This student short film got me into 10 film festivals (Shot on Fuji XT4)

Summary

The video script narrates the story of Ollie, a pet who adores his owner Jane and their weekend routines. Suddenly, Jane starts staying home all day, initially seeming like a dream come true for Ollie. However, when Jane disappears and Ollie is taken away to a small room, his world turns upside down. He endures fear and hunger until a new person provides food, but the situation remains grim. Ollie eventually adapts to his new life, always longing for Jane, until he is taken away again by the same person who brought him to this predicament.

Takeaways

• 🐶 Ollie, the dog, introduces himself and his love for his human, Jane.
• 🍲 Ollie shares that Jane used to give him his two favorite things: food and love.
• 🎮 They enjoyed various activities together, like car rides, playing fetch, and cuddling at night.
• 💼 Ollie didn’t like it when Jane went to work, as he had to stay home alone all day.
• 🏡 One day, Jane stayed home all the time, and Ollie was happy they spent more time together.
• ❓ Ollie felt something was wrong when Jane suddenly left and didn’t return.
• 🏠 Ollie was taken to a new, small room where he felt scared and hungry.
• 🍽️ A new human started feeding Ollie, and he slowly adjusted to the new routine.
• 😟 Despite the routine, Ollie often thought about Jane, missing her deeply.
• 👃 One morning, Ollie smelled something familiar and was taken away again by the same person who took him from his home.

Q & A

Who is the narrator of the script?

The narrator of the script is Ollie, a pet, who is speaking about their human named Jane.

What are the two things Ollie loves the most in the world?

Ollie loves food and love the most, which are provided by their human, Jane.

What games did Ollie and Jane used to play together?

Ollie and Jane used to play games like 'car rides', 'fetch the stick', 'sit in the park', and 'down'.

How did Ollie feel about the game when Jane had to go to work?

Ollie did not like the game when Jane had to go to work because it meant spending the whole day at home waiting for her.

What did Ollie do to keep themselves busy while Jane was at work?

Ollie kept themselves busy by playing with forbidden toys, taking an 'Energy Nap', and waiting for Jane to return.

What unexpected event changed Ollie's life?

An unexpected event where Jane started staying at home almost 24 hours a day changed Ollie's life.

How did Ollie react to Jane's absence after the unexpected event?

Ollie was confused and initially thought Jane might have returned to work, but she never came home that night.

What significant change occurred in Ollie's life after Jane's absence?

Ollie's life took a 180-degree turn, going from living with the best human in the world to being in a small room.

How did Ollie adapt to the new environment and the new human who brought food?

Ollie adapted by learning to bark for food and accepting the new routine, although they missed Jane.

What was Ollie's emotional state in the new environment?

Ollie was initially scared and hungry, but they eventually got used to the new situation.

What happened when the man who took Ollie from their home returned?

Ollie had no choice but to go with him, indicating another change in their life.