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| Brainstorming |
| A character. A line of dialogue. A prop. And a genre. Once again, OfficeRocker Productions is participating in the annual 48 Hour Film Project. As the team members share ideas - good and bad - one seems to take shape. The question is - is it a movie? Or a movie about making a movie? One thing is for sure - it is Brainstorming. |
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| Crossing the Line |
| What goes around comes around. A taste of your own medicine. Two wrongs don't make a right. Junk in the trunk. All of these can be applied to Crossing the Line, in which our main character, perturbed by the rudeness and sloppy parking job of another, sets out to teach a lesson, only to have it backfire with disastrously hilarious results. Armed with few resources, he struggles to free himself from the bed that he has made. Keep this film in mind the next time you think about crossing the line. This film was shot for the Kino Louisville 48 Hour Film Kabaret, October 19-21, 2007. The secret ingredient was "Parking Lot." Trailer |
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| Find Vanessa Turpentine |
| ONE actress missing for THREE years. TWO detectives interviewing ONE suspect. It all adds up to a mystery that will leave you gobsmacked. See what surprising discovery is made in the effort to Find Vanessa Turpentine. |
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| In the Dark |
| A talk show host desperate to save his show. An author desperate to save his career. An innocent stagehand caught in the middle. Will their plan end in success or leave everyone in the dark? |
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| The Big Number One |
| When councilman Jack Olsen returns home to find his home invaded by a disgruntled citizen, can the smooth talking politician diffuse the situation? Will a loaded gun and a refill of sweet tea be enough motivation to fulfill the intruder's bizarre demand? This suspenseful, political musical will have you tapping your toes all the way to the restroom. Trailer Bloopers Behind the Scenes |
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| Step Daughter |
| Dr. Ryan Addington is wrapping up another day at the office when he receives a visit from an unexpected, but familiar, patient. The seemingly normal conversation quickly escalates into a confrontation of denial, blame and terror. Will this session bring closure to a haunting issue or are there more steps to be taken? |
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| Twist Ending |
| The Fredrickson's marriage has become stuck in a rut. A dark presence is lurking in more ways than one. Excitement finds them one stormy night as they are jolted out of their routine and into action. Quick on their feet, they emerge victorious and find themselves back in their groove. Twist Ending will have you on the edge of your seat and up on your feet! |
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| la Salle de Jeux |
| Two tortured souls spend a leisurely afternoon lamenting life, cheese and their mere existence unaware of the imminent danger of their predicament. This film was shot for the 48HourFilm.com competition, August 6-8, 2010. Each film in the competition had to include a prop (a photo of mom), a line of dialog ("What's that smell?") and a character (Michael or Maggie Charles, Scientist). In addition, each team picked a film genre from a hat. We originally drew "Silent Film." However, we drew the same genre back in 2006 and didn't want to go that route again. So we traded it in for a "wildcard" genre and drew "Foreign Film." Trailer |
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| In a Mood |
| Our first attempt at a 'one minute movie' ended up being 90 seconds, but what a fun 90 seconds it is. Join us as we take a peek at the interactions of this 'typical' married couple. It's husband versus wife in this comedy that is sure to put you in a mood! |
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| Lettuce Break Bread |
| Norman Baylor is back. This time his friend, Rusty Manslick, and his girlfriend Marie have arranged a blind date for Norman with Marie's friend and coworker, Justine. Plans have been made for a romantic double date dinner. Norman wants nothing more than for this evening to be perfect, yet it's his own "slip of the tongue" that sends the night spiraling into hilarious awkwardness. Before long, Rusty, Marie and Justine are all wondering if Norman has completely lost it or if he's in fact quite the catch. Lettuce Break Bread is a delicious comedy worth sinking your teeth into. We did this short for the Kino Louisville 48 Hour Film Kabaret, June 13-15, 2008. The secret ingredient was "Distraction." IMDB Page Facebook Page |
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| Game Night |
| This film was shot for the 48HourFilm.com competition, August 5-7, 2011. Each film in the competition had to include a prop (a passport ), a line of dialog ("I'm still waiting for your answer.") and a character (Eric or Erin Roddy, Photographer). In addition, each team picked a film genre from a hat. We drew "Comedy." |
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| Beyond the Music |
