Orpheus (2011) - Award Winning Experimental 16mm Short Film

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A dark, experimental take on the five greatest stages of grief, as a lone man, trapped in a nightmarish world, searches for his lost lover.
WON "Best Production Design" at Screentest: the National Student Film Festival and was also nominated for Best Thriller and Best Cinematography: www.screentestf...
WON "Best Overall Short Film" at Cardiff Mini Film Festival's Horror Shorts.
Shortlisted in TOP 3 at the Cornwall Film Festival 2012 for The Edge-Best Experimental Film.
WON "Best Cinematography" at Newport International Film Festival 2012 and was also nominated for Best Film, Best Director, and the Welsh Dragon Award.
Nominated for "Best Experimental Film" at Ffresh Awards 2013.
Nominated for "Best Student Film" at St Albans Film Festival 2013.
Nominated for "Best Fiction Film of the Year Award" at Watersprite: The Cambridge International Student Film Festival. And shortlisted for Best Cinematography, Best Editing and Best Production Design.
Shortlisted for "Best Experimental & Thriller Film" at Freshly Squeezed International Film Festival.
WON "Best Overall Film Of The Festival" and "Best Experimental Short" at Carmarthenshire Bay Film Festival in April 2013.
A film created for a second year University project with a brief to create an experimental film inspired by a poem or piece of art.
Inspired by Gute Nacht.
Orpheus |ˈôrfēəs|Greek Mythology
a poet who went to the underworld after the death of his wife and secured her release from the dead, but lost her because he failed to obey the condition that he must not look back at her until they had reached the world of the living.
Shot on 16mm film on a budget of £300.
Starring JASON GODDARD.
Created by JAMES BUTTON - KRISTAPS KAZAKS - PETER WOLFE - GABRIELLA LEWIS - JO HAZELL - GARETH JONES
Special thanks to KRISTIAN DOMINGO - TOM GREGORY - ANDREA ESCUDER - RHYDIAN JAMES-YEOMAN

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@cezar211091 10 лет назад

It's pretty inspirational to see student films like these, especially on film(16mm in this case). I'm planning to purchase an old camera and make my own movies using old school visual effects and matte paintings.

@cezar211091 9 лет назад

+Jane Beanette Oh, it's paintings on glass. You can do anything that has to do with backgrounds and mix it with the live footage. Simplistic explanation, I know. That's how they did it before computer generated animation. The cameras are not cheap but they're not expensive either, affordable prices can be found on ebay, for example. Cheers

@josephbarrett2425 9 лет назад

cezar211091 ***** Its the film and processing that costs alot.

@cezar211091 9 лет назад

Joseph Barrett yes :)

@yuggoof 10 лет назад

brilliant

@AstrayFilm 11 лет назад

Congratulations on a great film. What camera did you use? You can check out my award winning film Astray on my page.

@ChristianSchonbergerMusic 8 лет назад

This footage (Super 16mm?) looks just amazing! Great film and stunning cinematography. Very sharp (beating many a 35mm release print), yet silky. Seems like you have control over the shutter angle (I see a strobe effect in some shots) and great control over depth of field. Love the natural colors - and just a hint of grain as not to be distracting or too "indie/retro-gritty/experimental" looking. This is top notch on all levels!

@jairocruz7164 9 лет назад

this is a great experimental film it sure has inspired me

@gomike6893 10 лет назад

Great cinematography, use of locations and narrative without dialogue. Well done film.

@LiteraryRetreat 8 лет назад

One of the best short films I've ever witnessed.

@robertlefou 3 года назад

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--mTsDDPXmM0.html

@AustinThomasFilms 8 лет назад

Very interesting concept! This was really good! Definitely experimental, but not so abstract that I couldn't tell what was going on. Really cool idea.

