ALONE TIME (Short Film - Thriller)

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  • čas přidán 28. 09. 2014
  • Directed by Rod Blackhurst
    ALONE TIME
    an Unparalleled Production in association with Frank & Paul Films
    A young woman, stressed by her busy and continually crowded New York City existence spontaneously retreats to a solitary lake deep in the Adirondacks.
    Ann - Rose Hemingway
    Director | Rod Blackhurst
    Producer | Josh Murphy
    Executive Producers | Paul Pathikal + Eric Hollenbeck
    Co-producers | David Ebeltoft + Chris Suchorsky
    Associate Producer | Marcella Castro
    Written by Rod Blackhurst + David Ebeltoft
    Director of Photography | Adam McDaid
    Editor | Suzanne Spangler
    Composer | Tyler Strickland
    Sound Designer | Jamey Scott
    Strategic Partner | MBED
    Subway Man - David Chokachi
    Street Man - Jonathan Gundel
    Cashier - Peggy Scott
    alonetimefilm.com
    upproductions.com
    rodblackhurst.com
    adammcdaid.com
    tylerstrickland.com
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  • @rodblackhurst
    @rodblackhurst  Před 4 lety +465

    Rod here. The director of this short film. I just wanted to say thank you to all of you for taking the time to watch this and comment. My friends and I made this short film in 2012. We wanted to make a short film without dialogue, relying on all the other arrows in our filmmaking quiver; sound design, cinematography, score, color, camera language, etc - to see if we could create a mood and a feeling. Since 2012 we've grown as filmmakers. Our 2016 feature film HERE ALONE won the Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature at the Tribeca Film Festival and is available to stream everywhere online. My 2016 feature film AMANDA KNOX is a Netflix Original. And I'm currently directing a film for Amblin Partners called THE WHITE ROOM. The reactions and engagement that this short film continue to get, 7 years later, is so wonderful to see. 50% of you all love it. 50% of you all don't like it. And that's okay. The very reasons some of you love it are the very reasons some of you don't like it. I'm glad we made this film and learned a lot about ourselves, our process, and our voice as storytellers. Thank you for being here.

    • @nfcribeiro
      @nfcribeiro Před 4 lety +1

      Great to see how far you've come. Godspeed =)

    • @mikehubbard5493
      @mikehubbard5493 Před 4 lety +1

      I like the film a lot. This makes me think of the untold millions that have been victims of the drug the "Devils Breath", and or Ecstacy-(roofies).

    • @mikehubbard5493
      @mikehubbard5493 Před 4 lety +1

      If I could I would cause everyone never to trust anyone again. Be careful out there in this nasty cruel world. God be with you. In God we trust.

    • @peterrobinson972
      @peterrobinson972 Před 4 lety +3

      I found it thought provoking. Much in the way of Ingmar Bergman. Thank you for sharing it on CZcams.

    • @MobileFilmmaking
      @MobileFilmmaking Před 4 lety +3

      Thanks for taking the time to even respond. I'm a total beginner at filmmaking and I come back to this video at least twice a week to study the cinematography and color grading and try to reproduce it. Kudos to you. You need to post more stuff!

  • @willier47
    @willier47 Před 6 lety +486

    I don't think anyone noticed, but she zipped the Bag from her right to her Left. Then when morning came she couldn't find the zipper until she went to her right side. Nice little touch.

    • @rodblackhurst
      @rodblackhurst  Před 6 lety +157

      After all these years, you may be the first person to have noticed that easter egg!

    • @willier47
      @willier47 Před 6 lety +11

      I yeah i was wondering if anyone else did. LOL

    • @preetichauhan862
      @preetichauhan862 Před 5 lety +3

      Wow 👌👌 that's true

    • @KatorNia
      @KatorNia Před 5 lety +21

      I noticed that too, but I mistook it for some continuity error. :p

    • @ImranKhan-pm6gd
      @ImranKhan-pm6gd Před 5 lety +13

      I just watched it today. I did notice that it was the only instance where she fumbled. Everywhere else she was all perfect.
      Kudos to the makers..

  • @emmachapman-banks9887
    @emmachapman-banks9887 Před 6 lety +50

    One thing I love about this short film is how the woman wanted to spend time alone with herself during her mini camping trip but in fact, she was never alone... This is a brilliant plot with such an unexpected twist and the cinematics are absolutely amazing! You are such an inspiration to everyone.

  • @JC-gq3wg
    @JC-gq3wg Před rokem +6

    2023 and still holds strong, great film!👏🏾

  • @jaceek2030
    @jaceek2030 Před 7 lety +1393

    Nice creepy ending. I always appreciate a movie that can pull off creepy and scary unusually.

    • @TheBigfootkiller
      @TheBigfootkiller Před 7 lety +4

      Jacee K 100th like!😃

    • @opkid1267
      @opkid1267 Před 7 lety +4

      foxy plush269 YOU LIER....😂😂 150 Likes 😁

    • @TheBigfootkiller
      @TheBigfootkiller Před 7 lety +2

      Op Kid 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😄😄😄😋

    • @janekim5370
      @janekim5370 Před 7 lety +5

      omg lololol legit same

    • @jeraldbrewer6087
      @jeraldbrewer6087 Před 7 lety +9

      It shows that the fillmmakers have enough confidence & smarts not to resort to cheap tricks. They also seem to respect their audience.

  • @shayma95
    @shayma95 Před 8 lety +411

    the quality and color grading of this film is amazing. the shots were breathtaking!

