Miss Barton's Famous Cakes - Noir Short Film

Рет қаралды 173,941

4 жыл бұрын

On a stormy night, two detectives come knocking on Miss Barton's door to discuss dark matters surrounding her world-famous cakes.
CAST & CREW
Written & Directed and Edited by Jared Hirsch and Nelson Vicens
Starring Lauren LaVera, Michael Doherty and Charlie McElveen
Cinematography by Gino Varisano
Music by Connor Griffin
Color by Jason Druss
Sound by Jesse Kennedy
Executive Producers- Peter Moller, Douglas Volk, Christine Volk
Assistant Director- Jon Carson
Produced by Natassia Kuronen
Production Design by Brynn Hacket
Wardrobe by Hannah Thomases
Gaffer- Zachary Van Heel
Key Grip- Kevin Gallagher
FESTIVALS
Philadelphia Film Festival Official Selection
Edmonton International Film Festival Tastiest Food Film
D.C Shorts International Film festival Official Selection
Moscow Shorts 2019 Best Short Film
That Film Festival Finalist

Пікірлер: 587

@caseyohara4706 2 жыл бұрын

The actress Lauren LaVera (I think?) did a fantastic job here! Her style is so true to form and her voice really sells the character! Well done!

@billmurray7473 Жыл бұрын

THIS is a movie genre that Seriously needs a Comeback. Now More Than Ever.

@thissucksiwannagobac 4 ай бұрын

Wow! The whole cast was amazing, but that one Detective had the 1940’s patter DOWN. If you close your eyes, it’s like you’re listening to a 1940’s radio noir. Spot effin’ on. The whole short was amazing. More, please.

@NyghtDarkwatch 3 жыл бұрын

This is 1000% true to the Noir genre. Costumes, set, dialogue, acting nuances --a joy to watch. Kudos to cast and crew!

@TheloniousCube 10 ай бұрын

No, it really isn't. It's an okay suspense film, but it's not remotely noir

@gardengatesopen 9 ай бұрын

I agree with NyghtDarkWatch. True noir & a joy to watch! AND now I want cake!

@deaddocreallydeaddoc5244 9 ай бұрын

No, it isn't! This is a kinky horror film, closer to the Boris Karloff "Thriller" series of the late 1950s, and early 50s. A Film Noir is typically a crime-based film, not a Gothic Horror/Comedy.

@johngore7744 9 ай бұрын

There should have been drinks and cigarettes.

@TheloniousCube 9 ай бұрын

@@deaddocreallydeaddoc5244 It's false advertising

@joytekb 3 жыл бұрын

Only explanation why this has soo little views is that you level of filmmaking don't deserve this platform. Best short movie i have seen here by far.

@peoplezoo 3 жыл бұрын

That means a lot...

@sherryab3964 10 ай бұрын

100% agree!

@liseromar3212 2 жыл бұрын

The make up artist in me did a little wiggle in my seat at the close up of the little tear running down her cheek, and I saw how true to the era her face make up was... Powder-tastical! ❤️ It's the attention paid to all those little details that made watching this such a gas. Kudos!

@e.l.france5136 11 ай бұрын

Yes, I thought the tear (and the lighting on her cheek) was perfection. Your comment made me miss the old format of imdb

@MisterG2323 4 жыл бұрын

The copy for the newspaper clippings is a sly touch. Superb slice of cinematic cake, this.

@JustWill6969 4 жыл бұрын

Well written AND well shot? Why doesn't this have more views?!

@christinamacneal4107 3 жыл бұрын

Stupid film

@RossRossiter 2 жыл бұрын

Because the Kardasians

@juju10683 Жыл бұрын

because people don't like either one of those things lol

@jonesohneindiana Жыл бұрын

Also well acted

@freesaxon6835 Жыл бұрын

It should have more views!

@mustangbrown5068 10 ай бұрын

3 years late to this party. You tube algorithm failed me until today . Would have watched this day 1!

@Teerapatkongrat 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is so freaking brilliant, the music, the lighting, the camera movement. the acting, the story, the suspense. This is certainly the best Noir short film on youtube.

@peoplezoo 3 жыл бұрын

Hell of a review!

@geraldmahoney4856 10 ай бұрын

And the lightning at the right time.

@Heffalumpswoozles85 10 ай бұрын

Actually, the lighting sucks. It’s too soft and diffused. Films from this era were shot with hard lighting with a lot more contrast and low dynamic range. Everyone these days always gets the lighting wrong when trying to do period pieces.

@geraldmahoney4856 10 ай бұрын

@@Heffalumpswoozles85 lightning not lightning.

