Paperman (2012)
Over the summer I took a Principles of Short Form writing class with a wonderful instructor named Tim Boxell. Over the course of seven weeks we watched various short films that were based on narrative storytelling. The films ranged from thirty seconds to twenty-five minutes long, but the purpose of the class was to learn how much information you can present to a viewer in a designated time frame.
The following film was and continues to be my favorite short film from this summer. I’m drawn to this film for various reasons; it’s a love story, it incorporates a bit magic, it’s in black and white, and because the main character reminds me of my little brother.
From the moment I saw that string bean of a man on screen, I immediately thought of my little brother, Adrian, and I can’t help but smile each time I watch it.
The Adrian Check List:
-String Bean Body
-Dark Hair
-Bold Eyebrows
-Big Brown Puppy Dog Eyes
-Awkward Body Language
-Dorky Smile
-Determination
All the character is missing are Adrian’s signature Harry Potter glasses from when he was young.
Director: John Kahrs
Music: Christopher Beck
I hope that you enjoy this cute romance as much as I did.
Alicia M. Blair