'Wireless' | Award Winning Short Film by Son of a Fritz

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'Wireless' is an award winning short film that tells the story of James; a lonely man who arrives at a cell phone store past closing in hopes of finding closure.
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From our Film Festival friends...
“Wireless is compassionate , well crafted and a highlight of the Smodcastle Film Festival“
- SMODCastle Film Festival, Official Selection 2022
“Awesome Con Short Film Festival has an amazing audience who's known for their large experience of pop culture and films, and after the screening of Wireless, they were almost in tears, they knew they saw something special. That's the true beauty of Wireless. It was an honor to have the film be part of our festival."
-Awesome Con Short Film Festival, Official Selection 2019
“An emotionally touching piece with achingly authentic performances”
-The IndieFest Film Awards, Award of Excellence, Special Mention 2019
IMDB: : imdb.to/3YVJqDt
Instagram: @WirelessMovie
Facebook: @WirelessFilm
Contact: Info@WirelessFilm.com
Awards from previous Film Festival Selections:
* South Dakota Film Festival 2019 - Best Narrative Short Film
* Independent Film Festival Boston 2019 - Audience Award
* Enginuity Film Festival 2019 - Best Lead Actor, Short Film, Elliott Bales
* Fort Worth Indie Film Showcase 2019 - 'In This Together' Genre Award
* Clifton Film Celebration 2018 - Best Overall Film
* Clifton Film Celebration 2018 - Best Director, Short Film
* Clifton Film Celebration 2018 - Audience Choice Award
* Independent Shorts Awards 2018 - Best Acting Duo
* Independent Shorts Awards 2018 - Best Indie Short
* Poe Film Festival 2018 - Best Original Short Film
* Northern Virginia International Film Festival 2018 - James Christopher Jury Award
* Best Shorts Competition September 2018 - Award of Excellence, Special Mention
* IndieFest Film Awards Fall 2017 - Award of Excellence, Special Mention
Additional Film Festival Selections:
* Richmond Film Network Short Film Series 2023
* SMODCastle Film Festival 2022
* Dakota Film Festival 2020
* Awesome Con Short Film Festival 2019
* Macon Film Festival 2019
* Ocean City Film Festival 2019
* Lancaster International Short Film Festival 2018
* Reel Independent Film Extravaganza 2018
* Austin Revolution Film Festival 2018
* Richmond International Film Festival 2018

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@smokeynedith3555 Жыл бұрын

My husband just passed away and I'm going through the exact same situation. My husband took care of everything concerning the house: surveillance cameras, cell phones, smart TV, pool and vehicle maintenance...I'm at a complete loss. I'm having to learn everything from scratch, and what I can't learn I have to pay people to do them for me. I am alone in my state and have to do everything myself to pack and get my house ready to sell and move to another state where my only child and her family live. With two dogs and two vehicles. So many things to go through and sell, including two trailers and a race car. I miss him so much.

@floursandroses Жыл бұрын

Jesus, I am so sorry for your loss. My husband takes care of ours as well and has for 28 years. I can't imagine what this has been like for you. I pray you are able to find some strength to help you find peace right now as you grieve your loss. ❤❤

@smokeynedith3555 Жыл бұрын

@@floursandroses Thank you. We were together for over 45 years.

@ManishGupta-gv4kk Жыл бұрын

May god with you

@iq3458 Жыл бұрын

Why you wrote all this here ? Are you crazy or what 🤦🏻‍♀️

@SonofaFritzFilms Жыл бұрын

I am so, so sorry for your loss. I worked at a cell phone store for three years, and the story told in this film happened four separate times. It never got easier, and I know each and every person I worked with hurt as much as you are now. I know it must be incredibly difficult to not only be going through this, but also to be so open about it and sharing it with us. It means the world to me that you were able to do so, and while things may be difficult now, I hope the best for you and your family as you start a new chapter with your child and her family.

@bumbleguppy Жыл бұрын

That someone had to defy their employer, risk their jobs just to have compassion is just heart wrenching.