@mcdaid12 12 лет назад

brillant work...funny i thought it was going to end up him in a coma and trying to find his way out or something...one thing i would say is 4:34 when he is in the rain,i felt it didnt look that real,the way it was coming off him.maybe pour a little bit less and dont have it as focused on just him.But maybe im wrong and he was actually in rain and im just stupid!was brillant video tho.you deserve alot more subscribers..im sharing this on facebook and all

@Seth-hc2bj 9 лет назад

wow. verry verry cool stuff. I like how the story is almost totally subjectice but at the same time so concrete. what camera did you shoot this on?

@ann-mariepaliukenas19 Год назад

Is anyone here who isn’t a film maker,and us just enjoying watching rather than critiquing? Let it be..

@LukeRobertsFilm 9 лет назад

The grain structure seems to hold up well.

@ninfilms 11 лет назад

Great film did what camera did you shoot this on? I like the dirty film look. Congrats on your film wins.

@nicolarachel94 11 лет назад

the description helps :) it says "A dark, experimental take on the five greatest stages of grief, as a lone man, trapped in a nightmarish world, searches for his lost lover." and also: "Inspired by Gute Nacht. Orpheus |ˈôrfēəs|Greek Mythology a poet who went to the underworld after the death of his wife and secured her release from the dead, but lost her because he failed to obey the condition that he must not look back at her until they had reached the world of the living."

@Joe02TheCuBOYd 12 лет назад

I think anyone can relate to this; whether they have lost a loved one or not. It is a perfect portrayal of the pain of love, I really enjoyed it - thank you!

@zoemilenkovic 4 года назад

wait. i love this so much

@Kdyllon 5 лет назад

This man used final cut pro for this film, I hear the Apple Sound Effects

@anupamhore5125 4 года назад

You really expect him to edit the film like they did in the old times by cutting and gluing the celluloid films? Every filmmaker who works with 16 mm or 32 mm films first digitizes the films and then edit them ( except Quentime Tarantino.)

@filmart1959 9 лет назад

Very good! You have a special way of seeing...

@axcentrixx 12 лет назад

That's just amazing.. loving the cinematography, the effect, the sound.. even the actor did a great job. Job well done guys!

@lucyhwang9490 10 лет назад

Wether or not someone is into artistic films, you did Great work on your film! I hope that you will keep up with other projects. Who is the actor in your film? Also is this done on a 16mm lens or on 16mm film?

@GeorgeStanleyStan 12 лет назад

I am 16 and wish to pursue a career in filmaking. However what worries me is that the industry is getting more and more digital and film is starting to be used less and less. And it would be a great shame if FILMS stoped using FILM all together, as it really is an art using film in it's self, having small shooting ratios when you are on a tight budget, which i know can be difficult at times but at the end of the day it is an art.

@TheVoice0fFate 12 лет назад

This was a much more interesting concept than your previous short film - closed doors. You've definitely matured in your directorial approach and the fractured editing and narrative of this film definitely gives it the edge. However, I didn't see any use of this tripod you borrowed? Almost every shot was shaky, which is a big turn-off for me personally and in my opinion, cheapens the film. However, one thing I must say is that the shot where his wife appears,and the switch in focus was genius.

@ottproductionsuk 12 лет назад

Hello Great film!, i have featured it on a film production companies website that i work for called OTT Productions. Hope you don't mind and if you have any problems with me doing so i am happy to remove it straight away. Sincerely Matt Riley

@safwanfallatah8611 4 года назад

GREAT GREAT! GREAT! what camera used on this?

@AndreyEvermore 4 года назад

Sweet Jesus this was amazing! Fucking great work man

@BlackWarriorLures 5 лет назад

Wow! That poor man.

@Slackah 12 лет назад

Great stuff man! I am curious, how did you guys shoot the "under the bed sheet" scene? Was the actor standing up and brushing through the sheets?

@RajeshMaallah 11 лет назад

Awesome Man. its not common to see Film white balanced the way you did it without pushing the contrast too much. There are almost no resources to study Film techniques anymore. I would like to know the procedure how someone would do it just interested though i shoot on digital.