    • @rodblackhurst
      @rodblackhurst  Před 8 lety +34

      +shayma. Thank you for the kind words! Share the film with your friends?! :-)

    • @bluto212
      @bluto212 Před 7 lety +2

      Yeah the visuals were professional

  • @TheMovieCritic83
    @TheMovieCritic83 Před 3 lety +45

    I’m always so impressed when a film can make me feel genuinely unnerved! There’s nothing fancy or supernatural here, just creepy, disturbing realism....Great work! Such a credit to everyone involved...

    • @rodblackhurst
      @rodblackhurst  Před 3 lety +2

      Thank you so much for those kind words. That's exactly what I was hoping to do.

  • @r1chard077
    @r1chard077 Před 3 lety +33

    I kept expecting something to happen during the hiking trip, but my expectations were subverted. Really love this one.

  • @LegionOfWeirdos
    @LegionOfWeirdos Před 8 lety +894

    Liked it, but it feels more like the beginning of a longer story.

    • @rodblackhurst
      @rodblackhurst  Před 8 lety +59

      +Legion of Weirdos And it just might be...

    • @sp9rks716
      @sp9rks716 Před 8 lety +25

      +Legion of Weirdos I agree. If this was a short story it takes too long for something to happen. But as part of a longer work, a novel, the lead up is setting up tension, only broken by a feeling of dread, and an instant of replaying in our minds of what else had happened when it wasn't "alone time". I liked it. Also, it's so good to watch a film with very minimal if any background "movie music". Just the natural sounds. So much scarier. So much more believable. So much more tricked and betrayed.

    • @medicallymo
      @medicallymo Před 6 lety +3

      Legion of Weirdos yeah I think it was really slow & could've been shorter since it lost me a couple min in. But I really like the end & wish there was more :/

    • @elisenicole474
      @elisenicole474 Před 6 lety +18

      Watch it again, the slow starting scenes show the stalker following her...

    • @George50809
      @George50809 Před 6 lety

      I echo your sentiments.

  • @BlueBlaBle
    @BlueBlaBle Před 7 lety +136

    Oh god... It was so nice and I was thinking "Ok, and why is this a thriller?" Then she's looking through pictures and it came to me... but I still got those major chills.

    • @rodblackhurst
      @rodblackhurst  Před 7 lety +35

      Feeling all those feels! Thanks for watching the whole short film.

  • @katrinpopova8735
    @katrinpopova8735 Před 2 lety +18

    I'm here because I'm digging deeper into the director's work so i could learn. And this work really makes me shiver. I mean, how can you possibly give so much to the audience in 12 minutes without any words and dialogues? I admire the job you've gone👏

  • @ameliamangan981
    @ameliamangan981 Před 6 lety +251

    I was so happy for her cause she was looking at all of her nice photos and smiling and then THAT HAPPENED and I threw my phone across the room like wtf this is based on a true story as well... WTF

  • @shelbywalters2164
    @shelbywalters2164 Před 9 lety +59

    That was an awesome movie. You just described every independent woman's worst nightmare in under 12 minutes. Being vulnerable. Awesome.

    • @rodblackhurst
      @rodblackhurst  Před 9 lety +4

      Shelby - Thank you for watching and for the kind words. It's a psychological film for sure!

    • @edgardark7690
      @edgardark7690 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@rodblackhurst - The overly happy guy in the metro. The guy on the crosswalk who needed to act on a scary thought. The camera scene on the hill side should have warned me good but I got swept up by being all alone being immerged by beautiful panorama views of breathtaking nature. Flipping through the photo's I still felt very distant from any horror but somehow suspected someone appearing in one of the photo's. And then the flashbacks.... 'blip', -- sharing is caring, so thank you Shelby (spot on) and thank you and your friends Rod - any one recommendation on how to deal with this ?

  • @shoeboxphotos
    @shoeboxphotos Před 7 lety +413

    This is a beautiful metaphor about how isolating and lonely it can feel to be human. In the opening scene, Ann is alone on a balcony, surrounded by the lights and noise of the city, and a room filled with people She's on the outside looking in and not an active participant. Even when she is physically near other people, their faces are shot out of focus orfrom the neck down. When she trades her monotonous, grey life to escape to nature, everything is lush, green, and peaceful. The stark contrast between the city and the woods is tangible. She appears to be alone, one with nature, an active participant in her own life. But as her photos show at the conclusion of the film, she is not alone. Nobody is ever truly alone.

    • @rodblackhurst
      @rodblackhurst  Před 7 lety +25

      shoeboxphotos you got it!

    • @shoeboxphotos
      @shoeboxphotos Před 7 lety +3

      Thanks Rod, I really enjoyed your film and look forward to watching Here Alone. I edited my reply because I submitted my comment before I was done....I hope you were able to read it in full. 😊

    • @colorfullconcerto
      @colorfullconcerto Před 7 lety +2

      Yeah. but i didn't really like the open ending. I wanted some kind of closure hahaha

    • @GuinessOriginal
      @GuinessOriginal Před 6 lety +2

      Erm not sure she really appreciated not being alone... 🤔 I don't really see any positive message here tbh. And who buys disposable cameras these days anyway? Wouldn't it have been more realistic if she'd just taken them on her phone? Nicely shot though

    • @kevdmiller
      @kevdmiller Před 6 lety +14

      Guinness--I think that the answer to the cell phone question is that this story (and probably the true event that inspired the film) takes place in a time before cell phones with HD cameras were ever-present. I re-watched it and didn't really see anyone staring down at their phones. I only noticed a single woman at the crosswalk that *kinda* looks like she's holding a smart phone, but it isn't clear enough to tell for sure. Even when the main character calls her friend to tell her she's going camping, the phone she uses (though it's also hard to see) looks like a land-line cordless phone instead of a smart phone. Even the office seems low-tech. There is one shot that briefly shows a flat screen monitor so maybe it takes place in the late 90's/early 2000's when flat screens were starting to become common but most cell phone cameras weren't very high rez?