@SonofaFritzFilms 10 ай бұрын

In the world of sales jobs, and retail in general this happens quite often unfortunately.

@s.priyamanohar4671 Жыл бұрын

This movie should be called Derek....if we had a world with more Dereks and his compassion the norm then just imagine our world..

@SonofaFritzFilms 8 ай бұрын

It’s been my great hope that this film will at the very least bring out more empathy in the world. Thank you for your kind words!

@vk3crg Жыл бұрын

The world needs more Dereks in it 🥰

@kathyeyesopen4078 Жыл бұрын

Derricks empathy and kindness brought me to tears😢

@SonofaFritzFilms 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, so glad his empathy resonated with you. It is my great hope that this film will help bring out more Derek’s with empathy.

@mitchg.5125 10 ай бұрын

I worked in a library for many years. It was encounters like these that made it all worth it. Books were only the backdrop on the drama. Providing accurate information was only the pretext. I remember so many people ("patrons", we called them) like James and how, while remaining professional, I was able to break all the rules and be a human being with feelings and compassion and sympathy. This film brought me to tears.

@Dolphinlaugh 8 ай бұрын

Me too ❤

@Fred-mp1vf 5 ай бұрын

Glad you didn't break the most important rule - Love thy neighbor as thyself

@michaelneyland2729 Жыл бұрын

I saw this first when it was screened at a film festival and it had damn near the whole place in tears by the end. Beautiful story. We absolutely loved it.

@SonofaFritzFilms Жыл бұрын

I still remember that day and so glad you were there for it, thanks again for watching and for bringing back some great memories 😊

@lifebeginstoday1365 Жыл бұрын

This has me bawling like a baby. My Mom passed away 4 years ago and I wish i still had her voice recorded on my phone.

@LambieSamba Жыл бұрын

Tears. Hoping there are lots of caring helpful young men like this around!

@SonofaFritzFilms 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching, and it’s my great hope for the same!

@RogerMillerInVA Жыл бұрын

I recently lost my partner of 23 years. Thank you for making such a sweet, beautiful movie.

@SonofaFritzFilms Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure, thank you so much for watching. I’m so sorry for your loss, I hope you’re doing as well as you can during this difficult time ❤

@tamsmith6751 11 ай бұрын

Our son (our only child) died when he was 23 I know that mans pain....What an excellent film Keep up the GREAT work !!!!!!!!!

@leesha0707 2 ай бұрын

❤

@jenn976 Ай бұрын

I am so very sorry. ❤

@frontier9142 11 ай бұрын

I still have a recording from when my daughter was about 6 months old.. She was playing in her crib making a lot of cute little noises.. My daughter is 28 now.. I still love to hear that recording..

@hankhill5409 11 ай бұрын

The main actor kid is amazing.

@demijour1234 Жыл бұрын

Compassion, listening, and empathy is a great skill to have. Beautifully Acted by all. You could see the pain in James's eyes, losing a loved one, and Derek had compassion for James"s story. Derek had compassion and empathy. It"s beautiful

@ghggp1 Жыл бұрын

You took the exact thoughts out of my head! So much more eloquently than I could have composed. Thank you.

@maxtrixbass Жыл бұрын

@@ghggp1 I'll second that. A refreshing, beautiful, and compassionate story. No superheros, mega effects, bombastic music. Its a simple moment of incredible humanity.

@aarontsika1519 Жыл бұрын

Boss's acting a bit forced...Derek was easily the best.

@demijour1234 Жыл бұрын

@@ghggp1 Awwww, thank you.

@SonofaFritzFilms 10 ай бұрын

What kind and amazing words, thank you so much!! Empathy is one of the biggest themes I had wanted to include in this film and I’m so glad it shows.

@dragon_lion1738 7 ай бұрын

This is truly one of the best films I've seen in my whole life. Thank you so much for delivering this ❤️

@SonofaFritzFilms 7 ай бұрын

Our pleasure, your comment means so much to me and appreciate you taking the time to watch and share such kind words ❤️

@linanoname1331 Жыл бұрын

We need more Dereks in this world.

