An actor eager to make his mark in film takes a part offered by a more established actor who doesn’t feel like taking the job. This leads him down a very unexpected path.
Written by Clint D’Souza, Giovanni Mallia, from a story by Steve Kasan, and directed by Clint D’Souza, this short explores the obsession with advancement in career and the obsession with oneself. This is done through following the lead of Jose and through the people evolving around him. The film takes a succinct route to make its point and manages to make it clearly and without fluff.
The cast for this short is fairly small with Steve Kasan as lead Jose and David Jessop as Simin being the two that give the most memorable performances out of the group. Their back and forth with each other shows a reverence versus someone looking down a bit on the other and they do this quite well. Once Jessop is not in the story, Kasan becomes the one shining the most in what is not only the lead performances but one that attracts the viewer’s attention. His performance is central and he gives what is needed of him to make it so.
This short not only works on a story level and from a performance standpoint, it also looks good. The cinematography by Tom Antos gives the film its own specific look and feel. It makes it feel a but like a reality show shot through a lens that matches the lead’s personality. The work is top-notch here, giving the short a polished, thought-out, more expensive look.
#ACTORSLIFE is a fun short film that makes the most if its runtime without having lulls in the story. It’s well-shot and the performances give it realism and the delivery a good sense of timing. The end Is good and a nice little wink/jab at hashtag, selfie-taking people trying to get famous.