  • @mrv1271
    @mrv1271 Před 6 lety +362

    It should've been called Balls. I would never go hiking alone.

    • @alistasia
      @alistasia Před 5 lety +2

      MR V 🤣🤣🤣

    • @smalltowngirlbigcityheart3724
      @smalltowngirlbigcityheart3724 Před 5 lety +1

      MR V 😂😂😂😂

    • @barnaliadhikary9421
      @barnaliadhikary9421 Před 5 lety +10

      Its most normal to go hiking alone, balls are for kids to play. You lack persona

    • @jameswilson1360
      @jameswilson1360 Před 5 lety

      My thought EXACTLY !!!!!

    • @DirkDiggler2000
      @DirkDiggler2000 Před 5 lety +11

      @Mikael True..Although, going alone or being separated can lead to weird disappearances. Most commonly being taken by Aliens, unwanted anal play, ect... Gotta be careful out there these days!

  • @stevenday7644
    @stevenday7644 Před 6 lety +64

    People end up getting confused with alone and lonely... When a person ia alone that means he/she wants to be but if a person is lonely its not on her/his own will

    • @rodblackhurst
      @rodblackhurst  Před 6 lety +5

      Quite true.

    • @kw6217
      @kw6217 Před 5 lety +10

      Perhaps. But the truth is
      ... you can be alone, but not be lonely
      And you can be lonely even when you aren't alone.

    • @AbuBakar-it9jf
      @AbuBakar-it9jf Před 2 lety

      Its beautiful but end is confused.Plz explain

  • @bamvideos
    @bamvideos Před 7 lety +403

    Why would she pick up that camera? Over half of the movie is just her going from her usual city life style to camping.
    I like all of the scenery shots that tell her story without any dialog, the cinematography is very clean, although I feel their could've been more attention to finer details, I did NOT see the ending coming at all! That was nicely done!

    • @rodblackhurst
      @rodblackhurst  Před 7 lety

      Thank you for the kind words!

    • @bamvideos
      @bamvideos Před 7 lety

      +Rod Blackhurst No problem!

    • @gabegiron4516
      @gabegiron4516 Před 7 lety +2

      BAM! Videos living potato hello there

    • @BrionesPalomo
      @BrionesPalomo Před 7 lety +3

      I knew that end was coming since she picked up that camera, back in the days there were plenty of urban legends around that treat

    • @Jo-vj7ps
      @Jo-vj7ps Před 7 lety +34

      Yeah ending made the film even more intensifying, but did you notice the guy watching her from behind somewhere in the middle of the film?

  • @hopeharris3097
    @hopeharris3097 Před 7 lety +22

    I'm one of those people who reads the comment before so I know if a jump scare is gonna happen.... 😶

    • @sylviaj8272
      @sylviaj8272 Před 7 lety +1

      girl meets world same! i didn't this time and it scared me!

  • @canvasfaces
    @canvasfaces Před 5 lety +6

    A great actress! Nothing overdone, likable and believable. Very very good

    • @rodblackhurst
      @rodblackhurst  Před 5 lety

      Thank you for the kind words and taking the time to comment.

  • @melaniecravens7240
    @melaniecravens7240 Před 5 lety +19

    The realization that some one was there was omg scary.

  • @TheWriterWalker
    @TheWriterWalker Před 7 lety +245

    I feel as if I've experienced a full-length feature. This is an elegant and subtle piece.

  • @alexsoran1849
    @alexsoran1849 Před 6 lety +22

    This is my literal worst fear as someone who loves to be alone and head out of town but THIS IS SO GRIPPING AND SO AMAZING I can't stop watching!

    • @rodblackhurst
      @rodblackhurst  Před 6 lety

      Happy to provide the scares. Thanks for watching and commenting. Share with your friends?!

  • @clayguy1
    @clayguy1 Před 6 lety +103

    Would make an amazing start of a movie... Just amazing. I agree with Megan Rose... I want more..

  • @mandytreutens9099
    @mandytreutens9099 Před rokem +8

    perfect mix of thriller, suspense and plot twist without reverting horror or gore....

  • @Panwere36
    @Panwere36 Před 7 lety +14

    That is freaky if it really is based on a true story. I would never go camping again. This seriously had a "I let you go this time... " feel to it for real.

  • @meg-jr8pu
    @meg-jr8pu Před 8 lety +1499

    My first instinct was WHAT THE FUCK! What the ACTUAL fuck!! Then I was like. That's smart though. I want more!

  • @dirtroadfarmsjimmideanreen2458

    This film should be used as a public service announcement, that people shouldn't go camping alone!!! In this day and age is very dangerous to Camp by yourself.

    • @jazzrex1
      @jazzrex1 Před 5 lety +2

      Here is the channel of a real girl who prefers solo hikes in the area of St. Petersburg, Russia. czcams.com/video/B5XM7yO7owc/video.html

    • @paulm.gilbert1096
      @paulm.gilbert1096 Před 5 lety +6

      @@jazzrex1 This is not Russia. This is the United States of rapes, murders and pedophiles. Camping out for two or three nights is not a solo hike. Jim Reen is correct, not wise to go camping on your own, especially if you're a lady. We are not being over protective males. Given today's environment, we're just giving out sound wisdom.

    • @jazzrex1
      @jazzrex1 Před 5 lety +3

      Totally agree. I am also not happy with this idea. Just showed what is.