@ricrandmfx 8 ай бұрын

Really good story. I half expected the older gentleman to be up to something. But in the end, it turns out he was just trying to close a chapter and move. Very touching short film.

@jaxstorey6734 11 ай бұрын

This film was absolutely incredible. Powerful and incredibly acted. And so many can relate to this.

@MrBoybergs Жыл бұрын

Tender, beautiful and superbly acted. You'd have to have a heart of stone not to be moved by these two good people and the brief but meaningful time they spend together.

@SonofaFritzFilms 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words and comment!

@mapatterson173 11 ай бұрын

I love the small details they added. The ringer his wife had saved for him was from an old rotary phone. Such a small detail opens volumes of meaning and gives sweet insight in the loving relationship they had.

@SonofaFritzFilms 7 ай бұрын

Glad you caught that! I still remember going through so many ringtones trying to find the perfect one, when I heard that I knew we had a winner.

@jj2me 5 ай бұрын

Damn you 😥 This really struck home with me on a personal note. I lost my wife 3yrs ago and have had a real hard time deciding to turn her phone off, for the same reason, her voice. Exact same phone too. Coincidence i came across your movie? I dont know. But i must say, it was very powerful. Great job to all. And as Siskel and Ebert would say 👍👍

@missmadamxtra9778 11 ай бұрын

Great job buddy, now I'm eating dinner with tears falling into my plate. Really though - this is a 100% work of art. A little kindness goes a long way...SMILE!!!

@airbrushken5339 Жыл бұрын

Great short story... I'm a combat Vietnam Veteran who has also been an artist all my life... every VN Vet I've exhibited with and have been friends with have died... most from Cancer (Agent Orange/Dioxin Poisoning related health issues) ... I live alone, as the wife passed years ago and I've been dealing with several related health issues... that little 100% disability payment does little and means even less. I would rather have my friends to talk about our art or our personal experiences in combat, something I can't with people who have no real concept of 330 days in the jungle fighting to survive .... to date the US VA has posted over 300,000 American solders have died after returning do to their exposure to Dioxin... and no one cares. We were patriots like our fathers and uncles before us... only to die alone.

@LilyGazou Жыл бұрын

I’m really sorry to read this , Ken. The politicians have a lot to answer for - the wars and lots more-and justice may not be done in my lifetime. I hope you have a naturopathic doctor to help you with the damage.

@airbrushken5339 Жыл бұрын

@@LilyGazou Thank you for your kind words... sadly my Neurologist can do nothing, as he said there is no cure for that poison and the US and Australian Government were warned about the dangers two full years before they stopped spraying ...we got out water out of the mountain streams, boiled it, put in an iodine tablet, and than either drank or added it to our dehydrated food packets (LRPS). The average life span for an Australian VN Vet is 56 years, while Americans was 66 years ... I've set a record at 74'. You be safe... again thank you.

@Grace2Hope 11 ай бұрын

God bless you Ken. I was in high school during the early 70s and even at that young age thought we didn’t belong in Vietnam. I didn’t understand it at all and grieved for all the death and destruction. My deepest gratitude for your service and sacrifice.

@olgajimenez3355 6 ай бұрын

its hard to live with that in justice happening everyday

@Fred-mp1vf 5 ай бұрын

I want to express my personal gratitude to you for your selfless sacrifice. It is permanently recorded in the book of life, and will NOT be forgotten!

@ozdigg9254 11 ай бұрын

This could have not been more perfect.

@fadingfrost2617 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful glimpse into the best of customer service. And I mean that as a person who has worked over 10yrs in customer service. It was such encounters as this that made it so worthwhile. Even though the unfavorable guest interactions far outnumbered the meaningful ones - just that one time knowing you learned something, witnessed something, or in some small way contributed something that represents the true meaning of life love or humanity - those moments have stayed with me for decades. Derek here wont forget this encounter for a very long time. Thank you also for showing how much a little bit of effort, care or sacrifice on your part can go towards getting another person through some very bad times.