@Heffalumpswoozles85 10 ай бұрын

@@geraldmahoney4856 You replied to the wrong person. I didn’t write “lightning”.

@NebulousJ 3 жыл бұрын

The night night at the end is hysterical

@ginaleith1510 Жыл бұрын

Omg I came here to say this 😂 'Night night.'

@dreamer9375 9 ай бұрын

Everything about this video screams excellence. The actors, music, cinematography, clothes, ambience. Just top-notch.

@johngore7744 9 ай бұрын

That guys beard didn’t look right for the 1950s. He looked like a hobo.

@joyyoung3108 4 жыл бұрын

This is beautifully shot. The play of shadows and light are amazing. There's tension and suspense mixed with humor. Great job.

@peoplezoo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks joy!

@ianchandler4649 Жыл бұрын

What an indelible short! It’s gripping, atmospheric, and well acted. Wish the Hollywood industry would do more noir films, but I know that good writing doesn’t always translate to decent box-office numbers.

@richsenecal Жыл бұрын

This is a fantastic movie! It reminds me of Twilight Zone episodes back in the early 60s. Very well done!

@peoplezoo Жыл бұрын

That and “Alfred Hitchcock Presents” were our biggest references for this

@nagarajnanjagol 3 жыл бұрын

I don't understand why such a terrific movie has not reached many people

@peoplezoo 3 жыл бұрын

Because then it won't be cool anymore

@Muirmaiden 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love this! Extremely well-acted, well-shot, with fantastic music, a treat for a noir fan like myself!

@katashley1031 9 ай бұрын

Honestly, as an industry veteran I'm genuinely impressed. Beautifully filmed, wonderful music, some good dark comedic moments and suspense, perfectly ambiguous ending. Really just the facial hair and perhaps some lighting tweaks here and there and it's about perfect.

@peoplezoo 9 ай бұрын

This means a lot.

@ericjohnson6634 9 ай бұрын

I'm glad I'm not the only one for whom the facial hair stood out as a glaring anachronism.

@johngore7744 9 ай бұрын

Me too the only men with beards like that in the 50s were sleeping on park benches.

@jessicaheger1880 Ай бұрын

They just escaped an insane asylum. The facial hair seemed believable to me.

@robertwalker5521 Ай бұрын

How do you know that the first pair are criminals...and the second pair are true police ........instead of the REVERSE?

@meo8256 10 ай бұрын

I like this kind of storys. Even look vintage i still can felt my heart's start rising when the two detective shows to that women the scratches picture that look like them. I mean they actually the butcher boys who get escape from that prison. Thanks god that women so smart and not panicked. She finally save...❤❤❤

@peoplezoo 10 ай бұрын

glad you liked!

@hsefilms5994 3 жыл бұрын

This gave me chills! I should not have watched this so late at night. Absolutely fantastic job.

@ringozeitgeist Жыл бұрын

Excellent! The acting, writing, sets, camera work, and costumes are all first rate! So much attention to detail, I have to wonder why the one actor kept his beard. On a cop, in this time period? No way. She would have known immediately that he was a fake and not let them in the house. Also, though the fedoras are period, the way they're being worn is not. For detectives, it would have been snap brim or nothing. But enough quibbling. It's all terrific!

@john-thomaschavez8306 3 жыл бұрын

Very well-done! The writing, acting, setting, and cinematography was all good, and the 4:3 aspect ratio wasn't just a nice callback to classic noir films, but also helped add to the suspense, as the boxier screen gave the impression of the protagonist feeling trapped. I also loved the use of lighting and shadows, as is must for any good noir film. But one thing that really stood out with the contrast of light and shadows was use of the lighting, especially when building up to the film's climax. Overall great job!

@peoplezoo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the thoughtful review, John! Glad you enjoyed the lighting! Will pass the message on to our DP!

@bumfuzzles1936 3 жыл бұрын

What an awesome film! Makes me so joyful to find such hidden gems on youtube! Hope you all reach the audience this film truly deserves. Beautiful!

@afg3643 3 жыл бұрын

great theme and movie...and them showing respect towards the film noir era...the dialogue...the b/w film and narrative with interwoven content...the film noir era would admire and be so proud..her acting... inquisitive, scared and cunning-superbly accomplished-just my "touche" for the film. In the days when men wore hats, you take off the hat in house.... if there was an academy award for acting in "short" movie's Lauren laverna should win best actress award...her mannerisms, authentic looks and gestures... beautiful and amazing...

@pretzeltime3900 10 ай бұрын

Been watching KZfaq videos for years. Just today this video was recommended. Why just now when this video was posted 3 years ago. It’s a wonderful short film. It should be recommended more often to more people.