| Beyond the Music takes you where no other show dares to go - behind the scenes in the flashy world of rock and roll. This February 2006 edition features the Narcoleptics, a band whose members' shared sleep disorder not only brought them together, but also proved pivotal throughout their entire career. Through flashbacks and interviews, their story is chronicled here - from their rise to fame to the tragedy that altered their course and their struggle to regroup. It's all here on Beyond The Music - The Narcoleptics. We did this short for the Kino Louisville 48 Hour Film Kabaret, February 9-11, 2006. The secret ingredient was "Parody." We used a Panasonic DVX100a. IMDB Page Facebook Page Bloopers Meet the Narcoleptics |
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| Two Whoops and a Holler |
| A cowgirl is struggling to keep things together for her and her son and a stressed business man finds an escape from his hectic lifestyle in the most unusual way. Worlds collide in this modern day western. |
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| Snap, Crackle, Pop! |
| It's Halloween time which means the annual neighborhood rivalry over big candy bars and fancy yard signs is in full "swing." When the friendly confrontation quickly escalates - the candy starts flying. Will calmer heads prevail? You're in for a real treat with Snap, Crackle, Pop! |
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| Theater Etiquette |
| Tired of spending your hard-earned money at the theater only to have your evening ruined by rude and obnoxious movie-goers? Share this short film with your friends and family and help us make movie night a pleasant experience! |
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| Behind the Plate |
| Husband and wife team, Diane and Dylan Zimmerman, are a couple who enjoy working together and playing together. But when troubles at home start to affect their job performance, they decide to make a change. Will this new endeavor be the end to their problems or just the beginning? Too many cooks in the kitchen prove to be the perfect recipe for laughs when you are working Behind the Plate. |
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| Little Seizer |
| Lucy and the guys have been friends for years, but one night a single slice of pizza threatens to ruin it all. Will they handle it as mature adults or will it be every man for himself? Enjoy a slice of laughter as Little Seizer brings on the cheese! |
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| The Case of the Missing Monkey Sock |
| Ice cream, a monkey sock, a grieving widow, a flamboyant personal assistant and a clueless receptionist make for the funniest murder ever. When fashion designer and ice cream lover Alan Roberts turns up dead, everyone's a suspect. Is it the personal assistant who wanted to take over the company? Or the receptionist who hated his job? And what's a monkey sock? It's up to Detective Wardman to solve the mystery in The Case of the Missing Monkey Sock. This film was shot for the 48HourFilm.com competition, July 20-22, 2007. Each film in the competition had to include a prop (Ice Cream), a line of dialog ("See, that's what you get.") and a character (Alan or Alma Roberts, Fashion Designer). In addition, each team picked a film genre from a hat. We picked "Detective/Cop." We used a Panasonic DVX100a. |
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| A Christmas Carl |
| It's Christmas time again. Unfortunately, the commercialism, overspending and never-ending social obligations have drained Carl's holiday spirit over the years. But this year, Carl re-discovers the true meaning of Christmas and has his holiday spirit restored through a conversation with the most unlikely person - himself. Christmas past makes for a wonderful Christmas present in "A Christmas Carl." |
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| A Christmas Carl, Jr. |
| The long awaited sequel to "A Christmas Carl" is here! It's Christmas time again and Carl is back. This time he is concerned about his son, Carl Jr., whose Christmas spirit seems to be in jeopardy. However, a strange encounter seems to save the day - and the future. But who was this mysterious visitor? Find out in "A Christmas Carl, Jr." where the ghost of Christmas future makes a perfect Christmas present. |
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| He Opens a Window |
| In an attempt to spread some Christmas cheer, a trio of friends set out on a caroling adventure. To their surprise, doing something nice for someone proves to be more difficult than they anticipated. But after a quick regroup and assessment of their motivation, they take to the streets again in the hope that when God closes a door, He opens a window. |
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| Finding Christmas |
| T'was a month before Christmas, And the kickoff did begin. With friends and family - and even Uncle Howie - all joining in. There were lights to put up and plenty of lists to make. But something troubled Leslie - a feeling she couldn't shake. Her Christmas spirit missing, she tried to carry on. Going through the motions, but only for so long. And when all seemed lost, no longer she could cope. One last box revealed, a tiny ray of hope. Up from the couch she flew, with a change of heart and mind. "Finding Christmas" - just in the nick of time. |
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| Gotta Light? |
