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OBSOLETE

“Obsolete tells the story of a robot starting work in a decrepit toy factory. Trapped in the factory all its life it is curious about the outside world, watching a bird through the factory wall each day. When it mistakes a toy on the production line for the bird one day it sets the robots escape in motion.”

Created by Lewis Gray

FRENCH TOAST

“In a fancy Parisian Café, an uptight businessman is about to pay the check when he finds out that he has lost his wallet. To save time he decides to order more coffee.”

This Oscar Nominated Short film (2010) was created by Fabrice O. Joubert

GROW UP ALREADY

“After being dumped by his girlfriend Winnie, Andy Mott is determined to win her back — the only problem is, he’s got a LOT of growing up to do.” (Vimeo)

Written & Directed by Richard Keith

DANGER PLANET

“During a routine scan on a distant planet, a young space scout finds romance with a female pilot. But when peril strikes the two star-crossed explorers, he must face what lurks in the darkness of the planet to rescue the girl.”

Danger Planet is an animated short created by students at Southern Adventist University in Tennessee.

POLYPORE

“In this quirky Sci-Fi adventure, a young man must cope with involuntary telepathy, a potion-induced transformation, teleporting agents and a clone reincarnation, all while dodging an evil corporation that wants to harvest his brain for knowledge”

Directed by Jesse Barack

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MAC ‘N’ CHEESE

Directed by Tom Hankins, Gijs Van Kooten, Guido Puijk & Roy Neiterau

When you find yourself running scared and running out of energy, there’s only a few options left to outrun your opponent through the southern desert. Stopping at nothing, watch these two guys wear each other out and rip through boundaries hitherto unbroken. Enjoy the ride! (Vimeo)

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THE GIFT

Directed by Carl E. Rinsch

The Gift is a Sci-Fi short with a savage Chase sequence on it. (Vimeo)

MOBIUS

Directed by Vincent Laforet

A short film about a photojournalist who stumbles upon a cartel execution and supernatural events in the the “Zone of Silence” in Mexico. (Vimeo)

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PIVOT

Designed & Animated by Kevin Megens, Floris Vos, Arno de Grijs, André Bergs

When a man is witness to a murder and takes pictures of the killer, he has to run for his life. During the chase he is able to turn the tables and the prey becomes the hunter. All resulting in an unfortunate ending. (Vimeo)

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23 DEGREES 5 MINUTES

“An old explorer close to freezing in the Arctic re-lives the events that brought him there in the first place.”

VOICE OVER

“I-will-not-tell-you-whose voice leads us through three extreme situations that are actually the same… Will you survive?”

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SIGNIFIED SIGNIFIER

“Signified Signifier is inspired by my experiences directing television commercials. The idea for the short was born from a discussion with a creative director over a couple of beers. I was explaining my distaste for certain industry buzz words, which led to a “You know what would be funny” moment.” (YouTube)

TO THIS DAY

“To This Day is a project based on a spoken word poem written by Shane Koyczan (shanekoyczan.com) called “To This Day”, to further explore the profound and lasting impact that bullying can have on an individual.” (Vimeo)

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SMOKE SELLER

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A STORY ABOUT ROBOTS

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THUMB SNATCHERS FROM THE MOON COCOON

“This 100% hand-made, action-packed short film tries to keep up as a Texas Sheriff hilariously massacres a race of clumsy aliens.” (Vimeo)

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FRIENDSHEEP

A wolf tries to work in an office full of sheep.

Directed by Jaime Maestro

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LIKE GRAINS OF SAND

“A short film that shows we are all the same.”

Written & Directed by Charles D. Conklyn

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40 YEARS

“As a child, David witnesses the death of his younger brother.  40 years on, his days are haunted by a powerful nemesis.”

Directed by Russell Appleford

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“Having a Monster for a roommate is not always easy.”

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First of all, if you haven’t seen it already, go and check out the recent Trance Trailer. If you weren’t excited about Danny Boyle’s up-coming heist thriller yet, this will whet your appetite.

The Cast

Simon, the art dealer trying to uncover hidden memories, is played by James McAvoy. McAvoy has shown strong promise in the likes of Atonement and X-men: First Class. Here he plays a well rounded character, forced into a more unique position. Considering some of the more escapist and psychological segments of the trailer, McAvoy has done well to deliver what looks set to be a strong performance.

Much of this, of course, is played against the other cast members. Rosario Dawson (Seven Pounds, Sin City), plays the hypnotherapist trying to help unlock these memories. The two bounce off each other flawlessly, both playing cards close to their chest as they dance around each other throughout the trailer. Vincent Cassel is thrown into this mix as the standard villain but, as with anything to do with Danny Boyle, things aren’t always that easy. Cassel looks set to be a performance to watch; his role as Franck is intimidating yet intelligent.

The Plot

Whilst the plot itself is simple enough—Simon needs to get his memories back so the criminals led by Franck can find the lost painting, the execution seems to be done on a much deeper level. The interactions between the key characters alone open up more possibilities. The film contrasts the higher class, intellectual lifestyle of Simon with the darker imagery of the criminal underworld demonstrated by Franck. Bouncing between these is the character of Elizabeth, which opens up much of the psychological aspects of the film.

Although sometimes the bad guys are just more interesting, there doesn’t seem to be a clear-cut division in Trance. Everyone seems well developed, with their own interests and secrets to hide. By now, character and emotional exploration is something we should easily expect from Danny Boyle, but it never ceases to excite and intrigue. It gives the film any number of directions to go, and audiences are likely to read very different interpretations.

The trailer alone suggests food for thought, and the full film is likely to follow suit when it opens on March 27^th.