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Taking Stock is a short film that presents a filmmaker's reflections on his unsuccessful attempts to create profitable stock footage. The narrative captures the absurdity and humor found in the mundane aspects of being a self-employed freelancer. The filmmaker's internal struggles are depicted through a series of comedic and relatable scenarios that highlight the challenges of working in isolation.
The film runs for 5 minutes and uses a variety of visual metaphors, including fish, stones, and frogs, to convey the filmmaker's mental state. These elements serve to illustrate the often humorous yet frustrating experience of trying to make a living in a competitive industry while grappling with self-doubt and creative block.
Why Watch
- •See a unique take on freelance life.
- •Find out how humor can emerge from failure.
- •Meet a filmmaker facing creative block.
Did You Know
•The film was released in 2017 and has a duration of 5 minutes.
•The filmmaker's attempts at stock footage were unsuccessful.
•The film features visual metaphors including fish, stones, and frogs.
Perfect For
FreelancersShort film enthusiastsComedy lovers