| "Gotta Light?" tells the story of David Mason, whose already dampened Christmas spirit is compounded by a string of bad luck that leaves him stranded on a dark and cold night trying to get to a party he doesn't even want to attend. Or is it luck at all? Faced with the simple question, "gotta light," David embarks on a journey with a homeless man. Along the way, he discovers a renewed sense of appreciation and is reminded of the true meaning of Christmas . . . the night a savior brought a light into the world. |
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| Idaho |
| This film was shot for the 48HourFilm.com competition, July 17-19, 2009. Each film in the competition had to include a prop (3-ring binder), a line of dialog ("Just tell them Joe sent you.") and a character (Bert or Bertha George, a gardener). In addition, each team picked a film genre from a hat. We picked "Superhero." |
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| Seasoned Greetings |
| Join Holly and Ryan as they endure another Christmas morning. They have decorated their home, bought and wrapped presents, prepared breakfast and are awakened early. Yet amidst all the noise and chaos, they somehow find themselves on the receiving end of the joys of Christmas. Don't miss out on these "seasoned" greetings! |
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| In the Present |
| It's Christmas morning and Mom, Dad, Mariel and Jeremy have awakened to find that mysterious gifts have appeared overnight. Not so unusual for Christmastime. However, once unwrapped, each member of the family is reminded of what is truly important by being presented with a gift that is simply theirs to receive. In a world of material madness, it's nice to know that the precious gifts made available to us 2000 years ago are amazingly relevant In The Present. |
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| Issue 1: Breeze Man |
| What do you do when you're a superhero, yet your only power is the ability to emit a gentle breeze? That's the problem faced with Breeze Man who, tired of blowing out birthday candles and being his own leafblower, seeks professional advice. That meeting proves to be a turning point in his pathetic life because he realizes he is on the right path to greatness - literally. On his walk home, he faces his greatest challenge and succeeds, earning his own superhero logo. Thanks Breeze Man! |
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| Kino Blocks |
| This short is a Kino ID. An ID is a kind of commercial for the Louisville Kino group. |
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| Kino Invasion |
| This short is a Kino ID. An ID is a kind of commercial for the Louisville Kino group. |
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| Left Foot Green |
| A disturbing riddle haunts Norman Baylor's sleep. A round, green object is threatening to reveal Norman's secrets, but what could it be? Aliens? Hula hoops? Is Norman's imagination getting the best of him, or is someone - or something really after him? Will Norman drive his friends crazy in his search for the truth? And how far will he have to go for the answer? One thing's for sure - you'll never think of Twister the same way again. Don't miss Left Foot Green - you'll laugh and cry for what seems to be the longest nine minutes of your life! This was shot for the Kino Louisville Open Screening, September, 2005. The secret ingredient was "Green." We used a Panasonic DVX100a. |
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| Literally |
| Is it possible for a person to get hammered, bombed, tanked, plowed, bent and wiped in a five minute movie? Anything is possible over a wild game of Scrabble. It's a laugh a minute in this cautionary tale about taking things Literally! This film was shot for the Kino Louisville 48 Hour Film Kabaret, May 18-20, 2007. The secret ingredient was "Drunk." |
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| Out of the Box |
| Armed with a hammer and duct tape, Bert is your average guy working on his car. Annoyingly nerdy neighbor Kevin comes to the rescue just as Bert realizes he needs a wrench. The two head to Kevin's basement to search for the tool, but instead end up discovering a magic toolbox. Once awakened, Orpug the toolbox genie appears and agrees to grant his two masters six wishes (that's three apiece). Pandemonium ensues as the two debate world issues, hair and fashion. Finally, Kevin's wish to be Bert's friend comes true, yet is short lived. You never know what to expect from a hard-of-hearing genie freshly "out of the box." This film was shot for the 48HourFilm.com competition, July 18-20, 2008. Each film in the competition had to include a prop (Wrench), a line of dialog (""Bu, what about global warming?") and a character (Kevin or Krista Browning, a runner). In addition, each team picked a film genre from a hat. We picked "Fantasy." |
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| Silent Promise |
| It's the same quiet routine, day after day, for retired detective Nate Wardman. A walk down memory lane that always ends the same way, reliving the events of that fateful day. He and his partner were the first on the scene where a serial arsonist had struck, ending his partner's life and changing his forever. Determined that his partner's death would not be in vain, he makes and delivers his silent promise. This film was shot for the 48HourFilm.com competition, July 21-23, 2006. Each film in the competition had to include a prop (Napkin), a line of dialog ("I promise it won't happen again.") and a character (Nate or Natalie Wardman, Retired Police Officer ). In addition, each team picked a film genre from a hat. We picked "Silent Film." |