@SonofaFritzFilms Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for perfectly summarizing so much of what I’ve been hoping to capture with this film when I wrote it years ago. Yes, there are certainly other themes such as loss, grief, and finding connections between generations, but you really did a perfect job pointing out that while there are unfavorable guest interactions, there are some that really do stick with you for the rest of your life. Thank you again for the kind words and for watching this film ❤

@kusheran 6 ай бұрын

HR - > AI... Or NOT. Human Lives Matter.

@RidingwithStymie Жыл бұрын

My mom passed last year and I still have one voice message from her. I don't want to lose it. I wish I had more. I wish I had so much more. I just added this film to my list of favorite short films. VERY WELL DONE.

@SonofaFritzFilms Жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry to hear about your Mom, I hope you’ve been doing the best you can in such a difficult time this past year. I still have a voicemail from Izzy that I can’t let go of either, he’s mentioned at the end of the credits. Thank you so much for the kind words about this film, saying it’s a favorite of yours means a lot to me and everyone involved that made this.

@captainscarlett1 Жыл бұрын

I work for a government agency in Australia, health services, so many sad situations and so many sad people. I'm proud to say we try to help them. Usually we succeed. Technological naivety is a big problem. What seems easy online isn't easy for many people young and old. Face-to-face works.

@SonofaFritzFilms 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your perspective all the way from Australia! Amazing seeing how far this film goes to different audiences around the world, but I agree, technology is definitely something that makes things more difficult for many, I experienced it quite a lot when I was essentially Derek working at a cell phone store myself before getting into filmmaking.

@ghggp1 Жыл бұрын

What a superbly sensitive and compassionate film. I am also speechless. After recently loosing my brother I understand what those voicemail messages mean. Thank you for focusing on a subject all to familiar to some of us. It was the most impactful 15 minutes of my day. BRAVO to you and your cast and all involved in the creation this film.❤️💔❤️

@SonofaFritzFilms 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for these kind words and sharing your own personal loss, I’m so sorry to hear about your brother, but it means the world to me that this film resonated with you. It’s comments like yours that motivate myself and the team to continue making films, so thank you ❤️

@AnthonyMiyazaki 11 ай бұрын

Nice job David Fritzson! You made this old guy get a bit teary-eyed. Solid writing, directing, and acting, with nothing over the top. Thanks for sharing it with us!

@jenniferpyle2557 Жыл бұрын

This film is one of the best I’ve seen 🎬🎉 Incredible story, acting, film quality…superb!

@SonofaFritzFilms Жыл бұрын

Thank you SO MUCH!!! Your kind words about mean the world to everyone involved making this film.

@chaipyle5259 Жыл бұрын

Pyle!

@fiveoctaves Жыл бұрын

I still have an old answering machine to hold onto that old message. Haven't listened to it in years but I'm still holding onto it.

@SonofaFritzFilms Жыл бұрын

I completely understand that. I still have voicemails of Izzy that I listen to when I miss him. You may have noticed his name at the end of the credits, this film is dedicated to him. Fun fact/Easter Egg: When James unlocks the phone as he's sitting in his car, the letters coordinating with the numbers spell out 'Izzy'.

@fiveoctaves Жыл бұрын

@@SonofaFritzFilms Clever! Izzy was lucky to know you. I shared your short with some of my bereavement buddies. It pretty much killed them...in a good way.

@mauricemitchell4053 Жыл бұрын

Excellent! Touching story arc…very good acting. Better than most current movie theatre submissions.

@SonofaFritzFilms Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words! I was very fortunate to have such wonderful actors in this short.

@georgeknox1822 11 ай бұрын

Infinitely beautiful. Having lost a son I can empathise completely. So beautifully done . Brilliant acting too .