    • @ge3346
      @ge3346 Před 5 lety +2

      Do you need your safe space now? :|

    • @brandonstone4087
      @brandonstone4087 Před 4 lety +1

      Jim shut the fuck up

  • @joelee5875
    @joelee5875 Před 4 lety +10

    I feel have to comment in that I'm embarrassed to say that I've watched this film 5 times, it's usually posted next to films that I haven't seen before, and I end up coming back to it., it's just that this one is done so well, even without the ending which is great by the way, I find this so compelling, every shot seems flawless but not forced and the actor is also excellent.

  • @IM_ROBBY
    @IM_ROBBY Před 7 lety +399

    Incredible visuals, nice twist but it should have been shorter due to the simplicity of the plot.

    • @sierraseidler138
      @sierraseidler138 Před 7 lety +9

      Nóra Jánosi I was rather waiting for something creepy to happen because this innocent nature pictures and showing her every move ( like opening the tent) just seemed to simple

    • @avibank
      @avibank Před 7 lety +3

      That's what Tolkien said when he wrote Lord of The Rings, except he didn't.

    • @bluto212
      @bluto212 Před 7 lety

      Not to this one

    • @brucenatelee
      @brucenatelee Před 6 lety +2

      I think that's the point, to build up an unexpected ending like that, thinking it was just a normal, peaceful film.

    • @robertburks2162
      @robertburks2162 Před 6 lety +2

      10 minutes I would say

  • @ajs899
    @ajs899 Před 8 lety +44

    I really liked this. the length of this film is wonderful. That sense of loneliness was very powerful and had a good amount of time to develop.
    excellent job.

    • @rodblackhurst
      @rodblackhurst  Před 8 lety +3

      +PeePodd Thank you so much for the kind words!

    • @hestadickeos6043
      @hestadickeos6043 Před 6 lety

      PeePodd I agree! This film has a good deal of suspense,as anything could happen at any moment; that is left to the imagination of the viewer.... so effective! The woman's sense of lonelyness is palpable ... I also enjoyed the beautifully shot scenery,and interesting perspectives.I thought the ending was very good.Hope to see more films like this: thoughtful and in good taste.A good suspense story does not need blood and gore to be effective.

  • @gleamyhotshot1222
    @gleamyhotshot1222 Před rokem +4

    So this is actually based on true story on a woman named Casey Rodriguez , she broke up from her bf and went on solo campaign in Appalachia for some alone time , Casey really choose the most secluded area she hadn't seen any one near , she took some photos from her dad's vintage camera , later coming back she gave it to him to make it clear , He then asked her if she was with someone and she is hiding it from him . She said no and matter of fact she added it was most secluded zone , then he sent her the photographs in which she was sleeping and some one else took them. Fortunately Casey returned safe back home but still this is a spine chilling story.

  • @dawsonedwards5859
    @dawsonedwards5859 Před 5 lety +39

    This could’ve been a movie about self discovery but nooo

  • @NomadOverNormal
    @NomadOverNormal Před 9 lety +477

    Very interesting. I do feel however that this was a bit too long for the point. There was a part where she was getting on the subway, and you see a man get on the same cart as her. You don't see his face clearly thought.
    I feel that if you added this mysterious man as a creepy character, subtly adding him into scenes where you barely notice him- if at all, it could have been more of a connect the dots type thing. I also would have made this into 5 minutes rather than 12, because you lost me with boredom at parts.
    However, I must say the feeling I have after watching this film is unlike anything I have ever felt while watching a movie. I feel grossed out and creeped out, and it generated legitimate fear in me. Bravo. This was worth the watch.

    • @rodblackhurst
      @rodblackhurst  Před 9 lety +23

      There are several other 'easter eggs' buried in the film! We won't spoil them for you here. The feeling you describe having after watching is exactly the feeling we wanted to create. It sounds like we our jobs!

    • @NomadOverNormal
      @NomadOverNormal Před 9 lety +1

      yes you did!

    • @m0n57312633k
      @m0n57312633k Před 8 lety +1

      Rod Blackhurst Maybe I am blind, but where are the "easter eggs"?

    • @lucaswittrup30
      @lucaswittrup30 Před 8 lety +4

      thesiegecinema m0n57312633k There are multiple easter eggs. I'll spoil the two I found obvious. The first one being when she gets on the train. The second one being when she crosses the road. Rod Blackhurst This was a wonderful short film. I loved the easter eggs, but at the time did not realise they were foreshadowing elements. Crazy plot twist, and amazing cinematography!

    • @zoomoutfilmschannel
      @zoomoutfilmschannel Před 8 lety +42

      Rod Blackhurst Am i the only one who noticed the creepy guy following her?

  • @donnash5813
    @donnash5813 Před 6 lety +38

    I thought it was perfect. I loved transition car ride from the city to wilderness. It slowly relaxed me to make the ending jump.

    • @rodblackhurst
      @rodblackhurst  Před 6 lety +1

      You are very welcome. Thank you for watching and commenting.

  • @kartikey4you
    @kartikey4you Před 7 měsíci +2

    Hi Rod I first watch this masterpiece in 2016 and still come back here whenever I want to refresh myself with a short film.
    I am a cinematographer and the work in this film has been my inspiration in many of my projects.
    Cheers to you and team for this fantastic work which is perfect in all of its aspects!

    • @rodblackhurst
      @rodblackhurst  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Thank you kindly. Really appreciate it.

  • @christ4u2now
    @christ4u2now Před 5 lety +8

    I'm sad to say it, but this is a dangerous world we are living in. We have all kind of sick people around us. A girl should never go camping alone, as she did in this video. You should always have a friend with you, this apply for men also, but especially for a young woman as she was.