@peoplezoo 10 ай бұрын

For 3 years this film was getting very few views. Then randomly a couple months ago it started taking off… Why? No damn clue. The algorithm I guess?

@Dagothownsneravar 2 жыл бұрын

this deserves to be a big screen movie

@katekarp3494 10 ай бұрын

Masterpiece! You saw the turn but it didn't matter. It was so well--er, executed. Didn't go over the top, even with the thunder crash before one of the men said "Butcher Boys." Want to see more by this director.

@andrestarga007 3 жыл бұрын

The BEST short film I've ever seen on youtube. Its incredibly well shot and set. Also superb acting. Thank you for this

@danielhanawalt4998 Жыл бұрын

Something special about black and white films, especially with a little sinister twist. Well done.

@trevorbailey730 2 жыл бұрын

I just watched the film, and it's so good. It's well shot, edited, and the acting is phenomenal. You should submit it to ALTER, and Short Of The Week, because this is up their alley. 🍻

@anikeshmidya4882 3 жыл бұрын

I have seen quite a few noir shorts on KZfaq but I have to say this one takes the cake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . **Literally**

@roringusanda2837 10 ай бұрын

Get out! 😮👉

@shuga1313 11 ай бұрын

This is noir perfection !!! Such an awesome film that I'm thrilled to have found . Kudos to the beautiful and talented lead actress and tremendous applause to the creative minds that bought this jewel into existence . More please !

@peoplezoo 11 ай бұрын

check out our other work! More shorts coming soon as well!

@shuga1313 11 ай бұрын

@@peoplezoo I definitely will ! Can't wait to see what the next masterpiece is !!!

@deaddocreallydeaddoc5244 9 ай бұрын

This is not Film Noir. It's a Horror/Comedy. FN is about crime or dark human drama.

@lordmullog 2 жыл бұрын

Extraordinary well made. Good story with a cool twist and great atmosphere. The cinematography is astonishing as well. The old Film Noir Vibe is really coming through in every way. Music, framing, camera movement. Came across it and loved it.

@melodymantra 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing...this is pure art🔥🔥🔥 Views are less because this video is only for legends....keep the good work...love from India

@Funky374 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely, lovely, lovely Miss Barton

@dhananjaymishra7827 3 жыл бұрын

I just stopped breathing in various scenes It's an amazing artwork

@Mr_Guy_Fella 2 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic. What a masterclass on film noir cinematic style! It's excellently crafted with music and tension. It baffles me this doesn't have more views.

@Paraprax 2 жыл бұрын

Riveting! You three come off as actual movie stars, not just amateurs roped into played the part. This was a delight.

@cathryncampbell8555 Жыл бұрын

This is a little slice of film noir Heaven! Now I yearn for a special cinnamon-infused cake....

@theGhoulman Жыл бұрын

At the end I went aloud; "Oh, I liiike her".

@shitchops 4 жыл бұрын

VERY NICE FOLKS !! What was the budget and miss barton is a babe, damn.

@magicpanda-xuk5007 11 ай бұрын

As soon as the detectives left I said "Theres gonna be a knock at the door and 2 detectives 100%" I was so happy I guessed it

@michaelcarpenter4065 8 ай бұрын

Just seeing this for the first time. You perfectly captured the noir feel….the shadows, the music, and the acting were beautiful.

@RaihanHossain-kq5py 15 күн бұрын

Haha.... the filmmakers just built up the suspense, and every time we expected violence, defied. There were no escaped murderers, no detectives or no poisned cake slices. Just bunch of recipe hunters...... however the making of the film is impeccable. True noir (minus the violence).......and I want to taste the cake.

@Chr.U.Cas2216 Жыл бұрын

👍👌👏 Oh WOW, simply fantastic!

@beingheardmedia6339 10 ай бұрын

This was SO GOOD!!!!!!! BRILLIANT concept. Bravo for shooting in Black and White (people seem to have forgotten how beautiful black and white films were). I fell in love with this film 2 seconds after it started. Oh! I need sequel. PLEASE!!!!!!! My first thought was Hitchcock does cake. But now I think it's more Stephen King meets Practical Magic 40s style. Please do a sequel!!!!

@peoplezoo 10 ай бұрын

Check out our other work as well. More films are coming soon!

@beingheardmedia6339 10 ай бұрын

@@peoplezoo I'll do that. Thanks!

@aidan8151 2 жыл бұрын

This is incredible, the ligthing is absoloutely impeccable and works brilliantly with the classic cinematography, well done team this film deserves way more views😀

@arturd.7329 Жыл бұрын

MasterPIECE

@bayvillalobos9148 11 ай бұрын

Truly great. The lady really has that elegant charm from the past.