@OmniCausticInfidel 11 ай бұрын

this was so good. it reminded me of selling cellphones, and the small moments, getting to make these sort of beautiful isolated connections with people I normally never would have made being a teenager. getting to help someone save their old photos is such a rewarding experience

@mtaylor325 11 ай бұрын

This is the Basho haiku of short film making. Perfection from the first frame to the last.

@wilsonwarner6903 11 ай бұрын

Made me cry. Was thinking about my wife. Thank you.

@christinejohnson2893 Жыл бұрын

Kindness - what a gift, it's free too.

@SonofaFritzFilms 10 ай бұрын

That it is! Thanks for watching 😊

@drift318 Жыл бұрын

This had a better story than a lot of movies triple A movies.

@taviparker4993 Жыл бұрын

The salesman is SUCH A GOOD ACTOR!

@rohit..7071 Жыл бұрын

Excellent communication between James and Derek with eyes.. Awesome. Love from India..

@SonofaFritzFilms 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! So amazed at how far this film has reached audiences around the world, appreciate you watching!

@michaeldaly3254 11 ай бұрын

Damn you, you son of a Fritz, you made me cry..

@josephschuster1494 2 күн бұрын

What a powerful movie! Widowers like myself know EXACTLY what James is struggling with…his efforts in coming to the reality that Lydia is not returning to him, yet knowing he loves her more than he’s ever had. He has many empty days ahead of him, and it stirs up the bitter loneliness in all of us who have already gone through this. Truly a magnificent film! 😥

@dashalovesmusic Жыл бұрын

It made me cry. Awesome acting.

@ledlight6630 Жыл бұрын

What a kind young man❤ you can't find many of them nowadays ❤ thanks very much for this wonderful film 🙏❤🌹🙋‍♀️

@SonofaFritzFilms 8 ай бұрын

My pleasure, thank you for the kind words! Hoping this brings more Derek’s out or at least more empathy into the world.

@craigjohnson4302 3 ай бұрын

Letting go is one hardest things to do in life. One of my favorite family members was my Uncle John. We had this negative banter with each other which came from a much deeper affection. He passed away a couple of years ago. Before that, he left me a voice message, on a stand alone, in house, landline messaging system (talk about old tech), wishing me a happy birthday and telling me that he loved me. something he had never done before. I saved the recording and listen to it from time to time when I can hold back the tears. I will probably never erase it, even if it means keeping that antiquated technology!

@katherinefinnigan5096 11 ай бұрын

No words can feel what the ❤️ says Istill have his phone

@michaelgreene7403 Жыл бұрын

Like Zsolt Gallo wrote ----- a lump in my throat. SO tenderly done. Thank you. Thank you!

@SonofaFritzFilms 8 ай бұрын

Our pleasure, thank you for the kind words and for watching our film 😊

@RasMajnouni Жыл бұрын

Derek Did Good. Derek listened and communicated

@ssengupta943 Жыл бұрын

A short that i will remember for a really long time. You used your experience to create something so beautiful and touching. You are a very romantic and sensitive person and so are those who were touched by this short. It's a drop of rain on my lips, when i looked up at the sky expecting nothing in particular.

@SonofaFritzFilms Жыл бұрын

It means a lot to me that you'll remember this short for a very long time. It's been a long process between producing it, screening it around the country, and now publicly releasing it on KZfaq. I especially love your last sentence describing it, I'll remember that one for a long time as well. Thank you.

@leviefrauim1425 10 ай бұрын

That was wonderful. Thank you.

@gretatudeg4877 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful acting. So full of emotion and subtle face changes.

@morenofranco9235 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely astonishing. Love it. Thanks to all at Son of A Fritz.

@SonofaFritzFilms 8 ай бұрын

Our pleasure! Thank you so much for the kind words!

@violetavillasenor8672 Жыл бұрын

Oh my, how relevant it is to this era! Loved it, full of human compassion! Well done!!

@SonofaFritzFilms 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@MsAdventure531 6 ай бұрын

Great film! Great acting! Tim Torre has a bright future ahead of him. ⭐️ His presence, his timing are impeccable.

