Short films rarely get the proper respect they deserve, despite the fact there are several really great ones out there.
In fact, many of the filmmakers working today started out in the short film department. Movies like District 9 and Shane Acker’s animated 9 began their life as short subjects, with Kerry Conran’s Sky Captain short pic landing him the gig to direct the feature.
Point being is the world of short films houses a great many wonders, if one knows where to look. So, it’s without further ado that I introduce you to the trailer for Sean Wainsteim’s Lost for Words, a Canadian kid’s fantasy that seems to be edging toward horror. There’s some creepy and trippy imagery here, including a pair of critters that might have leapt right of H.R. Puffn’stuff or one of Jim Henson’s 80′s films like Labyrinth or Dark Crystal. The production design is nice and the Hansel and Gretel fairy-tale feel gives it a welcome atmosphere.
I’m hoping to start a regular shorts column here at Atomic Popcorn, and hopefully will be able to direct you towards the entirety of Lost for Words at a later date.
Until then, keep away from the glowing blue jellyfish with the licorice tongue! Check out the trailer here:
