This short film was filmed for the 48 Hour Film Project in 2023. The rules of the 48 Hour are simple. You have to make a film (produce, write, direct, and edit) that's between 4-7 minutes in 48 hours. You are given a genre, character, prop, and line that must be written into the story.
Our requirements were:
Genre - Detective
Character - George Smittens (occupation, baker)
Prop - Padlock
Line - "I know what you're thinking."
The film won audience favorite, best make-up, best sound, and best director.
NOTES FROM JOY
I've wanted to make a film for the 48 Hour since I first heard about the competition 10 years ago, but I felt like I needed the cast and crew who could pull it off. I'm not someone who takes stupid risks. My risks are very calculated. The success of 24 Frames Lalla made me confident that I could pull together a cast and crew that would collaborate and have strong ideas. I was correct. Many great, kind, and talented people volunteered. I had a clear vision of how I wanted to produce the film, and fortunately, my game plan worked out exceptionally well. I'll always be very grateful to the volunteers for this project. The success of the film boosted my confidence in producing.