@tinahochstetler2189 7 ай бұрын

Heartbreaking, but beautiful story. Something most of us go through in our lives.

@khangvutien2538 11 ай бұрын

Very well controlled tempo. Excellent actors, even the younger one. Good camera shots and cuts. Thanks.

@spidgeb3292 10 ай бұрын

Just wonderful. Lots of heart.

@vyshakk5717 7 ай бұрын

Dude why can't you direct more films... really appreciate your work mate !

@SonofaFritzFilms 7 ай бұрын

In the process of making one now, shoot date is later this month 😁 Thanks for the kind words and for watching!

@jccinematics4960 11 ай бұрын

I’ve made a lot of short films and this is the type of film I want to make. Starts slightly comedic but unfolds and is heartbreaking

@carmenneumann9479 11 ай бұрын

wow. such a sliver of humanity so hard to find many days. a gesture that lightens the pain often takes just moments. i need to get help saving audio recordings in next 2 weeks before they get deleted. they are of my dog Liams snoring the last few yrs of his life. a very timely film for me.😪

@nickwilde1489 Жыл бұрын

A truly beautiful and beautifully crafted piece of work

@SonofaFritzFilms Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words, Nick. It truly means a lot to myself and everyone involved making this film.

@durasaxon5131 Жыл бұрын

Intensity Great acting Realism Understandably, Award-Winning

@SonofaFritzFilms 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words, really appreciate it as well as you watching our little film.

@craigbrush5784 Жыл бұрын

A beautiful and very moving film. I'm so pleased it came up on my feed. Congratulations to all involved.

@SonofaFritzFilms 8 ай бұрын

I’m so glad to hear it came across your feed as well! For years it’s been my great hope that as many people as possible would see this film, and your comment means so much to me and the production!

@saywhat3522 Жыл бұрын

I’m gonna stop watching these short movies, they’re just heartbreaking. Job well done, but I do not want to cry anymore.

@SonofaFritzFilms 8 ай бұрын

Understandable, appreciate you watching this as well as the kind words!

@jeffritter2646 11 ай бұрын

Expect to see great things from this writer, Director and filmmaker! You’ve got a handle on the tools and the pulse of human emotion.

@thefolkloreofshapeshifting3283 Жыл бұрын

This has to be the best story I've been told in many many years. Sometimes I wonder how it would be when my mother dies... I'll have to go through this. Even every relationship I've been in felt like this. A devastating situation, that still shows you that you can use the pieces to keep building your road ahead. It's weird, I cried.

@SonofaFritzFilms 8 ай бұрын

I know it’s been a few months since you wrote this, but wanted to drop in and say thank you so much for sharing these words and thoughts about ‘Wireless’. It means a lot to me that this story meant so much to you, thank you again and also for watching.

@thefolkloreofshapeshifting3283 8 ай бұрын

@@SonofaFritzFilms my grandma died today. I saw your notification and saw this back again. Thank you. These are the little things that smooth a great disaster.

@SonofaFritzFilms 8 ай бұрын

@@thefolkloreofshapeshifting3283 So sorry to hear of your loss, thinking of you and your family during this tough time ❤️

@clasencoach Жыл бұрын

Brilliant! What a great plot. One of these where you think it is one thing, and then it is …much deeper. Twist idea: The man is actually also one of the owners/supervisors, acting as a mystery shopper to see how far his employees will go in human customer service.

@SonofaFritzFilms Жыл бұрын

Hi! Writer/Director here, just wanted to thank you for the kind words. I've heard quite a few different alternate plot twists as this film screened at various festivals, but this is the first time I've come across this one. Very creative!

@clasencoach Жыл бұрын

@@SonofaFritzFilms Glad you like it! I watch a *lot* of short films, but it is the first time I thought of a plot twist. I like these gems to stand as pieces of art in their own. And yours is! Just thought that twist might be interesting too. Beautifil acting especially by the widower. Once it is revealed why he is behaving the way he does, one can feel the pain in every word and every silence between them!

