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Chloe and Attie are twins. They’re also elderly, and Attie’s health is clearly a problem. What’s unclear, however, is her actual medical condition or when onset occurred, as she’s now bedridden and unresponsive. Chloe takes care of her, however. The two appear to have only each other in their lives. Days are spent in silence. Attie slowly deteriorates in her bed while Chloe fills gaps between bed baths and injections with errands and crossword puzzles. It seems like a sad, quiet life for both.
But Attie isn’t as disabled as she appears. In fact, Attie possesses an extraordinary ability – a deadly ability – and it redefines her relationship with her sister entirely.
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Director Scooter Corkle establishes a slow-burn approach with his short’s quiet creepiness. Dialogue is minimal – a few sentences perforate the silence – and the film swims in pools of blue, which makes its bleak and almost hopeless tone all the more palpable. It’s an effective short, and an even more effective film teaser. Questions about the sisters abound. Who are they? Why does Attie use her ability? How did she obtain it? Who’s a burden to who? Does Chloe care for her out of unconditional love? Or does she care for her out of fear for what Attie might do to her? These questions have answers, but whether or not we ever see them is in doubt right now.
Corkle wants to turn his award-winning short into a full-length feature film, but he needs help to do so – money, to be specific. Joyce and Jacqueline Robbins, Chloe and Attie, respectively, are also behind the campaign. When you pledge a certain amount of money via Kickstarter, you’ll receive an opportunity to actually Skype with the elderly duo… among other opportunities and gifts. It’s all pretty cool, especially when all my grandma wants to do is go to the casino or play cards.
I don’t usually mention any of the numerous films looking for financing, but I thought his short was worthy of a post – you can decide whether or not it’s worthy of your cash.
October 21st is the Kickstarter deadline and roughly $1500 is still needed. Check out the film’s Kickstarter page and keep track of its development on Facebook.