@lilquentint2447 10 ай бұрын

Love everything about it, especially Lauren’s and the detective’s performance. She’s one of the best final girls in the current horror genre. Overall very talented people on this production, kudos!

@SuperChicken666 10 ай бұрын

Well written, well directed, well acted. Costumes were spot on. Even the smoke detector over the front door couldn't detract from the noir feel. ❤

@peoplezoo 10 ай бұрын

Shhhhh 😂

@kylebrewer9582 11 ай бұрын

I liked it very much! Got confused towards the ending 🧐 But it also made me hungry 😂

@kimerlyhogan6567 10 ай бұрын

I’m STILL confused about the ending!

@curtisrobinson7962 10 ай бұрын

I agree. Q: What the hill happened?

@sharksport01 9 ай бұрын

That's the point.

@savkelmanson 3 жыл бұрын

obsessed with this

@afg3643 3 жыл бұрын

could not agree more. how such a story, acting and cinematography come together in 13 minutes. I tried doing a engine search for Laura Laverna...I would think she is doing much acting now...fanatical acting here...

@Karen-dk1ec 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing how suspenseful a short film can be.

@A7xeno 3 жыл бұрын

A good humourous noir short film? What else could I ask for?

@Bootstataboots 9 ай бұрын

I love that lean over the two "detectives" make to look into the kitchen lol

@akirafudo4419 3 жыл бұрын

Omg this has to be one of the most amazing short I ever seen

@northernhighlandmist1478 11 ай бұрын

Loved so much the slow pace, composition, acting, noir-style suspense, etc etc etc! But.. did she manage to poison the cake? So would all detectives real and fake get poisoned?

@saallday294 2 ай бұрын

A nod to Roald Dahl's 'Lamb to the Slaughter' Very well done.

@hopefullylost4012 9 ай бұрын

Well written, well directed, fittingly filmed and fabulously acted, not being too realistic. A brilliant short noir.

@michaelcarpenter4065 20 күн бұрын

Loved it! Noir satire perfectly done. Great music score! Lauren LaVera is wonderful!

@mariebenz1562 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Brilliant! Extraordinary! Well done! The whole film should be recognized by more people. This made my day! Might I have another? More please. ❤

@beingheardmedia6339 10 ай бұрын

And now I'm torn between wanting cake 🎂🍰and wanting to bake a cake from scratch - which I haven't done in YEARS 😂

@peoplezoo 10 ай бұрын

Easy. Do both!

@beingheardmedia6339 10 ай бұрын

I'm definitely thinking about it!@@peoplezoo

@garretmangio9756 3 жыл бұрын

And all it took was a sweet slice of cake. Four detectives were over with. Finito. The vague reference was funny as hell, but it's not the worst I came up with.

@peoplezoo 3 жыл бұрын

let's hear the worst!

@garretmangio9756 3 жыл бұрын

@@peoplezoo Why? Coming up with these comments is such a Payne. 😏

@peoplezoo 3 жыл бұрын

@@garretmangio9756 more!

@forleasenavidad8877 3 жыл бұрын

This was great and captivating from start to finish, I loved this so much, every aspect is really solid and the production design is amazing!!

@miggle1875 Жыл бұрын

So... The first two were the butcher boys, right? Because if so its confusing how they talked about their wives, and then just left? Why didn't they kill her, or at least get the exact recipe, or kidnap her to force her to make cakes for them? I liked it very much, but just a bit confused by that...

@michellejester9734 11 ай бұрын

I think we can't overthink it. They were INSANE so they don't think like we do. All they were hyper focused on was CAKE and pretending to be the two detectives. Cake, cake, cake!!! They were obsessed by Miss Barton's cakes. Maybe the next visit was also them? Maybe they'll keep returning? Or maybe she's nuts too? She did hang out in an insane assylum! Maybe she gets a thrill out of her secret ingredient, rat poison! It was very handy on her shelf!! Fantastic film!!!! Loved everything about it!

@mjremy2605 10 ай бұрын

I'm confused too, you are not alone. This made no sense to me at all. The conclusion was vague and not clear. Were they all in an insane asylum? Were the first two the real Butcher Boys? Were there no Butcher Boys or cops but just men trying to steal her famous recipe by scaring her? Did they think they were the only ones with the brilliant idea of this stale disguise? Was she imagining the whole thing? I don't know. In Twilight Zone or Hitchcock, there is no guesswork, it is clear. This is why I think this film did not succeed. I think a lot of people did not get it either but pretended to like it and praise it. A case of The Emperor Has No Clothes. Trust your own instincts. They are not wrong.

