Not a bad place to kick off the festival run of the short film "Revenge of the Nail."
Stephen Troy wrote and directed the short. In many ways, it is the ultimate representation of Stephen's student films. But it is still exactly that: a student film. There are many many student films produced around New England and the world every semester. Almost none of them get seen beyond their campus.
Originally conceived because of a school-run screening for films "about revenge," the short was written up in a couple minutes. Stephen brought it to Andrew and then they set to work. Shot in a few relaxed hours, for under 20 dollars, it proves that money and time are not necessary for success. Casting, costuming, composing, and editing all went quickly and cost nearly nothing. No corners were cut. The movie is nearly a perfect representation of exactly what Stephen envisioned when he first wrote the screenplay.
As long as you've got passion, dedication, and some level of talent, you can make that thousand dollar movie amazing. But don't get caught up in the money. Just do it.
Revenge of the Nail will be screened on Tuesday September 22nd at 5pm. The BFF takes place at the Kendall Square Landmark Theater. It will be part of a short film collection, BFF shorts III.
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