  • @shamar4382
    @shamar4382 Před 8 lety +151

    who scared at 0:58 :D

  • @lenar3564
    @lenar3564 Před 7 lety +98

    Before the horror part I was thinking: This is my life, exactly like this; I don't speak to anyone during the week and than I go hiking during the weekend to have a rest from the noisy polluted city.

  • @joelee5875
    @joelee5875 Před 3 lety +1

    I've watched this film at least 10 times which is probably why it pops up in my feed, I find this a very well made and completely watchable film, and I can't put my finger on why but I'm usually in the mood to rewatch it. Kudos to Rod Blackhurst.

  • @kianafsah
    @kianafsah Před 6 lety +8

    This Film is Amazing.
    It created a felling that you are been followed since she began to hike and the whole time I thought that it is just imagine but then at the last seconds it was actually true and the shots were absoluteley breathtaking.
    For me this is a 10/10 Movie.

    • @rodblackhurst
      @rodblackhurst  Před 6 lety +1

      Thank you so much for the kind words and for taking the time to reply!

  • @nnettev3802
    @nnettev3802 Před 9 lety +11

    Breathtaking short film, very beautiful and 100% worth warching

  • @ChristopherSchmidtcrs
    @ChristopherSchmidtcrs Před 8 lety +15

    Another piece, though this one isn't sci-fi: A dramatic story which holds the suspense until the very end. (I kept trying to figure out where the twist was going to come from; this was great.)
    The cinematography in this piece was terrific: super high quality throughout. Finding pieces like this really bring home the fact that long term, creation of high quality films is going to come from independent creators on places like CZcams.
    Well done to the film's creators.

    • @rodblackhurst
      @rodblackhurst  Před 8 lety

      +Christopher Schmidt Thank you so much for those kind words.

  • @blackforestalbra7250
    @blackforestalbra7250 Před 6 lety +6

    She lives in a bleak environment. Small wonder that she wants to break out. She experiences absolut loneliness there in the wilderness, but it seems to be a way more satisfing loneliness compared to the one people have to deal with in big cities. Well done.

  • @UnratedAwesomeness
    @UnratedAwesomeness Před 6 lety +8

    I think the most genius part in the film was when you put the attention on the guy in the train station using leading lines even though he was incredibly out of focus

  • @migol1984
    @migol1984 Před 7 lety +72

    it's a cool little film with a sweet twist. i think this could have been shorter, eliminating some of the slow moments of her wandering, spacing out. this could also work as an opening to a feature suspense/thriller.

    • @KutWrite
      @KutWrite Před 7 lety +30

      I liked those moments. They let us know her and the oppressiveness of her job and the city. Why she wanted to go camping and what it meant. It got me to like her, too.
      All the sights, too, indicated her solitude, she thought. I enjoyed 'em myself.
      The slow pace, to me, added to the punch at the end.

    • @scattjax3908
      @scattjax3908 Před 6 lety

      It's so cool when people disagree about a film & tell someone they're stupid.

    • @scattjax3908
      @scattjax3908 Před 6 lety

      Then I'm glad there's no disagreement.
      It's good you're around to tell us which comments are stupid or intelligent.

    • @scattjax3908
      @scattjax3908 Před 6 lety

      Why would I do that when you’ve clearly proven your thoughts are more intelligent?

    • @TheTruthKiwi
      @TheTruthKiwi Před 6 lety

      You need a bit of time for character development and I think this was about right

  • @brentkozak7025
    @brentkozak7025 Před 6 lety +3

    ...the blurry blonde guy in the subway took the picture! Great art, loved it.

  • @Boss_Man00
    @Boss_Man00 Před rokem +1

    I always catch small things in shows and movies that were forgotten or left out but it’s nice to someone pay attention to the small details. This should become an actual movie , I would’ve loved for it to be longer

  • @FairfaxHigh24
    @FairfaxHigh24 Před 6 lety +93

    How could anyone dislike this? Even if you don't completely understand the story, the cinematic techniques are beautiful and should appreciated. Great job my friend. Hope to make something like this one day

    • @rodblackhurst
      @rodblackhurst  Před 6 lety

      Thank you for the kind words.

    • @taylatsiaousis2213
      @taylatsiaousis2213 Před 5 lety +1

      this was a true story i wouldn't want to recreate it :| id wet myself lol i liked it though even though it felt like a dagger went through my heart and like someone with a knife was about to walk in my room

    • @marchingflute5181
      @marchingflute5181 Před 5 lety

      Weeeeell. Some people could also have disliked it satirically... who knows. Humans are weird creatures.

    • @leslassiter6378
      @leslassiter6378 Před 5 lety +1

      Are you kidding? This was not only the stupidest thing I ever saw, it was also incredibly boring.

    • @MobileFilmmaking
      @MobileFilmmaking Před 4 lety

      You are correct with the cinematography being beautiful... I just found it a little boring. I think the same story could have been told in less time.

  • @TheWriterWalker
    @TheWriterWalker Před 7 lety +26

    Whoa! The ending!

  • @geralynpinto5971
    @geralynpinto5971 Před 4 lety +5

    This is absolutely subtle and brilliant: none of those slightly childish devices used for shock effect; stunning photography; and a very talented young actress.

  • @lastselfie6760
    @lastselfie6760 Před 5 lety +8

    Rob, this was a brilliantly done movie. I was wondering when it was going to get thrilling, then WHAM BAM!!!
    Thank you for sharing your work with us!