@robertwalker5521 Ай бұрын

I vote the first pair WERE police .

@kpoplovve775 Жыл бұрын

This is my 4th time watching this piece of artwork!! I appreciate the attention to the design set, wardrobe, hair & make-up...AND the acting (Whaaaaat! Whoa!) OVATION!!!

@Johnnyjammer1 4 жыл бұрын

I wanted to order a cake!

@peoplezoo 4 жыл бұрын

Order up! Just beware, our cakes are highly infected with COVID-19! It's the secret recipe!

@paarshah Жыл бұрын

Im truly amazed by this masterpiece

@TheSolitaryWitch1 5 ай бұрын

Wow!! 🙂🙂😊😊 This is gonna definitely be added to my favorite short movies list. I like the movie a lot in general, especially how the setting is kinda what you would see from a 1950's movie. And really loved the shocking twist at the end! 😦👍💕🤩😍

@TheGoodfella95 2 жыл бұрын

Great job!! Loved it. Original, well-written and great cinematography.

@carlossimeone5494 3 жыл бұрын

This is awesome and inspiring. Thank you for making this

@SalwanSameea Жыл бұрын

This short movie had all the good stuff.

@KayEl58 Жыл бұрын

Beautifully done. The lighting, costumes, makeup, the set, the script and acting all spot on!

@peoplezoo Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Check out our other work!

@glynislailann9056 10 ай бұрын

Just one thing though. The gentleman should have taken their hats off when entering the house - old fashioned manners.

@samueltriggs 3 жыл бұрын

This is incredible

@sourcepotato_bwobby Жыл бұрын

Wow. Just WOW!

@rfloader 10 ай бұрын

Part 2 please!!!

@VintageInsightPhotography 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing. This is perfect. And the blacks, they’re so deep one could get lost in them.

@peoplezoo 3 жыл бұрын

Love the way you put it. Thanks James!

@FFOGHORN 9 ай бұрын

Just beautiful to watch! They didn’t just nail the period - at some points it felt like it was actually from the period.

@freesaxon6835 Жыл бұрын

An excellent short video, well shot, acted lighting, and editing everything 👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

@TastyFare101 2 жыл бұрын

Great short film, well done everyone. Excellent camera work Gino , loved the angles.👍

@cookiecazares5833 11 ай бұрын

Love it just love it!!❤ Great short with great actors!!

@TheRealStu9 3 жыл бұрын

SUPER fun to watch!

@64_akaashdutta41 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous in every aspect. The music is perfect.

@danhurst9048 Жыл бұрын

When you reach your 70th birthday,like i did on june 19th of this year,film noir takes on a different perspective...ir's kind of like what haven't i seen yet,other the end?and when you finally realize that the end is the only thing that offers any mystery anymore,one discovers a new and previously denied embrace for movies of this genre

@mjremy2605 10 ай бұрын

You just gave away your entire birthdate day, month, year, and your full name. Not smart for ID theft! So your name is Dan Hurst and you were born on June 19, 1953. I would remove your original remark (which will auto delete my comment) and repost with out the month and day. Also change your ID. This is not safe. Never use your name as a userid anywhere. Basic safety 101.

@MP-gm5gg 9 ай бұрын

Loved it , the rain the actors, the mystery ,bravo.

@adantesvieirafaisca4227 25 күн бұрын

Absolutely awesome! Really enjoyed it! Well done every single Soul! Congratulations and thanks for sahring it! Keep up with the great work!

@gerria2000 10 ай бұрын

Hard to believe she'd just open her door when soneone knocked!

@katashley1031 9 ай бұрын

We even did that still in the 80s, lol. Hard to believe now.

@maxinehoser9619 Ай бұрын

They weren't so paranoid

@mylist7118 9 ай бұрын

I loved, loved, loved this film. Absolutely brilliant execution of your creative spark in all the glorious rich detail of all aspects. Very rich indeed.

@darringraham9364 11 ай бұрын

This is most wonderful! Truly delightful filmmaking. I've shared it to my Facebook page with the comment that it is so good that it makes me quiver and flail-about. Thanks for making, y'all Makers of This! 😘

@benman1577 Жыл бұрын

"People love cinnamon. It should be on tables at restaurants along with salt and pepper. Anytime anyone says, "Oh This is so good. What's in it?" The answer invariably comes back, Cinnamon. Cinnamon. Again and again."

@peoplezoo Жыл бұрын

top tier comment

@kiviuq3495 9 ай бұрын

Can't stand cinnamon.

@peoplezoo 9 ай бұрын

😳