnabel Жыл бұрын

Interesting re- visiting thd time I grew up. Seems every teenager is going through the same process, same thoughts, fantasies and questions. That was such a nice, innocent, idealistic time. I assume the same happened in all generations before just without the cinematography.

@freegee5790 Жыл бұрын

It's the Amazon prime guy! Go, chef!!

@andreeabratu5371 Жыл бұрын

I found this film on accident and I really enjoyed it! It is surprising and has really good actors in it ! I hope it gets more attention! thanks :))

@liquidmagma Жыл бұрын

"by" accident.

@claracantu6753 Жыл бұрын

I too ran into it watching it now.

@alexclairmont Жыл бұрын

I've never had a Philly cheesesteak either... and now I really want one lol

@cecefil Жыл бұрын

Jim's going to do a great job. They knew he was coming

@biglakejudy Жыл бұрын

Memento Mori Ah, the older I get the more intense life becomes.

@GentlyUsedOreos Жыл бұрын

It's definitely a twist! Love all of this!

@barrahart Жыл бұрын

Masterful.

@michalexanduardo Жыл бұрын

Very nice Production, congrats! I have a lot to think after this… Jajajaja

@erbillion Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@TiagoNuremberg 11 ай бұрын

This sure makes you think and feel. Thank you! ❤❤

@patricknullo4196 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@TheAspiringCentenarian 10 ай бұрын

The Good Place Spinoff! I love it

@cobbetlprogrammer1344 Жыл бұрын

Very Well Done. Chers!

@carterTV1000 Жыл бұрын

Just watched this while looking for so thing else. Glad i watched it. great short film.

@dimasmontanarimastronardi1584 3 ай бұрын

Really surprising incredible

@digitalimager4946 5 ай бұрын

Brilliant.

@djilalibereksireguige7086 Жыл бұрын

I chose this short movie for my presentation, really really like it

@erbillion Жыл бұрын

I’m honoured, thank you! What was your presentation about and how did it go?

@djilalibereksireguige7086 Жыл бұрын

@@erbillion for the presentation I had to selekt short movie and do the analysis and also the movie has to have a moral/lesson. I watched too many movies but none of em got my attention I really liked this one because it has everything I was looking for especially the open end. I even made up an ending from my imagination. And it went so well

@aadimalaviya4298 Жыл бұрын

@@djilalibereksireguige7086 what kind of things did you put into the analysis?

@djilalibereksireguige7086 Жыл бұрын

@@aadimalaviya4298 I mentioned the basics first , and then focused on the lessons in this short movie + gave my own opinion ( I personally thought that all this might be a nightmare or he is in coma ) and I added and end to it

@cappsie1 Жыл бұрын

Loved this. More, please. Not sure why or how you've only a few subscribers, but now you have one more.

@erbillion Жыл бұрын

Thank you very kindly! I’ve got a bunch more scripts to shoot but it’s rather costly. Maybe I should start a Patreon!

@cappsie1 Жыл бұрын

@@erbillion I'd be interested in learning more about your processes. I know that ideas and scripts are easy but planning and shooting are the costly parts. Would you be happy to speak directly, email, etc.?

@erbillion Жыл бұрын

@@cappsie1 yes of course, I’d be happy to! Find me on instagram @erbillion and send me a message, and we can exchange emails there :)

@lindaross783 Жыл бұрын

There is a wonderful Japanese film called Afterlife. Superb. Reminded a teeny but of this only much better. Dig around to find it so worth it. I will too!! I need to see it again.

@erbillion Жыл бұрын

Hey Linda! Thank you for watching and for the recommendation, I shall check it out!

@ghassanal-balushi1127 Жыл бұрын

AMAZING FILM, AMAZING STORY TELLING.

@MISTERKIC Жыл бұрын

Cheers!❤👍👍👍👍👍👍

@mamlak4714 4 ай бұрын

Thank you

@TheComedyGeek 11 ай бұрын

That was superb. Perfectly shot, every line delivered well,. really made you feel the plot in your bones.

@erbillion 11 ай бұрын

Wow! Very nicely put, thank you. And thanks for taking the time to watch it!