  • @GigiCopeland
    @GigiCopeland Před 8 lety +39

    The cinematography is brilliant, and the tracking shots were beautiful. I absolutely love the locations you picked, so pretty! I can't start to imagine how long it must've took to make.

    • @rodblackhurst
      @rodblackhurst  Před 8 lety +1

      +Gigi Copeland Thank you for the kind words! Share the film with your friends?! :-)

    • @GigiCopeland
      @GigiCopeland Před 8 lety

      I already did :D

    • @rodblackhurst
      @rodblackhurst  Před 8 lety

      +Gigi Copeland Well thank you then!

    • @pugernoufer
      @pugernoufer Před 8 lety

      You have to make more of these!!! I'm sending this to all my friends!!!

  • @sarahkristen333
    @sarahkristen333 Před 6 lety +271

    I think it was that one guy at the train stop cause he was watching her a lot like wtf

    • @andytanyaolson6
      @andytanyaolson6 Před 6 lety +21

      Stephen Buffa I noticed the same thing...I wondered if it was the same person from the subway...seemed to be watching, following, and hiding...kept wondering if he was going to show up in the wooded area. Lovely scenery though.

    • @novaldi3028
      @novaldi3028 Před 6 lety +9

      It can be like that, it can be like this, but thats the point of this short movie,give us a dying feel to see more

    • @TheTruthKiwi
      @TheTruthKiwi Před 6 lety +2

      Yeah I noticed both those guys and thought the theme of the short might be about an attractive woman getting away from being hit on/objectified all the time, and work of course. Turns out it was a full on stalker!

    • @martinblumrich8296
      @martinblumrich8296 Před 6 lety +3

      From two diverse racial backgrounds? Are we talking about the same two guys?

    • @bobgomescruz9572
      @bobgomescruz9572 Před 6 lety +2

      Life according to Sara...if a guy look at you is not because you are attractive is because he is a perv... stupid bitch the moral of the history is that you are not alone. besides who said it was a guy who took the pictures?I mean girls got opposite thumbs right.

  • @janetdeloach4712
    @janetdeloach4712 Před 5 lety +2

    Brilliantly done. This is why I won't even walk in the woods behind my house. Beautiful made film.

  • @lynettenasseri753
    @lynettenasseri753 Před 4 měsíci +1

    A movie that grabs the viewer from the very beginning and leaves them wanting more. Very well done!

  • @kopotty
    @kopotty Před 8 lety +104

    Personally i felt the ending made a mess of the rest of the film. I didn't have any suspense building in my mind so when it came out of nowhere at the end it felt out of place. But that's just my view and other than that it was a really wonderful film which i thoroughly enjoyed. Thankyou.

    • @someone20ify
      @someone20ify Před 7 lety +27

      Jonny Strutt you didn't see a stalker following her?

    • @mayelkholy6926
      @mayelkholy6926 Před 6 lety

      Electrohin ya and there was a bit of suspense after she went to sleep in showed the night sky and idk but personally that part felt very suspenseful to me

  • @maxdoubt5219
    @maxdoubt5219 Před 8 lety +6

    Freaky ending. Perfectly freaky. It was a warning from the Sasquatches to stay out of their woods!

    • @rodblackhurst
      @rodblackhurst  Před 8 lety +1

      +Deacon Verter Thank you for watching our film!

  • @mugulakikawa
    @mugulakikawa Před 6 lety +4

    It must be that guy that was following her around. Totally loved it. It leads you into a maze. Makes you wonder, what's coming next. Your use of sound is superb. She talks at the right moment. 😊👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

  • @lilithia23
    @lilithia23 Před 5 lety +1

    This is perfect! I kinda saw myself in her. The social standards that is pushed onto us, to "join in" and socialise but the need for space to breath, away from the head noise and pressures. I loved her fearless, adventurous spirit(camping alone) and her obvious love of nature. The ending got me. 👌 Those two weird guys though? 🤔

  • @maddie8728
    @maddie8728 Před 7 lety +7

    adirondacks, the most beautiful place on earth. amazing to see my home represented.

  • @Jaromellz
    @Jaromellz Před 6 lety +82

    I've been watching a lot of shorts in preparation for shooting my own. This was the best one I've seen so far. Very well done.

    • @alexandresalguero3428
      @alexandresalguero3428 Před 5 lety

      muito bom, poste por aqui quando estiver pronto!

    • @leslassiter6378
      @leslassiter6378 Před 5 lety +2

      You haven't seen much, have you?

    • @MobileFilmmaking
      @MobileFilmmaking Před 4 lety +3

      I've been doing the same. While the cinematography and color grading are on point... the story is a little light for me. I mean.. I get it.. but I just think it could have been told with the same impact in a shorter amount of time.

    • @thehowto_455
      @thehowto_455 Před 3 lety

      Did you upload the video I wanna see

    • @Jaromellz
      @Jaromellz Před 3 lety

      @@leslassiter6378 Just barely seeing your comment. Do you have recommendations?

  • @hcutter
    @hcutter Před 2 lety

    The ending not withstanding, some times not only you need a break from people but from everyday life. The smile on her face that she found peace says it all. Too bad that all was ruined.

  • @cjrddic3548
    @cjrddic3548 Před rokem +3

    Wow ! Enjoyed this short film. This is what you call real talent

  • @itssmmae9594
    @itssmmae9594 Před 6 lety +7

    I love the timing of the ending, that moment when she's just staring at the photo before in such peace and then she looks at the next one and the pure horror on her face, it's just so well done

  • @anniebodyhome1999
    @anniebodyhome1999 Před 7 lety +25

    I have chills. I was not expecting that at all, and it completely threw me off. Well done!