@karenadams9882 9 ай бұрын

Beautifully written, filmed and acted. Well done.

@jeanneratterman4174 9 ай бұрын

I knew where the story was going from the start when James sat in his car. You all caught the nuances of grief. It is recognizable and heart breaking. The actors are wonderful. My husband was killed along with many others. Most institutions i had to deal with were actually prepared that a customer may report a loss from the event, and need help navigating financial accounts, statements, name changes. Most, but not all. I remember finally yelling at one arrogantly rude brusque young man. He talked to me like i was a fraud. I told him feel free to look us up, I called from a listed number landline inside our listed home address. I ended up crying and hanging up. I called again the next day because it had to be done. But most were compassionate and professional.

@NGAR94 Жыл бұрын

This piece was beautiful.

@SonofaFritzFilms 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@homayounsolaimani8856 Жыл бұрын

In an era that most everything has become impersonal, crossing the one person who brakes the (man made rules), in the name of humanity is what makes the humanity remain alive. In my book, this short is absolutely timeless on several levels. For one, there are always times that older generation stay behind in keeping with new technology so this particular experience that James and Derek are experiencing will remain applicable for any other era. Also the sense of universality of this short is what keeps this piece timeless. Finally it is the humanity in this film has a transcending notion about it that doesn’t stop with a specific time.

@marcioamorim9398 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful comment.

@SonofaFritzFilms 8 ай бұрын

What kind and beautiful words, thank you so much!! As an artist it is always my great hope that any piece made becomes timeless and resonates with many over the years, so your words are very encouraging and motivate me to continue making films like this.

@homayounsolaimani8856 8 ай бұрын

@@SonofaFritzFilms 🙏

@Hadassa1057 10 ай бұрын

wonderful on so many levels. Thank you for these 15 mins.

@user-mo3ue1to2o Жыл бұрын

Had me wiping tears. I have my mama's and aunt's phone numbers still in my phone and one night when I was not doing very well, I called the numbers. Of course, no one answered which made me even more sad.

@SonofaFritzFilms Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your story as well! I still have voicemails of Izzy that I listen to time and time again when I miss him. You may have noticed his name at the end of the credits, this film is dedicated to him. Fun fact/Easter Egg: When James unlocks the phone as he's sitting in his car, the letters coordinating with the numbers spell out 'Izzy'.

@dancingnature Жыл бұрын

I put my godfather’s number in my phone and he’s been gone since 1985

@dancingnature Жыл бұрын

I still my grandmother’s old # too

@MadCrabProductions Жыл бұрын

Incredible work, David! I think this hearkens back to a mantra I try to live by: be kind to others because you never know what someone is going through.

@SonofaFritzFilms 8 ай бұрын

An excellent mantra at that! Thank you for watching and for the kind words 😊

@joybarker7906 Жыл бұрын

So precious.❤

@SonofaFritzFilms 10 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤️

@poodleinadoodle3270 Жыл бұрын

why you make me tear up like this?

@SonofaFritzFilms 8 ай бұрын

It was a story I’ve wanted to tell for years and years after experiencing it first hand more than a few times, and saw no one else had made it before, so felt the need to make it. Thank you for watching!

@laviniaafrica8987 19 күн бұрын

Omg this is so beautiful. So well done. Everything. I got so caught up in it. My tears are rolling of course lol... this is the Perfect short film right here. It's no wonder it's such a winner. ❤❤❤

@joanneweiss3864 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful, stunning, true acting bettertan most feature films, their connection, everything. I'm absolutely wrecked, but in a deeply emotional, personal way, reliving my patents' losses. When my dad then mom passed, I'd saved their last messages to me, for my son as well as myself. I lost thst blackberry in a moving truck accident situation. Many times since lost Mom in 2009 i desperately wish I still had it😢

@XTCinOvaltine Жыл бұрын

Hits me every time. Such a beautiful piece.

