Many shorts produced in 2022 were influenced by the post-pandemic return to physical sets, often utilizing small casts and single locations to maintain safety protocols while exploring intimate narratives.
An award-winning short focusing on the lesbian experience through a more poetic lens.
Analyze how the film subverts or reinforces traditional tropes of the "casting couch."
Discuss the use of close-ups to capture the "impromptu" nature of the acting.
In the landscape of 2022 independent cinema, "impromptu" and "casting" themed shorts often explore the of the audition room. These films typically use a minimalist setting to focus on the tension between a director and an actor.