  • @parassharma856
    @parassharma856 Před 4 lety +2

    She is not alone. A camera man is always with her.. 😇😜

  • @soul832006
    @soul832006 Před 5 lety +8

    No matter how experienced and familiar with the environment, it's not that safe to go hiking alone with all the weirdos out there these days...
    I noticed the guy that kept following or stalking her on her daily commute.

    • @soul832006
      @soul832006 Před 5 lety

      @Steve/Beth I beg to differ as there are instances of psychopaths that kill their victims by hunting them in the forest. Here in Australia we had a serial killer who went around hacking people to bits around a famous forest. Look up Balangalow State Forest.

    • @badtiger7471
      @badtiger7471 Před 5 lety

      Matt NA was that the same guy? It looked like two different guys. But yeah she was definitely stalked. I’m from NZ so the wilderness is fine only hyperthermia can get you, I would not go camping in Australia unless I knew what I was doing even the damn ants can kill you, not to mention pissing off a male kangaroo. And I have heard how NYC ain’t no joke either, in a way y’all both right

    • @troyfunk5578
      @troyfunk5578 Před 4 lety

      @@badtiger7471 if you look at the credits you find out that it IS two different guys: Subway Man and Street Man. Could have been either, or even both of them.

  • @thewalkingoriginal3478
    @thewalkingoriginal3478 Před 7 lety +3

    I think this is actually pretty brilliant! Despite what some may refer to it as boring due to the lack of excitement/suspense until the very end, I think the ending was a huge twist because up until then the film provided us with a peaceful sensation. Showing us green imagery of the environment and providing us with overall peacefulness and even dragging out the film long enough so we can get into that peaceful "vibe", until it so suddenly rips that away from us by showing a picture of the woman which someone else must have taken is the perfect way to send shivers down your spine.

  • @04bestie
    @04bestie Před 6 lety +4

    "Wow that picture is gorgeous... O.O... Oh my god" *end credits* Woooooww, well done

  • @AnnexF
    @AnnexF Před 3 lety +4

    I keep coming back to this short. Amazingly told! Without words I could feel what she was going through the whole time.

    • @rodblackhurst
      @rodblackhurst  Před 3 lety +1

      So glad you felt that. That was our intention.

    • @AnnexF
      @AnnexF Před 3 lety +1

      @@rodblackhurst The shot selections were incredible! The ending well executed. I find inspiration in your work. Awesome job!

  • @ziggyschumann5284
    @ziggyschumann5284 Před 5 lety +20

    I've only watched 6.33 min. so far, but I can say one thing for sure ; Hiking alone is Never a good idea !

    • @MobileFilmmaking
      @MobileFilmmaking Před 4 lety

      right!!!

    • @sempergumby3929
      @sempergumby3929 Před 4 lety +3

      @@MobileFilmmaking some places (too close to cities) are a bit sketchy, but real wilderness in the US is actually extremely safe unless you take an entitlement mentality out with you. A few old boyscount principles and a person is good-to-go.
      In reality, real bad guys tend to be lazy. Unless the campsite is too short walking distance from a road, perps basically just don't go out there. Mosquitos pose the real common threat.

  • @carolinekv
    @carolinekv Před 8 lety +41

    I saw that ending coming from a mile away because I remember reading a creepypasta about it. It was still well done though.

    • @weiyao8841
      @weiyao8841 Před 7 lety +6

      what is the name of this creepypasta

    • @d.1565
      @d.1565 Před 6 lety

      invisible dude takes picture of clueless sleeping girl

  • @southridgeapartments62
    @southridgeapartments62 Před 7 lety +11

    You're never alone.

  • @PhotoshopTutorialsPS101
    @PhotoshopTutorialsPS101 Před 6 lety +19

    Awesome! nice and creepy ending, did not see that coming at all!!!

  • @JM-us3fr
    @JM-us3fr Před 6 lety +1

    How the stalker somehow unzipped the tent, found her camera, wind it multiples times, take several photos of her with the flash on, return it inconspicuously, and rezip the tent all without waking her is kind of impressive.

  • @garrickpagel3815
    @garrickpagel3815 Před 8 lety +12

    So when they say based on a true story, did some girl actually find a photo like that after camping or did they just add that for the gees?

  • @rapgoddess2756
    @rapgoddess2756 Před 5 lety +3

    Someone had followed her to the woods. That's one thing for sure. Nice movie upload.

  • @mysterylovescompany2657
    @mysterylovescompany2657 Před 5 lety +1

    Watching someone just randomly decide to pick up and head into the wilderness alone for a couple of days *without telling anyone definitely were they were going* legit gave me anxiety.
    Like O NO BABY WHAT IS YOU DOING

  • @sheribalsoma9778
    @sheribalsoma9778 Před 2 lety +1

    Dear Rod Blackhurst
    BRILLIANT
    Much Love to you
    ❤️🌎❤️🌎❤️🌎🇺🇸

  • @pf4773
    @pf4773 Před 3 lety +3

    Rod, you should be so proud of this film. Wow! Over a million views! Richly deserved. You did so many things right in this film, but everything stems from an intelligent screen play and concept. This film is such a model for how to make a short feature! You must have agonized over the ending (or maybe not :) ). So professionally filmed!!!