@bandcshow11d6 12 лет назад

I am a filmmaker and i Love Film as well but its not the Paint the Painter uses that makes him great its what he makes at the end via water colors or oil paint. its what you make that grabs the emotion of the people who watch it. film or digital its what you can do that makes a great film.

@SlunkFilms 12 лет назад

Wow, this was very well done and ambitious. Loved the sound work and the cinematography.

@NaturalEye.Pro1 11 лет назад

Dude, this is so awesome! Amazing job.

@adambazso9207 2 года назад

I just love this short film, its dream-like and surreal athmosphere is just perfect for me. :D

@silentbloodyslayer98 10 лет назад

i hate digital format

@wankertosseroath 10 лет назад

its bad but at least its cheap

@silentbloodyslayer98 10 лет назад

yea

@GermanPhotoshopCS5 10 лет назад

wankertosseroath well, it s cheap and good ;) in difficult light situations digital is much better than film

@GermanPhotoshopCS5 8 лет назад

nope... lighting is one of the most important things in cinematography

@ganimated8862 7 лет назад

What is the medium used on RU-vid ?

@motalinda 8 лет назад

This is amazing! Really love it! What camera did you use? Arri or Aaton? Thanks man!

@daniele_perrone 5 лет назад

I really liked your short. Where did you have your film processed and scanned?

@naturalclarkwork 11 лет назад

A very successful experiment...all the techniques just coming together...what's next on the agenda?

@And_Muse 8 лет назад

Really liked it. Well shot. What budget was this does anyone know?

@tiffanycollyer6503 2 года назад

Years later, and this film still hasn't left my mind.

@jordywilliams 12 лет назад

16mm is the best and this is great. Check out 'Dear Suburbia trailer'

@Jeff-wb3hh 4 года назад

What camera, lens(s) and film did you use?

@SofiaCostales 9 лет назад

its soooo grainy but soooooo intense

@abbiepeach 12 лет назад

Soooooooo good!

@JSFilms27 10 лет назад

what camera did you use?

@kagi95 12 лет назад

Needs more faded and scratched film transition!

@TheStephaniear85 3 года назад

I typed in “experimental short films” and this was the first film that showed up. This film is FIRE!!!! OMG!!!! This is soooooo DOPE!!!!! 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱

@kelloxstehtimwald3968 7 лет назад

which camera did you use?

@calumyoung97 12 лет назад

Hey, man. Where did you get the music from?

@TheCrashesshit 11 лет назад

What kind film stock was used for this?

@cocol211 12 лет назад

Gorgeously shot cheers nice nice film.

@themidgesofficial 9 лет назад

Orpheus is both exciting and disturbing. A visual brilliant work with a great performance of the actor.

@adityapawar73 7 лет назад

hi James... you make good films... is there any way of contacting you? maybe your email id or anything? its abt work @james button

@daseinXY 9 лет назад

really liked it wow!!

@rorysmakingamovie 10 лет назад

i am also an experimental filmmaker, i've never won an award, but i've been hard at work on some shorts coming up, but i really enjoyed this and it looks like you had a lot of fun making it

@VAM_Films 7 лет назад

Very well done! I hope to one day shoot something on 16mm. The quality is fantastic.

@muneimsyakir1686 11 лет назад

How many cameras did you use?

@oddhauntsfilms 8 лет назад

I think, after watching the original test shoot on digital, I will be doing the same when it comes to shooting on 16mm. Great film. Well done to all of those involved.

@andrewvanrhoberts 9 лет назад

What camera did you use and where did you send the film for processing?

@evendellfilms 11 лет назад

I just can't stop admiring your work! You belong in the film industry making millions and inspiring many! Just one question about this film. The story was quite foggy to me. Based on the title and the car crash scene, I'm guessing it was about his "trip" through death and his arrival in the afterlife. Am I correct?

@davidwave4 12 лет назад

Remarkable. Simply remarkable.

@tinotendandudzo4786 3 года назад

Wow. I am beyond inspired! This is beautiful.

@HyborianAge 8 лет назад

great

9 лет назад

Such a deep impact on the soul in such a short period of time! It is a film. No wonder it won awards. Congratulation to the crew and cast.

