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The Clearing

Director: Jack Gastelbondo/Producer: Mark Diestler

In a city where the government censors its citizens from within via implanted microchips, Wyatt finds an old photograph from his late wife with a message he cannot read; now he must decide how far to go in order to understand it.

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27 comments on “The Clearing”
Jason -- March 16th, 2009 at 3:24 pm

Love this short! The story theme was well thought out. Lighting was great and really added to the overall film. Great job!

Marie -- March 16th, 2009 at 6:23 pm

This is an extremely thought-provoking film.

mark -- March 16th, 2009 at 6:29 pm

I thought it was smart and well put together.The pace of the film matched the story nicely. Good job.

Sam -- March 16th, 2009 at 9:44 pm

This short film keeps you wanting more! Perhaps a whole series should come out of this! There is definetely a lot of talent waiting to be discovered! Kudos to the Clearing!

Carmen -- March 17th, 2009 at 5:32 am

This film is just EXCELLENT!!! I love the theme.

Kelly -- March 17th, 2009 at 7:46 am

Awesome film! Can’t wait to see more……

bill -- March 17th, 2009 at 11:01 am

Great Short Film show me more

Ashley -- March 17th, 2009 at 12:58 pm

Powerfull and captivating! Once you start watching,
all thinking stops; adrenalin pumping, pure unadulterated thrill without the superficiality of Holywood!

teresa -- March 17th, 2009 at 4:04 pm

Very impressed with the film1!

Mari -- March 17th, 2009 at 4:35 pm

Truly enjoyed this film! Great cinematography, sound effects, and suspense. It certainly captivates the audience.

edgardosanchez -- March 17th, 2009 at 6:30 pm

I LOVE THIS SHORT. GREATJOB.

Michael M. -- March 17th, 2009 at 10:00 pm

Great job man!!! Congratulations!

H. Diaz -- March 18th, 2009 at 1:06 pm

Very good.

Rebecca -- March 18th, 2009 at 2:55 pm

LOVE, love love it! Also found the lighting to be extremely beautiful.

Timothy Brown -- March 18th, 2009 at 9:43 pm

This was excellent. The Red looks worth the cost, but like any camera really shines with good lighting. Great action/reaction editing pacing hooked me kept my attention.

Jonathan Pokay -- March 19th, 2009 at 9:23 am

Astounding & riveting, this short blew me away. This deserves to win. :)

John & France -- March 19th, 2009 at 10:32 am

Great Job!!!!

Janeth Nadjar -- March 19th, 2009 at 2:07 pm

excellent job , I’m very impressed …GOOD LUCK

Mayda Nahhas -- March 19th, 2009 at 4:02 pm

Loved it, and CONGRATULATIONS ON THE WIN!!!

josh -- March 19th, 2009 at 4:37 pm

Easily the best. Most complete story. Best cinematography. Best acting.

Allyssa K. -- March 19th, 2009 at 4:50 pm

Yay! Congrats on the win! Your film was my favorite.

Mike Muvdi -- March 20th, 2009 at 12:04 am

CONGRATSSSS COUSIN!!! :D De parte de todos en Colombia!

Max -- March 20th, 2009 at 4:07 am

Yea, thats myfavorite…

Geini Albert -- March 20th, 2009 at 9:41 am

Congratulations!!!! Great Job!!!!!!

barbara -- March 21st, 2009 at 9:33 am

I vote for this one. very well done.

Marina :) -- March 21st, 2009 at 12:19 pm

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I pray this opens many professional doors!!! Wonderful film!!!

M J -- March 27th, 2009 at 10:56 pm

Great photography!

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