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| The Day Norman Baylor Worked from Home |
| An annoying co-worker. An overbearing boss. What could be worse than another day at the office for Norman Baylor? Apparently a day of working from home. Norman thinks he has it made after his boss asks him to experiment with working from home. He gives new meaning to the word multi-tasking as he attempts to get his work done while enjoying the freedoms that working from home provides. All goes according to plan until a nosy neighbor inadvertently "throws" a wrench into the works. A zany cast of characters bring "The Day Norman Baylor Worked from Home" to life. |
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| The African Dasiac |
| Meet Norman Baylor, an ordinary guy who always manages to find himself in the most extraordinary situations. Norman wants his date with his girlfriend to be perfect. So upon advice from his best friend, he sets off in search of an African Daisiac - a rare flower whose mystical qualities seem to guarantee romance. His journey lands him at the local flower shop. Will Norman be successful in his quest, or will an un-amused saleslady and the god of credit card transactions spell disaster? The heart stopping suspense of The African Daisiac will have you on the edge of your seat. This was our first film and was shot for the Kino Louisville 48 Hour Film Kabaret, June 9-11, 2005. The secret ingredient was "Transaction." We used a Panasonic DVX100a. We really had no idea what we were doing at the time! |
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| The Carols |
| Meet The Carols. Your typical family trying to endure the holidays. After a particularly stressful day, Mr. and Mrs. Carol engage in a conversation that quickly turns into a fight - all to the tune of your favorite Christmas carols. But all is well as the true meaning of Christmas prevails in the end. Watch out Jingle Bells, there are some new Carols in town! |
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| Inventive Inventions: The iMute |
| Welcome to another episode of Inventive Inventions. Join host Jack Bilderbeck as he spotlights another amazing discovery. This time, it's the iMute, a device with the power to render any subject mute. Dr. Clayton Barnardt, it's creator and self-proclaimed "scientist" exhibits this cutting edge technology and the studio audience is brought to its feet after a real life demonstration. Silence has never sounded so good. You too will be left speechless after witnessing this episode of Inventive Inventions. If you are a classic science fiction buff you may be familiar with some aspects of this film. We shot this in January, 2006 for no real reason. But I do wish I had one of these things! |
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| The Undoer |
| Strange things are happening in the house of Carol Winchester. Everything she does comes undone. It seems there's an ominous presence lurking around every corner. A raging storm outside only adds to the mystery. It's only a matter of time before Carol comes face to face with the Undoer? |
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| Serving the Lord |
| Everyone has their own definition of serving the Lord. In this short, a hurried father and husband seems to think that the only way to serve the Lord is by going to church. Unfortunately, he's oblivious to the endless parade of opportunities to serve his fellow man that present themselves on his way to "Serve the Lord." You may laugh, but we all may catch a little glimpse of ourselves in this humorous look at how we are all called to Serve the Lord. |
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| The Joe Show Show Episode #6 - "The Really Big Story" |
| Joe tries to decide which of his epic tales he wants to share, while touching on some of his more memorable moments. Facebook Page |
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| The Joe Show Show Episode #5 - "Love Lost" |
| Joe reminisces about past relationships and heartbreaks. Facebook Page |
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| The Joe Show Show Episode #4 - "Hooked" |
| Joe takes Tommy under his wing in order to make him a "master gamesman." Facebook Page |
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| The Joe Show Show Episode #3 - "The Haunted Breakfast" |
| Joe tells a tall tale about eating breakfast on Halloween. Facebook Page |
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| The Joe Show Show Episode #2 - "Growth" |
| Joe discusses a time in his life when he faced doubt and adversity. Facebook Page |
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| The Joe Show Show Episode #1 - "Don't Miss the Call" |
| Joe discusses his story idea which was rejected by the OfficeRocker crew. Facebook Page |
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| Zombie Apocalypse |
| As three friends enjoy an afternoon of NASCAR, a reporter interrupts with news of a possible zombie attack on their peaceful city. The friends dismiss this until an uninvited guest arrives at their doorstep. On the run for their lives, who will survive the Zombie Apocalypse? |
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