@kenbihler7175 Жыл бұрын

wow, really well done. best i've seen in a while. ❤

@darkknight8643 Жыл бұрын

Wait, the first guy had his clothes all missed up and a bit torn and when he said he didn’t choose doesn’t that mean he committed suicide? I head an old joke about if you kill your self you spend eternity as an office worker in purgatory.

@erbillion Жыл бұрын

Interesting observation! Thanks for sharing, hope you enjoyed the short :)

@joefelice5062 Жыл бұрын

Beetlejuice

@zappababe8577 Жыл бұрын

That was mentioned in the film "Beetlejuice". Idk if it was already a joke or if that joke originated with the film?

@joshishere96 Жыл бұрын

Become an engram. Johnny silverhand style

@darkknight8643 Жыл бұрын

@@joefelice5062 I knew I heard from a movie but it’s been years since I last saw it, thanks for reminding me.

@bemieliahu433 Жыл бұрын

Excellent. There are very few good films like this one in this jungle.

@danielhanawalt4998 Жыл бұрын

Unusual film with an unusual idea. Nice work.

@karenhall5878 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting short film. Enjoyed watching

@noelvisions 9 ай бұрын

Wow! I could definitely watch a feature-long film on this concept!

@erbillion 9 ай бұрын

I’d love to turn it into a limited series!

@andriesgrabowsky2717 Жыл бұрын

I like the large pot of marmite behind the cofee cup.

@katlehto Жыл бұрын

Love it ❤️❤️

@Scottishrepublic Жыл бұрын

Brilliant

@qasn Жыл бұрын

Cool!

@bcnuqt2011 Жыл бұрын

Interesting everyone's intake of this video. Great job

@RankinMsP Жыл бұрын

This was different. Well conceptualised and very thoughtful. Great acting and dialogue. Well done

@erbillion Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Pat! Glad you enjoyed it!

@rajadurai3157 Жыл бұрын

Such a great work sir. All the best!!

@erbillion Жыл бұрын

Thank you, and you!

@jackiechan8840 Жыл бұрын

Very good. Needs more views

@cronelilith2830 5 ай бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed this amazing video. Creates a whole new spin on things.

@erbillion 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@Rogue-A.I. Жыл бұрын

I loved this so much, I hope to see more, this was really good.

@keiretsu1 Жыл бұрын

What a great short film. Really enjoyed that.

@erbillion Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!

@pi4313 Жыл бұрын

the solution to getting out of purgatory is to retire early - so just retire early?

@HookBeak_66 Жыл бұрын

Much like Mr. Shaeffer's Philly Cheese Steak, it's something you may not have tried, but this existential waiting room, will surround your initial thoughts with confusion, hopefully all will become clear in the fullness of time.

@HookBeak_66 Жыл бұрын

From Collins Dictionary: You use 'existential' fear, anxiety & other feelings that are caused by thinking about human existence & death.

@americanpancakelive 11 ай бұрын

Amazing writing. This is totally depressing on one hand, and on the other totally beautiful.

@erbillion 10 ай бұрын

I actually wrote it as a comedy 🎭 thank you for watching and sharing your kind words!

@MovieReviewer-ic8uo Жыл бұрын

Good work ! good cast

@paulhardy8245 Жыл бұрын

I read a short story very similar to this, can't remember who it was, maybe Stephen King. Instead of faxes they used some kind of tube delivery system and when Mr Schafer chose he made the decision to go back with all these grand plans of changing things in his life. Of course it doesn't work like that and he went back to the moment of birth and lived his life exactly the same way on yeah to have the exact same meeting in purgatory, yet again, upon his death. And yes, I'm sure it was Stephen King. Great short, thanks for making it.

@erbillion Жыл бұрын

Wow, that’s a cool story! Thanks for sharing it, maybe I read it a long time ago and it was in my subconscious while writing. Glad you enjoyed it!

@micheller. Жыл бұрын

Made me think of that short story, too! Definitely Stephen King. It’s called “Afterlife” I think.

@paulhardy8245 Жыл бұрын

@@micheller. I think you're right lol I went through my collection of Kings books of short stories right after I posted this but I already forgot the name. I'll have to look again when I get home.

@SF-fb6lv Жыл бұрын

That was great! Totally engaging; very good acting!