@SonofaFritzFilms Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@raycooper-jp4rv Жыл бұрын

I liked Big Ears

@key1228 Жыл бұрын

I'm not easily moved. Well done. I'm going to grab some tissues now.

@key1228 8 ай бұрын

Why'd you have to bring me back to remember and cry over this man's loss 😭

@tabaxikhajit4541 Жыл бұрын

I paid for our obsolete house phone for more than a year after my husband died because it was one of the few places I could still hear his voice.

@esthaleo1367 6 ай бұрын

Watching from Singapore with tears. Both are excellent actors. Great story. Thanks a lot🙏

@charleskoehler9873 3 ай бұрын

That was extraordinarily good. The two leads had excellent voices and acting. Minimal set, no action, just great character development and performance. Bravo!

@moroccanrobin Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful film. Thank you 💖🙏

@floursandroses Жыл бұрын

This was such a beautiful story about love and loss. What it means to truly love the other person and the voids they leave in our lives when they pass.I would be lost without my husband. He does mostly everything for us. But we do have 3 amazing children and 4 beautiful grandbabies so we are blessed. I can only hope that when its that time for one of us to go, our children and their children will rally around. This was really sad, but beautiful.

@SonofaFritzFilms Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words about our film as well as sharing your own story! After years of this screening at film festivals, my greatest hope was to finally put this film out to as many eyes as possible and hope it resonates with them one way or another. Glad to hear it has for you, and thanks again for watching.

@floursandroses Жыл бұрын

@@SonofaFritzFilms I wish you success in getting your film out there! I truly loved it.

@AndrewLoukidis-jr2bp 21 күн бұрын

My sister kept my dad's message on her phone for a few years after my parents passed away and she moved into their house Always a trip to hear my dad's voice years after he was gone.

@pauldavey Жыл бұрын

Wow so very powerful had me welling up inside. Great story line, acting was superb and the whole scenario was made with emotional understanding. Truly a masterpiece.

@SonofaFritzFilms 10 ай бұрын

What kind words, thank you so much! After working at a cell phone store for 3 years, this story happened four separate times in my experience there. I felt compelled to write this and am so glad it resonated with you.

@archerten 11 ай бұрын

Simple yet extraordinary

@Cement_Feathered_Bird Жыл бұрын

Someone's cutting onions in here man. 😭

@noelvisions 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful, made me feel feelings! Beautiful story telling and shots! Bravo!

@FantasticGaming-pw8st Жыл бұрын

I haven’t teared up from something I’ve watched in a while.

@SonofaFritzFilms 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, that means a lot especially when it’s based on true stories I had experiences while working at a cell phone store before starting as a filmmaker.

@stephenross2584 Жыл бұрын

What a touching and well done film. So quiet and simple but it just drew me in. Thank you.

@vivalaleta Жыл бұрын

My dude and I have this unbelievable connection. It's inexplicable. We love al the same food, and hate onions. We love the same movies and books. We are strange people that are the same. They say to be complete within oneself but I never was. "You complete me" is a accurate.

@dovaniliemarian Жыл бұрын

Nice one buddy. I was affraid something will change the plot in a bad way like e stealingor somethinglikethat, but it s such a relief that is simply a good beautiful and emotional movie. Congratulations!

@SonofaFritzFilms 10 ай бұрын

It’s funny you mention that, some have had the same thoughts due to how tense the first half of the film feels. From a Directors perspective, this was intentional not to trick people into thinking James would rob the store, but more to have audiences feel the same tension someone behind the counter at a store feels anytime a complete stranger comes through the door. Every person is different, will react differently, and in a sensitive situation such as the one James has, Derek had to be very careful with his words and actions, and of course, have empathy given the hard situation.

@dovaniliemarian 10 ай бұрын

@@SonofaFritzFilms you nailed the tension part. These emotions are unfortunately not very common in today's movie industry, where quantity is the priority. Your attention to details is definitely something that not every director has. I can't imagine how good a feature film directed by you guys would look like.