@VisuallyInfluenced 12 лет назад

brilliant execution, great editing, beautifully shot, clear direction... believable performance. really sucked me in to the story, and delivered it at a great pace. Should all be proud, this will stand up well at festivals.

@MindControlFilms 11 лет назад

What camera did you use?

@sodarkfilms101 10 лет назад

Great stuff!

@miloesalazar 12 лет назад

Don't drink and drive.

@panikattak 11 лет назад

Amazing work on every level! Reminded me of The Trial and Jacob's Ladder, but had its own visual language and totally blew me away! One of the best shorts I've seen... ever.

@M91Lou 12 лет назад

Love your films, James :) keep them coming! Well done for winning the awards and earning so many nominations for all your films: you and your team definitely deserve them! I think Orpheus is my favourite.

@poorsoftware 11 лет назад

Buddy, this is pure gold. It's beautiful. I just wrote an analysis on this for my Film class, we were supposed to pick an experimental film we liked and explain what we thought it meant. Congrats on all the awards!

@stivaro 12 лет назад

I love ALL of your stuff man! I hope you can make movies that hit the theater soon. You're videos are amazing!

@maischakfischer7966 11 лет назад

Nice film. Have a look at our first project: The Imbeciles

@clatterowls 12 лет назад

After a second watch it got better and my god you guys have made a seriously good film! :)

@JoeDigital9 10 лет назад

fantastic!!

@BurningtunaDC 7 лет назад

Great job. What camera and lens did you use?

@EndorPheonix 12 лет назад

I wrote a post-modernistic tragedy involving the greek god Orpheus. Very nice work, as always.

@xxxhodeixxx 11 лет назад

Hey, couple of film students here from Ireland watching this....absolutely amazing, fantastic job and well done! :)

@ninfilms 11 лет назад

Love your film. Congrats on the success of your film awards.

@seguelawrencedoering394 10 лет назад

Rightous.

@bernardadji2070 4 года назад

Must say this is one of my favorite experimental film.

@EpicSpadeStudios 12 лет назад

Very well done

@samrealyrocks 12 лет назад

Great short, watched without sound and the image alone held my interest all the way through, success

@AndyTzan 12 лет назад

Wonderful work.

@brittanylolkitty 12 лет назад

its so sad D:

@Stonefeverfilms 12 лет назад

Amazing! It looks absolutley gorgeous, the sound is perfect and Jason's performance is truely riveting!

@M00374204 10 лет назад

Hello, This film was shot in 16 mm lens only ?

@GermanPhotoshopCS5 10 лет назад

no, it was shot on 16mm film, not digital you know ;)

@cezar211091 10 лет назад

the grain is obvious

@raghdakhairy6967 8 лет назад

Great !

@brittanylolkitty 12 лет назад

its narnia!

@darkwolf69ify 11 лет назад

So, surreal and so, fantastic!!!!!. Amazing work man just....... Amazing dude.

@captaindarwin91 12 лет назад

Just incredible. Loved every single second. The atmosphere/lighting/effects/etc were perfect :)

@iamdineshrock 4 года назад

Fantastic

@judewashere7129 11 лет назад

Amazing...

@eatpeople420 11 лет назад

Nice work

@phaseurdu75 12 лет назад

Great! just question: how did you realized the effect when the stones levitate?

@IncurZeAwperator 7 лет назад

wow, fuel for an existential crisis

@morphios1 12 лет назад

wooow...that was incredible deep, dark and meaniful...well done

@matthew_thefallen 6 лет назад

Lynch would love this.

@daniel10amayall 11 лет назад

very interesting. 7 mins well spent. thank you

@gia8697 6 лет назад

I love this so much. I'm making a film for one of my courses, and I'm using this as my study of form since it's inspired me so much, and there's so much to analyse from the film. Surprised I only just found it.

@JamesButton 6 лет назад

Thank you so much! So glad you like it!! Good luck with your film. Have fun!