@tamsmith6751 11 ай бұрын

Great acting & Great Story...

@harddriverecordingandfilmsNY Жыл бұрын

Well done all!!

@Borderline_BaS 3 ай бұрын

The premise of this is really close to "A Pure Formality", with Depardieu and Polanski. Huge recommendation.

@directorjayalex Жыл бұрын

top notch! I like the concept !

@davestaircrazedlocalactor7949 Жыл бұрын

Favorite thing in a while.

@orlandolopez4410 Жыл бұрын

Now I want a Philly cheese stake

@Spritebite001 Жыл бұрын

Nice work! 😊

@emergentform1188 Жыл бұрын

Haha great stuff, bravo!

@1bertoimagemaker Жыл бұрын

amazing work. Best regards from Brazil

@erbillion Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment. Hola to my friends in Brazil!

@BigSmella 11 ай бұрын

This is a Stephen King short, in collection The Bazaar of Bad Dreams

@ceespamnow5278 Жыл бұрын

He's never had a Philly Cheesestake😲.

@horseeatsdogfood5721 11 ай бұрын

This is such a great short film! It's as brilliant as it is charming! It's a trying balancing act to juxtapose a charming dryly witted office afterlife with such poignant intrigues on life after death and human nature, but damn does this film pull it off, and in a breezy 12 minutes as well!

@erbillion 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing such kind thoughts! I’m glad you liked it!

@hannathompson7998 Жыл бұрын

Ok so what was in the bag?? Any thoughts guys?

@jackb1000 5 ай бұрын

This a fun and quirky film. I loved it!

@erbillion 5 ай бұрын

Thank you Jack! Glad you enjoyed it! Stay tuned for more in a couple of months!

@TrzGamess Жыл бұрын

Cold

@Arateenteras 2 ай бұрын

👏🏻enjoyed this parody, ending up in a purgatory like that office, cannot think of anything worse 😂 Death seems quite a taboo subject .Im speaking from experience, having a terminal cancer, being close to death myself with palliative care.Its an ingenious approach , not only to death but to how we really spend our days whilst we are living and well.Congratulations.

@erbillion 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed it, and I appreciate you for taking the time to watch it and comment 🙏🏼 Thank you for sharing your story. I suppose it’s just like Stanley… “I’m sorry. Is that what you’re supposed to say?” I am sorry that you’re going through this. But I’m glad you can find the humour in it, and as an old quote I heard once goes “death is so sad, we must laugh at it”. Really, it could be worse. You could spend 600 years to eternity working a desk job where not even death can free you! I’ve actually got another film with a similar subject. It’s very nearly finished, and will go through the festival circuit for a year before I release it online. But I’d like to share it with you, if you’d like to see it. If you have instagram, just message me on @erbillion and give me your email or something! All the best, and keep finding the humour in existing!

@manzell Ай бұрын

Plague Doctor goes uncredited!

@blackhawkvisuals6275 Жыл бұрын

Niceeeee!!! This was an enjoyable film!!

@user-xo3hj6sb6u 10 ай бұрын

i absolutely love how their idea of hell is a corporate office.

@thibod07 Жыл бұрын

Phillips cheese steak must be pretty good! I hope he gets to eat one between each of his customers from the waiting room. I knew it fax technology is here to stay for a long time! 😁😁😁😁

@liquidmagma Жыл бұрын

"Philly".

@Solarpunk_SciFi 7 ай бұрын

OK, but if an ambidextrous person got two pens and signed both contracts at the same time, would their soul take a screenshot?

@jivanvasant Жыл бұрын

DIVE IN PLOT TWIST [11:34] Jim Schafer, the newest purgatory interviewer, dives into a boutique gift sack decorated with pink and gold hearts and pink ribbon handles. Guess what's inside? Maybe some Godiva Chocolates for his loyal wife.

@Psycho250785 Жыл бұрын

So they’ve turned Purgatony into a movie after all. :)

@mshavrotscanadianuniversit6234 3 ай бұрын

I need to know what was in the bag that made him chuckle? I’m surprised that that wasn’t everyone’s first question. It looks like a baby gift, maybe his wife had just given birth? Very interesting! Glad I hit PLAY!