  • @myttype
    @myttype Před 5 lety +4

    half way through i was like how is this a thriller? so keep warching til the very end ppl

  • @RealWolfmanDan
    @RealWolfmanDan Před 6 lety +2

    Mixed feelings, the music and something about the way it was filmed made me expect a twist of some sort I kept expecting something to happen to get, our someone to be in the pictures she was taking, the twist included is genuinely creepy. The rest of the film is stunning, particularly the camping scenes. The transition from night to day in the woods was jarring, I was just wrapping my mind around all the scenery, associating her escape from the city, Contemplating the darkness etc. when it suddenly went white, taking me out of the moment. Overall, I enjoyed it

  • @jayvora3237
    @jayvora3237 Před 6 lety

    I guess it beautifully portrays the message of fear of being watched/judged everything we do in life. Have you guys notice how many times we have stress lines on his forehead in a day from waking up,driving until we sleep in bed. We always have this subconscious level of what if others are watching and thinking about me or am I over analyzing ?

  • @jeremymoon1
    @jeremymoon1 Před rokem +4

    Rose Hemingway she was really good in the short film

  • @heydebee
    @heydebee Před 7 lety +57

    After being shocked with the ending, i rewatched it to see if I could find the easter eggs. Guess I'm not that smart, though :( could only see the train and the road crossing moments.

    • @rodblackhurst
      @rodblackhurst  Před 7 lety +7

      Thanks for watching!

    • @dearkis1927
      @dearkis1927 Před 3 lety +5

      @Bill Blass the man from background in train concourse and the standing man in walkway

    • @johndraye5790
      @johndraye5790 Před 3 lety +1

      @ 8:37 , you hear the 'Easter Egg' ~ the Sasquatch who took the extra snaps . . . .
      So mischievous , those Heidi-Men

  • @chloefox9835
    @chloefox9835 Před 5 lety

    That relatable moment when your disposable camera takes museum worthy photos lol

  • @atalayo3o0o
    @atalayo3o0o Před 6 lety +1

    There is a feeling created as if the audience could have been taken the shot for that photo... because, we are the ones watching and "following" her all through the days without her realizing. We are the stalkers, we are bad...

  • @BoFries
    @BoFries Před 7 lety +8

    It really make you curious in what happens next.

  • @edtomorrow
    @edtomorrow Před 6 lety +9

    I liked this very much. Great photography and I love the contrasts of city and country side. It's the kind of content I'd strive to make.

    • @rodblackhurst
      @rodblackhurst  Před 6 lety +1

      Thank you so much for the kind words. I've never made content though, I'm a film director!

  • @NFSDieHard
    @NFSDieHard Před 5 lety +6

    I hear the foot walking in the water before she dive into the lake. From there onwards I got thinking like some one is there with her. Holy shit at the end scene instantly remembered the water foot steps sounds

  • @theformalsid
    @theformalsid Před měsícem

    Rose character holding skills 🧡🧡🧡 top notch 🔝👌🏼

  • @crystalelizabeth369
    @crystalelizabeth369 Před 7 lety +5

    Anyone else notice the creepy man in a few scenes? I kept wondering how she never noticed him, great work though!

  • @rayvelez3851
    @rayvelez3851 Před 6 lety +4

    Truly creepy when alone time turns out to be something else, limited only by your imagination of what may have happened.

  • @ragnard5668
    @ragnard5668 Před 5 lety

    Great job on this film. I first watched it several years back and loved it. Since then the story keeps popping into my head. It haunts me and I have to come back and re-watch it, again and again.

  • @DustWarden
    @DustWarden Před 6 lety +4

    Good from start to finish - subtle, just subtle enough...

  • @jypsih8522
    @jypsih8522 Před 6 lety +4

    Loved the shocking ending! Beautiful location too!

    • @rodblackhurst
      @rodblackhurst  Před 6 lety +1

      Thank you so much. We filmed in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York.

  • @prasannas6986
    @prasannas6986 Před 6 lety +46

    Can anyone please tell the place where she camped? The place is awesome with mountains, river, valley. Very peaceful and wonderful!

    • @rodblackhurst
      @rodblackhurst  Před 6 lety +36

      We shot this in the Adirondack mountains of upstate New York - Ausable/Keene Valley.

    • @muslima864
      @muslima864 Před 5 lety +3

      Yeah Adirondack Mountains near Albany my hometown. The scenery are breathtaking

    • @11calman
      @11calman Před 5 lety +1

      I don't think so Rod Blackhurst, looks more like,, filmed in New Zealand's South Island,,,, nice movie clip mate

    • @paulm.gilbert1096
      @paulm.gilbert1096 Před 5 lety +4

      @@11calman The man knows were he shot the movie. I've been in the Adirondack Mountains and this place look's just like the mountains of upper New York State. Plus the lady also names the place she is going to, which happens to be the keene Valley, check it out on Google mate.

    • @11calman
      @11calman Před 5 lety

      @@paulm.gilbert1096 Hi P.M.G, Mate, I have to tell you, that us Kiwis, know quite a bit about the world & world events< I guess in your travels to the Adirondack's, you would have met people like, Shania Twain, (who has property in NZ, or maybe Kevin Bacon, Bruce Springsteen, .
      But I do say that the film Clip looks a lot like New Zealand's south Island,,,, But you my friend might have to google it to know where NZ is on the map,,,,,,,,,, But nice film clip

  • @shootsmedia4008
    @shootsmedia4008 Před 6 lety

    This is fantastic. A true testament to how a filmmaker can move along the plot simply by creating cinematic moments that build to a crescendo. Beautiful, chilling story!

    • @gemstar7286
      @gemstar7286 Před 2 lety

      Took a while to get to the creepy bit though i thought .

  • @johnjohnmikell2879
    @johnjohnmikell2879 Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks for the post, that would have sent me packing! Totally Unexpected!

  • @jdpalm1981
    @jdpalm1981 Před 5 lety +3

    I’m not halfway through, and I’m like, “You’re a woman going in the woods alone! Where’s your gun!?!?!?”