This student short film got me into 10 film festivals (Shot on Fuji XT4)
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I'm happy the story had a happy end. First I thought the girl died, but thanksfully she didn't.
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I was so happy that I wagged my tail like the dog!
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I’m SOOOO happy Jane was there at the end, I was ready to fight someone 😭😭
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After a year and a half of waiting to make my short film "Ollie" available for the general public, the moment has arrived to finally share it with all of you. It's remarkable how this project began as a school assignment without putting much effort into the production, but later, when I sat down to edit and weave the narrative together, a wave of appreciation washed over me. I fell in love with the way I had told the story and the powerful message it carried.
Great Story ❤
Working with my dog Charlie as the main character proved to be a challenge of its own. It took countless hours to coax him into the right positions, and when I think back on this process, I appreciate the dedication required of any filmmaker working with animal actors. While I know there are areas that can be improved, I take immense pride in what I have accomplished as a solo filmmaker. The unexpected reception of "Ollie" at numerous film festivals has astounded me, serving as a testament to the notion that one can create something meaningful with minimal equipment and still garner recognition.
The journey of creating "Ollie" has been a profound learning experience, reinforcing the belief that anyone with passion and determination can produce a piece of cinema that resonates deeply. I am grateful for the opportunity to share this film with the general public, inviting them to witness the magic that unfolds when we embrace the power of storytelling, even in the most humble of circumstances.
Was so worried when the guy took him out in a leash the second time he was taking him to be PTS
Synopsis:
Ollie tells the story of the daily life of a dog at the beginning of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. The dog realizes that his human has stopped leaving the house for work in the morning. He feels extremely happy that his human stays in the house all day, every day with him. But one day, the human becomes very sick and suddenly is gone. The dog stays alone for many days without knowing if his human will return.
that dog deserves an Oscar!
Title: Ollie
Written and Directed: Sadiel Gomez
Wow, this one is so touching! This old lady (me) got heart rate up. Strange I haven't seen this before. What would we do without animals?
Filmed and Edited: Sadiel Gomez
Cast: Nicole Birch-Bayley, Sadiel Gomez, Sheri Birch, Charlie, Snickers, Kitty
How about other poor dogs he is keeping in his house? Is it temporary fostering, or what? I wish all the dogs have loving families.
Original Music: Mychael Dana, Gavin Luke, Mattias Tell, Fearless Soul
Voiceover: Sadiel Gomez
I Loved Chewy, The best free gift , I ever receive. Drugs is money sport City Hall.
Sound Design: Sadiel Gomez
Tittle Design: Luis Javier Socorro, Ruben Armando Delgado
That was great!
Music:
Baby Bella - Mychael Danna
mi è piaciuto tantissimo è tanto commovente .Si bisogna amarli tanto perchè hanno una vita cosi breve confronto la nostra sono i nostri angeli custodi grazie per questo video
Practicing Go Home - Mychael Danna
Play Time - Mychael Danna
What a beautiful story. The narration from Ollie's perspective was a perfect choice to tell it. Thank you for sharing your art.
Duo Voces - Gavin Luke
Chained - Mychael Danna
That was a beautiful film and story. Amazing.
Mattias Tell - Cotton Candy Armor (Instrumental Version)
Fix You (Cover) - Fearless Soul [Coldplay Original]
nine minutes of wonderful thoughful film making . the end was unexpected as we all went through co vid . well done .
Camera used for this video: Fujifilm XT4
Lens used for this video: Fujifilm XF16-55mm F2.8, Fujifilm Prime Lens XF35mm F1.4, Fujifilm XF10-24 F4, Fujifilm XF50 -140 F2.8
Very good short film.............
More User Perspectives
Comments said happy ending. Otherwise I would not have watched! 🐾💕🐾
@debbiec4530Nice film thank you so much
@pennypoohoothepollyjeanmiestera story not just told but told from the perspective of a beautiful loyal animal
@susanedghill609I loved this! So well done.
@Michelle-h9q3hBeautiful short 👏👏👏👏
@TripinHeidiBeautiful, I'm glad that it had a happy ending.
@Michele-zn5yiThat's what you get for having a stupid antivaxxer for a human.
@AntonioParraTellez-bo6wnjust loved it .
@Sorbajitdas❤❤❤
@annalizasarmiento4254I loved it..
I love the dog is Mexican as well ;)
That was excellent & awesome!!!
@davidshort2609Dog is a great actor. I love him
@WilmaMorgenrothTruly remarkable film. Everything we needed for complete catharsis. I ended up in a puddle of tears.
@maggiebodekWhew! i was so afraid it was going to be a sad ending. Beautiful!
@JagLiteto those of you who keep your pets locked up in a crate shame on you. that is not love!
@jsundberg5542I always believe my dogs needs to die before me because it would break my heart if I go first and nobody will take of them. Thats just me.
@piepie1466Such a wonderful little film! ❤thank you.
@radhabiswas7292Whew! So glad there was a happy ending. I was getting so sad for the dog 😢. Beautiful film. ❤
@jacquelinesinek8231Beautiful film. I was scared throughout though for fear it would be a horrible ending.
@eldajackson1¡ Dios mío, he tenido el corazón " apretado" hasta el final!.🥺
Una historia preciosa... ❤
love it!!!
@FaithCanterySuch a beautiful story. I am still crying
@lisaperske17COVID never existed
@AnneBolynneMan I miss my dogss❤
@saxles15In 6th grade, we watched this, and we all cried even teachers. 3:30 I cried I thought it meant actually gone.
@AlyviaLintonHermoso😊
@denisseortega9969❤❤❤
@Aaron83GOmg
This broke my heart!
absolutely brilliant :)
@DBCrawford-p4bPeople need to make provisions for their pets in case of emergency.
@dtorus76that was some emotional short film...great work buddy💖💖
@paarthkothari26I Think dogs are better than childrens 😂😂 atleast you can have every new in 14 years
@khushal_00012I’m bothered that I don’t understand the fate of the orange cat and black and white dog. Were they left to rot in that musty basement with those cold, unfeeling people? I know a lot of people treat their animals this way.
@tortimeeseThank you Sadie! Nicely done.
@shazzerful