Memorable Short from 2012: Foolishly Seeking True Love
Directed by: Jarrett Lee Conaway
To be honest I don’t remember when I first saw this. It was most likely 2011 but oh well. This is a great combination of sleek storytelling and style. From the opening shot, as we slowly move back from our hero and through the tambourine, you know that you are about to see something special. It has an air of fantasy, fairy tale, and foolishness which is never overplayed. The filmmakers don’t go for the joke but rather allow the moments to play out naturally and treat the wistful improbability of the situation earnestly. It’s really quite funny and sweet and just the thing for the pre-valentines day blues.
Sometimes a Good Notion 